Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Jim L — 21 Jul 2013

I LOVED THIS MOVIE! I thought that the acting and directing and storytelling were BRILLIANT!!! This is a movie that everyone should see!

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Jim L on 21 Jul 2013.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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By Gary V (154) on 31 Dec 2015

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