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Trust Weighted
Very Good
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66Trust Points
Wick's Review
Summary - Very Good 3.5
For grown fans of the original Superman TV show, Hollywoodland soothes a longstanding itch. Engagingly acted and well produced, this whodunnit joins the pantheon of high quality Hollywood murder mysteries.
Acting - Great 4.0
Ben Affleck’s understated and self-effacing leading man delivers real charm, while Diane Lane’s glamorous Hollywood princess, Bob Hoskins’ malevolent studio head, and Adrien Brody’s mannered private eye make Hollywoodland an acting tour-de-force.
Male Stars - Great 4.0
Ben Affleck's disappointing career bears some similarity to George Reeves'. Playing Reeves in *Hollywoodland*, Affleck is relaxed, funny and self-deprecating, ironically making this his most enjoyable starring role yet (not especially high praise, admittedly). Bob Hoskins is a treat as the malevolent studio boss and only-in-Hollywood husband. Adrien Brody is sufficiently watchable as the guy who is on screen more than any other.Female Stars - Great 4.0
Diane Lane proves herself a star for all seasons by playing middle-aged in *Hollywoodland*. Not only does she pull it off handily, she demonstrates more than a little courage in doing so, given the youth obsession of the movie business.Female Costars - Great 4.0
Male Costars - Great 4.0
Film - Very Good 3.5
Direction - Very Good 3.5
Dialogue - Very Good 3.5
Music - Very Good 3.5
Visuals - Great 4.0
Edge - Risqué 2.3
Sex Erotic 2.6
Violence Fierce 1.8
Rudeness Profane 2.6
Reality - Glib 1.3
Adrien Brody’s private eye character was a fiction created to observe Reeves’ story, so I had to give Hollywoodland a circoreality score of 2×.