Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Chris S — 19 Jun 2013

Well made and acted but difficult to empathise with either of them.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Chris S on 19 Jun 2013.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul D (6,077) on 08 Jan 2016

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By Ian M (1,478) on 26 Dec 2014

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By Richard V (273) on 22 May 2015

Michael Douglas is a revelation as Liberace, the flamboyant, yet somehow still closeted pop culture icon in this film…

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By Jacob D (884) on 09 Oct 2017

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If you believe the persona that Liberace displayed to the public, then you might well believe that the man never had a dull moment in his life…

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By Mark B (2,206) on 24 Jan 2018

I really didn't like this film. Whilst the acting was clearly good - especially Michael Douglas - the story and the characters didn't grip me…

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By Ryan B (2,114) on 09 Mar 2015

The story arch has been done to death, but it is handled perfectly in Soderbergh's polished direction…

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By Johnnylee T (189) on 20 Jan 2016

One of the funniest and (in a different light) most tragic movies ever. Two heterosexual actors play the gay leads magnificently…

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