Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Tyler S — 02 Feb 2016

This was really a really dissapointing film! There is nothing nice about this mans life or character. ..self indulgence on a level that makes you feel sick!

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Tyler S on 02 Feb 2016.

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