"Behind the Candelabra" (15)Director: Steven Soderbergh.
Starring: Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Dan Aykroyd and Rob Lowe.
Rated: 15 for containing strong language, sex, sex references and drug use.
Running time: 118 minutes.
Out now, in UK cinemas.
In the summer of 1977, a young man named Scott Thorson (Damon) traveled to Las Vegas to watch the famed pianist, Liberace (Douglas). After the show, Scott inadvertently met Liberace and at once; a romance was formed that saw them perform in the early days of Vegas and lead up to their sincere and public, break-up.
Originally deemed "too gay" by countless production companies, "Behind The Candelabra" had been seeking a production company since early 2008. The project remained in development hell for nearly four years, until HBO Films came to Steven Soderbergh`s rescue.
HBO Films have always been known to take on projects of a certain nature, which could cause offence or shock. One of their most notable works being the "Band Of Brothers" series and the more adult "Boardwalk Empire" starring Steve Buscemi. Having declared "Behind the Candelabra" is to be his last film, Soderbergh has definitely ended his film-making career on a well driven drama. Each shot is taken beautifully, with fantastic costumes and sets which keep into the setting of L.A and Vegas.
The acting is superb, Douglas and Damon are particularly brilliant together and almost recognizable among-st all the costumes and make-up.
The supporting cast is just as good,with the likes of Dan Akroyd, Rob Lowe and Debbie Reynolds giving well played performances to a fun, but delicate film.
"Behind the Candelabra" is an amazing film which walks between the fine lines of dark comedy and romantic drama; with amazing acting and an occasionally funny script. If this is Soderbergh`s last film, he has definitely left on a high note.
FIVE STARS
Written by Scott Gentry.
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