Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Matthew J — 21 Jul 2014

If I were Liberace's boy toy, I wouldn't have been so jealous. I would have done him proud.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Matthew J on 21 Jul 2014.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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If his private fishbowl was constricting, Liberace countered it by the magnificence of his stage persona, the showmanship outweighing the secrecy…

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By Johnnylee T (189) on 20 Jan 2016

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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 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 Raine L (74) on 15 Nov 2014

Behind the candelabra is saved by the performances of the actors…

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By Carole T (394) on 12 Feb 2016

Made me uncomfortable. Almost like I was looking in someone's bedroom window. I will never look at Michael Douglas or Matt Damon quite the same again…

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By Jacob D (884) on 09 Oct 2017

A very sweet and touching movie with great performances by actors who have great chemistry together…

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By Harrison W (167) on 03 Mar 2017

Well made movie about some crazy assholes. Kinda slow once you get the idea. Maybe a bit too heavy and hard to see all any good in the characters…

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By Dan P (806) on 30 Apr 2017

I've never liked Michael Douglas, but I would have thought Michael Douglas was Liberace, himself…

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