Behind the Candelabra
"Too much of a good thing is wonderful."
Synopsis
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.
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Michael Douglas
Liberace

Matt Damon
Scott Thorson

Dan Aykroyd
Seymour Heller

Scott Bakula
Bob Black

Rob Lowe
Dr. Jack Startz

Tom Papa
Ray Arnett

Paul Reiser
Mr. Felder

Bruce Ramsay
Carlucci
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Steven Soderbergh
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Terrific. First and foremost, I have to admit I knew nothing about Liberace - other than his name - before viewing this, therefore I don't know how much of it is accurate, made-up, exaggerated etc. That didn't stop me enjoying it, though. Michael Douglas (Liberace) and Matt Damon (Scott) do do a lot of the heavy lifting, both of them give tremendous performances - especially Douglas. They actually worked very well together, perfect casting. I found Rob Lowe amusing in this, not sure if I was supposed to but I did - not in a negative way in regards to Lowe, just the character of Dr. Jack Startz. Debbie Reynolds (Frances) and Dan Aykroyd (Seymour) also appear, two well-known people playing relatively small roles. The film looks great, it perhaps lasts a little too long when all is said and done but it didn't hamper my enjoyment all that much. <em>'Behind the Candelabra'</em> is a very good biopic.
Aug 11, 2020






































