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| All that glitters is not gold... |
It's the Michael Douglas Show! ...and by the way Matt Damon too. Douglas though certainly proved himself as an actor in this role. It took quite a bit of skill not caricature the Liberaci persona and at the same time impersonate the deeply troubled and effeminate musician, not least in the scenes where he performs playing the piano. The film does however outstay its welcome in the almost two hours without adding anything much to what is essentially a love story. The lure of fame and wealth had ensnared the young Scott Thorson played by Matt Damon and like they say they are powerful aphrodisiacs so he does fall in love in due course. The young stud however is inevitably discarded after his use-by-date had expired.
Liberace's wont for the excesses were well known so there were no jaw dropping gasps when we are shown just what is meant when the word excess is understated. The mansion of his abode was the envy of every other Hollywood star capable of nauseous bad taste. Gilded floors where his dogs defecated lined the Roman columns to great new heights and all dotted with a candelabra crowned grand piano. But then again, Liberace was quite a piano player, there is no denying and showman to boot. In America they create these envy products of the world, including entertainers and then make a movie about it. Enjoy!
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