Behind the Candelabra (2013) TV Movie
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted. (imdb)
Genres: Romance, Drama, Biography
Country: USA
Directed By: Steven Soderbergh
Written By: Richard LaGravenese, Scott Thorson, Alex Thorleifson
Starring: Matt Damon, Michael Douglas, Dan Aykroyd, Rob Lowe, Debbie Reynolds, Scott Bakula, Cheyenne Jackson, Jane Morris, Garrett M. Brown, Tom Papa, Eric Zuckerman, Deborah Lacey
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7. Musician / Composer (public: moderated by djross - 5 stars)
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10. London LGBT Festival (public: moderated by Ag0stoMesmer - 2 stars)
11. mother-son relationship (public: moderated by livelove - 2 stars)
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An interesting, if very flawed character study. The best part is Michael Douglas, who masterfully conveys Liberace's manipulativeness, generosity, egomania, and hypocrisy in an alternately endearing, repellant, loathsome, and sympathetic manner. However, Damon is a bland slate as Thorson, a bisexual everyman, which doesn't work here. The ending, which offers a respect and redemption for Liberace, is laughable and utterly at odds with everything that preceded it.
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Not even close to my type of film, but I actually enjoyed it! Give it a try!
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BACK-FILLING A WHOLE JOB-LOT OF FILMS I'VE SEEN BUT NOT FOR A LONG, LONG TIME So, my recollection/scoring may be 20-30% off point. I would be not at all offended, grateful in fact, if anyone wants to drop me a cordial note if they think memory has dulled a gem or given a rosy tint to a bit of a clunker. IE. Tell me why I am wrong and what U think I should've scored it. I love film chat/debate. All creatives (on & off cam) perform at level U'd expect. Rob Lowe alone worth price of admission.
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Gritty and deeply moving, and featuring a stellar performance from Michael Douglas, Steven Soderbergh's Behind the Candelabra is an effective biopic.
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It feels like quite a perfunctory, linear story of "and then this happened and then this happened and then..." but it's elevated to much greater heights by Damon and Douglas investing so much character flair and personal drama into it. The way Liberace controls and manipulates Scott is fascinating.
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Despite hinting here and there at becoming something far stranger it's pretty much the usual 'safe' -but slickly done- bio thing. Not been much of a Douglas fan but he pretty much disappeared into this.
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Liberace was a true G.
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Shallow but enjoyable biopic with some great performances.
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