Writers: Richard LaGravenese, Scott Thorson, Alex Thorleifson
Cast: Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Scott Bakula
Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year
relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is
recounted.
The film was put forward to many studios who all balked out
saying that it was too gay. It also faced delays because of Michael Douglas
diagnosed with Stage IV Throat Cancer. Finally it was produced by and released
on HBO last week. That makes it ineligible for the academy awards. It is
supposed to be Soderbergh's last film before his break from films.
Film works well as a comedy with excellent performances from
the two leads. Michael Douglas has been receiving much praise for his portrayal
but Matt Damon's character and performance is not any less with it being the
point of view character adapted from Scott Thorson's book. I didn't have any
idea about the story beforehand apart from the IMDB synopsis.
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