Review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) by Dane M — 05 Jun 2011

A scathing Hollywood satire that earns it stripes as one of cinema's landmark triumphs.

This review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) was written by Dane M on 05 Jun 2011.

Sunset Boulevard has generally received very positive reviews.

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