This is an interesting movie that comes from the perspective of the people that make movies actually happen; the directors, writers, and actors. The latter two of those three are the real focus here, with both roles being explored and talked about an awful lot and from a variety of perspectives. The main highlight of this film is Norma Desmond, played by Gloria Swanson, who puts on a masterful performance here. The character is such a charicature and so well acted that I honestly believed that she existed in real life. (Although you could argue that Swanson is the real-life embodiment of that character). The story itself is definitely weird, especially from the perspective of the main character. He makes some odd choices during the course of the movie, intentionally done by the writers I'm sure. His character isn't as flamboyant or as attention-commaning as Norma, but he's an interesting case all the same. This is a Hollywood Classic in multiple ways, and a pretty alright movie too.