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Perils of Famenew

Despite Ben Affleck's surprising star turn, Hollywoodland doesn't sparkle.
Eugene Weekly  |  Molly Templeton  |  09-18-2006  |  Reviews

Nosing Aroundnew

Ben Affleck turns in his career-best work in an otherwise so-so Hollywoodland.
Tucson Weekly  |  Bob Grimm  |  09-14-2006  |  Reviews

An Ultimate Lack of Viewpointnew

Although Hollywoodland stokes the dying embers of uncertainty regarding the 1959 death of George Reeves, TV's Superman, it nevertheless seems that the result should be more provocative and scandalous.
Austin Chronicle  |  Marjorie Baumgarten  |  09-11-2006  |  Reviews

Shooting Stars

Somewhere along the way, this movie lost its original name, Truth, Justice and the American Way, and became Hollywoodland -- that the latter title is even more generic turns out to be entirely appropriate.
Washington City Paper  |  Mark Jenkins  |  09-08-2006  |  Reviews

Man and Supermannew

What makes Hollywoodland work is that it's actually driven by its characters, at least one of which is fictional.
Sacramento News & Review  |  Jonathan Kiefer  |  09-07-2006  |  Reviews

Detective Comicsnew

This showbiz noir investigates the TV Superman's real-life tragedy.
The Village Voice  |  J. Hoberman  |  09-06-2006  |  Reviews

A Worthy Whodunit

Ben Affleck takes a significant stride toward correcting his frat-boy-actor image in an engrossing portrayal of George Reeves.
Maui Time  |  Cole Smithey  |  09-01-2006  |  Reviews

A Little Respect

Hollywoodland combines true-life celebrity scandal with an effective morality tale.
Salt Lake City Weekly  |  Scott Renshaw  |  08-31-2006  |  Reviews

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