Saw this yesterday...

Hollywoodland was one of those films you file under "forgettable". There were some really good parts, but overall, the film in its entirety just wasn't that memorable at all. That's what I got from it anyway.

Diane Lane's character was very good if somewhat one sided with very little character development. Adrien Brody was very good, best part of the movie, in my opinion. Ben Affleck was boring permeated with moments of actual acting. The writing for Lane's and Brody's characters were fast paced and witty...very amusing. Robin Tunney, who played Reeves's fiancee was pigeon-holed as the angry, bitter, bitchy female role, which got really old, really quick. The good writing seemed to end with Lane and Brody. The music was good, fit the tone of the film, I thought.

If you're a fan of Brody's, then go see the film, because he's wonderful. But combined with everything else, I'd say this film would be a good rental.

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