Review of Hollywoodland (2006) by Leighton W — 10 Feb 2008

Not bad. Well acted and Afflek is terrific.

This review of Hollywoodland (2006) was written by Leighton W on 10 Feb 2008.

Hollywoodland has generally received mixed reviews.

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