Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Mikita G — 26 Sep 2013

Great Movie, very realistic and emotional! Love you Michael Douglas <3.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Mikita G on 26 Sep 2013.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Carole T (394) on 12 Feb 2016

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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I really didn't like this film. Whilst the acting was clearly good - especially Michael Douglas - the story and the characters didn't grip me…

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