Review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) by Silvia B — 08 Feb 2009

"The world is changed because you're made of ivory and gold. The curves of your lips rewrite history." that's the reason why no real person has won my heart yet.

This review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) was written by Silvia B on 08 Feb 2009.

Velvet Goldmine has generally received positive reviews.

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After a most promising beginning, Velvet Goldmine's progress grows increasingly labored, stumbling around the structural roadblocks Haynes…

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By Gordon I (55) on 05 Oct 2013

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