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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 |
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Nosing Aroundnew
Ben Affleck turns in his career-best work in an otherwise so-so Hollywoodland.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
09-14-2006 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Detective Comicsnew
This showbiz noir investigates the TV Superman's real-life tragedy.
The Village Voice |
J. Hoberman |
09-06-2006 |
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A Worthy Whodunit
Ben Affleck takes a significant stride toward correcting his frat-boy-actor image in an engrossing portrayal of George Reeves.
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A Little Respect
Hollywoodland combines true-life celebrity scandal with an effective morality tale.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
08-31-2006 |
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