Review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) by Astrid A — 02 May 2008

This movie is all about fantasy and taking your mind to another world. Love, love, love it! Doesn't hurt that Jonathan Rhys Meyers is hot!

This review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) was written by Astrid A on 02 May 2008.

Velvet Goldmine has generally received positive reviews.

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