Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Kevin L — 04 Jun 2013
It's Soderbergh's best movie since Contagion. A standard biopic, the film is really elevated by the dedication of acting from Douglas and Damon. It's good Soderbergh got that "Tatum" out of his system, not sure if that's why his recent theatrical features have sucked.
Damon and Douglas I don't think I've ever seen played that deranged. Liberace just creeps me out, considering he sleeps with an underage Damon (who plays 17???) but it strangely works. The movie plays great with neutrality, not blaming either side for fault, and the one scene towards the end with Damon is the most powerful work I've seen him do.
It's probably a movie better enjoyed hammered to take a shot whenever Lee says, "Oh Scott." but still, it's a good swan song to both Liberace and Soderbergh (I think).
This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Kevin L on 04 Jun 2013.
Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.
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