Michael Douglas
Liberace
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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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| Release Date | 2013-05-26 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 1h 58m |
| Directors | Steven Soderbergh, Steven Soderbergh, Patrick M. Sullivan, Gregory Jacobs, Jody Spilkoman |
| Producers | Susan Ekins, Jerry Weintraub, Michael Polaire, Gregory Jacobs |
| Writers | Richard LaGravenese, Scott Thorson, Alex Thorleifson |
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. 'Behind the Candelabra' is a very good biopic.
— r96sk