Review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) by Sean W — 06 Jul 2013

Why would a grown man want to adopt another grown man?

This review of Behind the Candelabra (2013) was written by Sean W on 06 Jul 2013.

Behind the Candelabra has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Deke P (331) on 15 Sep 2015

If you believe the persona that Liberace displayed to the public, then you might well believe that the man never had a dull moment in his life…

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By Jens S (711) on 07 Mar 2016

Stellar acting by Damon and Douglas, great production design, but the film could easily have clocked in 20 minutes earlier…

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Great Writing: 2 Stars Superbly written and written for the screen. Its only set back is its quick advancement through time…

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By Armchair O (122) on 15 Sep 2015

If you believe the persona that Liberace displayed to the public, then you might well believe that the man never had a dull moment in his life…

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By Johnnylee T (189) on 20 Jan 2016

One of the funniest and (in a different light) most tragic movies ever. Two heterosexual actors play the gay leads magnificently…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 11 Jan 2015

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 Ian M (1,478) on 26 Dec 2014

What I was expecting was an over the top cabaret themed, song and dance routine with no heart, a lot of gay jokes with lavish and outrageous…

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Behind the candelabra is saved by the performances of the actors…

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