Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Ol R — 21 Sep 2013

Incredible performance of Michael Douglas.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Ol R on 21 Sep 2013.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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Some of the performances are a little off but it's great overall. It's hard to believe most people didn't think Liberace was gay…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 26 Jul 2016

Scott Thorson: I'm bisexual. Liberace: Well which half likes women? I haven't met that half yet…

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By Tyler S (1,583) on 02 Feb 2016

This was really a really dissapointing film! There is nothing nice about this mans life or character…

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By Pavan R (814) on 28 Mar 2016

Entertaining biopic giving you good insight into the life of Liberace. Does give you one perspective but still good…

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By John Eric D (455) on 03 Jun 2015

Such a huge Soderbergh fan and I knew it from the beginning this is kind of interesting. Its just, its disgusting to watch…

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