Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Catriona M — 18 Jun 2013

Michael Douglas having LOTS of fun in fur and glitter. Matt Damon takes his top off. Enough said.

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Catriona M on 18 Jun 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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