Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Echo Y — 01 Dec 2013

I'm not sure if Matt is the right casting.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Echo Y on 01 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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