Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Andrew M — 28 Dec 2013

Weird film about gay icon from closeted era!!

Great well made & well acted but left u with ash in the mouth.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Andrew M on 28 Dec 2013.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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