Review of Hollywoodland (2006) by Danielle P — 12 Dec 2008

Adrien Brody is of course good in this and I found the subject interesting. I really didn't know much about what happened to George Reeves.

This review of Hollywoodland (2006) was written by Danielle P on 12 Dec 2008.

Hollywoodland has generally received mixed reviews.

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