Review of Hollywoodland (2006) by Joel H — 16 Sep 2015

If you know the backstory this is a interesting thriller otherwise you may think it drags in parts.

This review of Hollywoodland (2006) was written by Joel H on 16 Sep 2015.

Hollywoodland has generally received mixed reviews.

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This is an overly complicated murder mystery that lacks one thing. A mystery. In the end it's a dull and convoluted mess…

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By Gary T (2,283) on 13 Jul 2014

Wow......ummmm just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a great movie 2 watch......its got a good cast of actors/actressess…

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Surprisingly, this is not a film noir I expected, instead a study of a Hollywood 'nobody', George Reeves, who try to be 'somebody…

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By Thomas K (624) on 14 Aug 2015

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I love the noir set up that this film has...you can see how it inspired L.A. Noire to some extent…

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 31 Jul 2014

I think Affleck does a fine job here in a little, underrated film. It's a good story and I enjoy films about Hollywood history…

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