Review of Hollywoodland (2006) by Beau J — 14 Mar 2010

Small but compelling enough. Affleck & Hoskins are good, Brody too. Not bad, just not great.

This review of Hollywoodland (2006) was written by Beau J on 14 Mar 2010.

Hollywoodland has generally received mixed reviews.

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