Review of Hollywoodland (2006) by Kieran M — 26 Feb 2008

Somewhat slow but it's nice to see Ben Affleck in a role that challenges him.

This review of Hollywoodland (2006) was written by Kieran M on 26 Feb 2008.

Hollywoodland has generally received mixed reviews.

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The chief frustration of this otherwise well-made, well-acted, well-heeled picture -- a movie classy in its artful modesty, with every detail…

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By Thomas K (624) on 14 Aug 2015

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By Brad S (2,657) on 01 Sep 2016

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By Frances H (1,591) on 09 Mar 2014

Interesting look at how Hollywood works behind the scenes. The three different hypothetical solutions angle was a good concept…

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By Noname (709) 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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This is an overly complicated murder mystery that lacks one thing. A mystery. In the end it's a dull and convoluted mess…

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It is difficult to really sum up my feelings on the film, as I watched it as a biopic of George Reeves, only to find it more of a fictional…

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