Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by I-Onell S — 16 Jan 2014

A DENFILENTY HONERABLE MENTION I am sad it is not in my top 10 but it is a phenomal film with a perfect performances by Dogulas and Damon.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by I-Onell S on 16 Jan 2014.

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