Review of Hollywoodland (2006) by Jackie M — 21 Jun 2008

Not really that compelling a movie. I must admit that I did feel sorry for George Reeves. It must be rough being a "kept man" and typecast as an actor while living in Hollywood...

This review of Hollywoodland (2006) was written by Jackie M on 21 Jun 2008.

Hollywoodland has generally received mixed reviews.

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Even though Brody works hard -- and he's got those magnificent drooping eyes, which suggest both innocence and a seen-it-all-before weariness…

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Slooooooowww moving, interesting story, but it moves slow with the flashbacks and all…

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Interesting look at how Hollywood works behind the scenes. The three different hypothetical solutions angle was a good concept…

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