Review of Hollywoodland (2006) by Luke T — 09 Mar 2010

SOlid movie, one of Ben Afflecks better roles.

This review of Hollywoodland (2006) was written by Luke T on 09 Mar 2010.

Hollywoodland has generally received mixed reviews.

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While Coulter and company try gamely to forge two powerful stories, they manage, finally, about one-and-a-half -- which is a lot more than…

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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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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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Lane, perhaps the most underrated actress of those deemed employable in their 40s, wonderfully embodies the mogul's wife…

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By Matt K (1,446) on 14 Mar 2018

The acting was solid, even Ben Affleck. The problem is that it's presented as a noir mystery, but it's based on real 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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By Ilsa L (252) on 18 Jul 2014

Adrien Brody does well as Louis Simo, the detective who is seemingly unaware of his own desperation to make a name for himself by solving the…

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By John A (1,813) on 24 Jun 2014

Crime Drama Which Is Based Around The Real Death Of Superman Actor, George Reeves…

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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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