Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Carl P — 01 Dec 2013

It made Christmas look like a Sunday morning. camp as but good film for the gays.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Carl P on 01 Dec 2013.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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