Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Mark S — 03 Apr 2014

Wow what a disappointment, acting ok but story was crap.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Mark S on 03 Apr 2014.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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