Review of Hollywoodland (2006) by Geoff J — 26 Feb 2008

Cool and intelligent, if rather uninvolving, this 50s set thriller has real moments of tenderness. And Diane Lane looking yummy in 50s vintage fashions...

This review of Hollywoodland (2006) was written by Geoff J on 26 Feb 2008.

Hollywoodland has generally received mixed reviews.

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