Review of Hollywoodland (2006) by Lorenz R — 19 Jun 2013

Feels like another tough guy film gone sour.

This review of Hollywoodland (2006) was written by Lorenz R on 19 Jun 2013.

Hollywoodland has generally received mixed reviews.

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