Review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) by Cassie H — 22 Mar 2012

Ewan McGregor shines as Curt Wilde and Jonathan Rhys Meyers dazzles the world as Brian Slade. A great flashback to the 60s and 70s. I love it.

This review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) was written by Cassie H on 22 Mar 2012.

Velvet Goldmine has generally received positive reviews.

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