Review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) by Melodie H — 25 Nov 2007

Special... is the only word coming to my mind. But then again it's merely reflecting the essence of the glam-rock scene.

This review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) was written by Melodie H on 25 Nov 2007.

Velvet Goldmine has generally received positive reviews.

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