Review of Hollywoodland (2006) by Simon D — 08 Nov 2008

It was decent. Three fantastic actors. I'd watch it again.

This review of Hollywoodland (2006) was written by Simon D on 08 Nov 2008.

Hollywoodland has generally received mixed reviews.

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