Review of Hollywoodland (2006) by Joey S — 12 May 2013

Slooooooowww moving, interesting story, but it moves slow with the flashbacks and all. - I need to rewatch to see what I've missed the first time through.

This review of Hollywoodland (2006) was written by Joey S on 12 May 2013.

Hollywoodland has generally received mixed reviews.

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