Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Arpita M — 19 Jan 2014

Brilliantly acted film. Dark humour but a very sad story.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Arpita M on 19 Jan 2014.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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