Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Barbara D — 20 Nov 2013

Really well done. But I still don't like Matt Damon.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Barbara D on 20 Nov 2013.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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