Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Tony B — 19 Jun 2013

A darker film than I was expecting and brilliantly acted by Matt Damon & Michael Douglas.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Tony B on 19 Jun 2013.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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