Sweet and Superbly Acted,

Rating: 8/10 (15 September 2018)

Behind the Candelabra is a terrific movie with a very well developed plot and an outstanding cast. Capturing the life of world renowned musician Liberace at a certain phase of his career and personal life, the film manages to find a lovely balance between these two without making it feel overstuffed or putting too much focus on one aspect. Huge credit deservedly goes to director Steven Soderbergh in bringing this all to life, between the camera work, set and costumes, this world is brought to our very eyes marvelously.
The only issue I would have that is worth mentioning is that there was very little scope put in to any character bar Liberace and Scott Thorson. Of course, I understand that the film revolves around their story and relationship, but I felt we could have gotten a bit more development from other characters that also served a huge importance to this plot, but unfortunately come across as two dimensional.
Michael Douglas and Matt Damon are absolutely outstanding in their respective roles, both going against the grain of what we had come to expect from them as performers. Douglas knocks it out of the park as Liberace, bringing this larger than life, animated being to life in a way that never comes across as mimicry, but genuinely authenticity, while Damon really grounds the story with a part that is much more tame and human.
Riveting and enjoyable. Spellbinding performances and superb direction, Behind the Candelabra is most certainly worth the watch for anyone looking for a good biography film.

Chronicles the six year relationship between superstar Liberace and his young lover.

Best Performance: Michael Douglas