Review of Hollywoodland (2006) by William K — 12 Mar 2008

The plot was a mess but the acting was great.

This review of Hollywoodland (2006) was written by William K on 12 Mar 2008.

Hollywoodland has generally received mixed reviews.

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Even though Brody works hard -- and he's got those magnificent drooping eyes, which suggest both innocence and a seen-it-all-before weariness…

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By Joey S (579) on 12 May 2013

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By Thomas K (624) on 14 Aug 2015

No, it ultimately doesn't hold together but Affleck gives a terrific performance as George Reeves…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 01 Feb 2014

I'm not fan of Ben Affleck as an actor and think he belongs behind a camera instead (Gone Baby Gone), however, even he managed not screw this…

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By Faisal A (352) on 25 Aug 2013

Interesting, if not very remarkable, examination of the circumstances surrounding George Reaves's mysterious death…

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After watching this last night, I knew this was going to my fave movies no matter what…

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 31 Jul 2014

I think Affleck does a fine job here in a little, underrated film. It's a good story and I enjoy films about Hollywood history…

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It starts off well and with an intriguing premise too, made doubly-so by it being based on real-life events…

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By Giovanni M (788) on 08 Jan 2014

A rather enjoyable film which tries to give a few different opinions on the real life death of Superman George Reeves…

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