Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Gavin A — 30 Dec 2013

A+ Acting. This movie really was amazing. Rob Lowe takes the cake as the overly plastic plastic surgeon.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Gavin A on 30 Dec 2013.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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Quite brilliant performances from Damon and Douglas. Funny throughout. Rob Lowe is hilarious. Highly recommended…

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