: Soderbergh, acting as his own cinematographer under the pseudonym Peter Andrews, used a "straight" visual approach to allow the performances to remain the focus. Historical Accuracy and Legacy
: It received widespread acclaim, particularly for its production design and performances. According to Rotten Tomatoes , critics praised its ability to find the "banal amongst the golden slippers". Behind the Candelabra
: Michael Douglas provides a transformative portrayal of Liberace, capturing the entertainer's "preening, nervous energy". Matt Damon plays Thorson, depicting his transition from a naive companion to a drug-addicted, surgically altered reflection of Liberace. : Soderbergh, acting as his own cinematographer under
The film is based on Scott Thorson's 1988 memoir and chronicles the final decade of Liberace’s life, from their meeting in 1977 to Liberace's death from AIDS-related complications in 1987. : Michael Douglas provides a transformative portrayal of