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Private detective Louis Simo is hired by George Reeves' mother, Helen, after he is found dead at his Hollywood Hills home and she is not satisfied with the way the Los Angeles Police Department handled the case. Simo finds that Reeves had an affair with Toni Mannix, the wife of MGM studio executive Eddie Mannix who might hold the key to the truth.
Drama Mystery Thriller - This is a serious, fact-based drama/mystery aimed at adult
moviegoers. This doesn't focus solely on the life and death of TV
Superman George Reeves but also on the investigation into the mystery
surrounding his death. Fans of Ben Affleck may be disappointed by
his fairly limited screen time here.
Adrien Brody KING KONG, THE JACKET, THE VILLAGE, THE PIANIST Diane Lane THE WORLD'S FASTEST INDIAN, MUST LOVE DOGS Ben Affleck SURVIVING CHRISTMAS, JERSEY GIRL, PAYCHECK, GIGLI Bob Hoskins MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS, STAY, UNLEASHED Lois Smith DEAD MAN WALKING, THE PLEDGE Robin Tunney PAPARAZZI, THE IN-LAWS, VERTICAL LIMIT Director:Allen Coulter Feature Film Directorial Debut
PROFANITY: 16 F-words, 10 S-words, 14 GD's, a number of others. SEX/NUDITY: Brief sex and unrelated nudity. VIOLENCE: Hits and bloody shootings. DRUGS/ALCOHOL: Frequent alcohol and tobacco. ACTION: None. COMEDY: A few comic situations.
USA TodayFull Review Above Average Hollywoodland explores an intriguing bit of Hollywood history, and through the strength of its performances keeps us engaged and entertained.
NewsdayFull Review Very Good The juxtaposition seems so cluttered that you may sometimes feel as though you're fighting your way through boxes to get from one plot twist to the next.
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Moviegoer Opinions:
Based on a theater exit polling of 80 moviegoers:
TEENS: There were only a few teen females and they didn't care much for "Hollywoodland."
TWENTYSOMETHINGS: There were only five males. Three liked it and two rated it below average. Only about a third of the females truly enjoyed "Hollywoodland." The rest rated it mostly average with some below average ratings. These are not terrible opinions but they certainly aren't great. Most of you will enjoy "Hollywoodland" but not strongly. This is one you might want to see at a lower priced matinee.
ADULTS: Just a small percentage really enjoyed this movie. A large percentage rated it above average to average, which is OK but not great. Unfortunately, another large percentage rated it below average to terrible. That's definitely not good. For adults I would urge extreme caution. Most of you will probably feel "Hollywoodland" is an OK movie but just OK may not be enough to cover the price of tickets and refreshments. It's up to you.
June 16, 1959. The glamour of Tinseltown permanently fades for actor George Reeves, the heroic Man of Steel on TV’s Adventures of Superman, as the actor dies in his Hollywood Hills home. Felled by a single gunshot wound, Reeves
(Ben Affleck) leaves behind a fiancée – aspiring starlet Leonore Lemmon (Robin Tunney) – and millions of fans who are shocked by his death. But it is his grieving mother, Helen Bessolo (Lois Smith), who will not let the questionable circumstances surrounding his demise go unaddressed. Helen seeks justice, or at least answers. The Los Angeles Police Department closes the case, but Helen hires – for $50 a day – private detective Louis Simo
(Adrien Brody). Simo soon ascertains that the torrid affair Reeves had with Toni Mannix
(Diane Lane), the wife of MGM studio executive Eddie Mannix (Bob Hoskins), might hold the key to the truth.
But truth and justice are not so easily found in Hollywood. Simo pursues dangerous and elusive leads in both high and low places and, in trying to turn up the heat, risks getting burned. The detective also uncovers unexpected connections to his own life as the case turns more personal and he learns more about Reeves himself. Behind the icon was a complex man who gave his life to Hollywood in more ways than one.
