Anyone planning on seeing the Elvis movie?

Murrmurr said:
I never cared about Elvis. Not his music, anyway. Just wasn't my thing. I liked him even less when I saw a movie he was in.
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If you listen to his Christmas or gospel music, you might have more appreciation. I like his serious music best, although I love watching his moves during his version of Hound Dog.
 

I’ve loved Elvis since the age of about 5 when I saw him singing ‘This old house’ , not keen on his music or films after leaving the army, I found it all too commercial, but often listen to his early, ‘raw’ songs, ‘Paralysed’, ‘Blue Moon of Kentucky’, ‘Good Rocking Tonight, to name but a few

I will see the film, by all accounts Austin Butler gives a great performance as Elvis
 
Wren said:
I’ve loved Elvis since the age of about 5 when I saw him singing ‘This old house’ , not keen on his music or films after leaving the army, I found it all too commercial, but often listen to his early, ‘raw’ songs, ‘Paralysed’, ‘Blue Moon of Kentucky’, ‘Good Rocking Tonight, to name but a few

I will see the film, by all accounts Austin Butler gives a great performance as Elvis
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I think Elvis has a great voice.
 
Well, if you don't like Elvis, Viva Las Vegas is worth watching for the gorgeous, talented, fabulous Ann Margaret! Now tell me how much you don't like her!😁


 
I wonder how many here know that............His manager was a illegal immigrant ( from Holland ) who jumped ship in NYC ? Colonel Tom Parker was NOT his real name, and because he didn't have a US passport, he made sure that Elvis never appeared outside of the USA and Canada. True fact. JimB.
 
Elvis did have an extraordinary singing voice, but early on (I was maybe 10 or 11), the quality of his singing voice was lost because of all the on stage pelvis action and the girls screaming. You had to listen to the studio recorded music to appreciate his voice. But even with that talent, I think there were better singers out there. I remember one song, but not the title, where as a little kid, I think he sang off key for a moment, but that was early in his career. Later, I thought he became flawless at carrying a tune. But mostly, Elvis was about hype. I think he got more than he deserved.
 
Like him or hate him, his music from the '50s heavily influenced music from the '60s including the Beatles and Billy Gibbons. And he had great backing bands featuring guitarists James Burton and Scotty Moore.
 
I’m not a big Elvis fan, but I am a fan and the idea of someone, anyone, imitating him turns me off. I wouldn’t waste 5 minutes on that movie, but that‘s just me. Others may enjoy it. I would never argue they shouldn’t.
 
might eventually see it no rush there have been so many done about him.... each claiming to be closest to real story etc...

I am finding many of the re done films or documentaries on peoples lives to be a bit of revisionist history .....
 
Bella said:
Well, if you don't like Elvis, Viva Las Vegas is worth watching for the gorgeous, talented, fabulous Ann Margaret! Now tell me how much you don't like her!😁


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INDEED !!! ...... I did like Ann Margaret.

Back in the 80's/90's in a local resturant, there was a waitress that looked identical to her ....... face,figure .. the whole package. She was asked constantly if she was related ...... her name was Gale. I asked her out .... but she was happily married......Damn ........ Beautiful woman.
 
I saw it today at one of our "boutique" theaters that shows mostly Indie films. Most of the patrons were in their 70's and 80's, so they could really relate. I saw it mostly because it was produced by Baz Luhrmann. I never really cared for Elvis' music but the film was still entertaining. The film was visually pleasing, and the young man who played Elvis was outstanding.

Most of the film takes place in the 50's and 60's when Elvis was at the height of his popularity. I couldn't really relate because I was a young child at the time, but it was interesting to see the history. There were lots of racial overtones, since it seems Elvis used to attend Black revivals and worshipped singers like BB King and Mahalia Jackson. A lot of this contributed to his style. I wasn't aware there was such political controversy created by this.

The film was narrated by Colonel Parker (played by Tom Hanks) who indeed did not have a passport and so never allowed Elvis his wish to tour the world. He, instead, signed him to a multi-year deal at a new Vegas hotel so he could pay off his gambling debts and screwed Elvis out of a ton of money.

Unfortunately, I remember the Elvis from Hunk of Burnin' Love, putting on weight, sweating and taking drugs. That was covered in the end of the movie, and it was dark and sad. My gauge for a movie is whether it makes me feel something, and this one did.
 
dseag2 said:
I saw it today at one of our "boutique" theaters that shows mostly Indie films. Most of the patrons were in their 70's and 80's, so they could really relate. I saw it mostly because it was produced by Baz Luhrmann. I never really cared for Elvis' music but the film was still entertaining. The film was visually pleasing, and the young man who played Elvis was outstanding.

Most of the film takes place in the 50's and 60's when Elvis was at the height of his popularity. I couldn't really relate because I was a young child at the time, but it was interesting to see the history. There were lots of racial overtones, since it seems Elvis used to attend Black revivals and worshipped singers like BB King and Mahalia Jackson. A lot of this contributed to his style. I wasn't aware there was such political controversy created by this.

The film was narrated by Colonel Parker (played by Tom Hanks) who indeed did not have a passport and so never allowed Elvis his wish to tour the world. He, instead, signed him to a multi-year deal at a new Vegas hotel so he could pay off his gambling debts and screwed Elvis out of a ton of money.

Unfortunately, I remember the Elvis from Hunk of Burnin' Love, putting on weight, sweating and taking drugs. That was covered in the end of the movie, and it was dark and sad. My gauge for a movie is whether it makes me feel something, and this one did.
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Someone invited me to see the movie Saturday, but I'm having an awful sinus problem, so I worry about getting out in the hot weather. I started listening to Elvis when I was a little girl. My grandfather set me up on Christmas Eve with an Elvis Christmas album and an eggnog while the adults sat in the next room with a stronger drink. I love Elvis's voice, and his Mississippi accent. So great that the King of Rock and Roll came from Ms.
 
ElCastor said:
I’m not a big Elvis fan, but I am a fan and the idea of someone, anyone, imitating him turns me off. I wouldn’t waste 5 minutes on that movie, but that‘s just me. Others may enjoy it. I would never argue they shouldn’t.
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For someone to play someone else in a movie always bothers me a little too, so I was glad to hear Elvis's family gave their approval.
 
I remember when I was little, my father (who loved rock & roll) woke me up and made me go to the living room to see Elvis Presley on TV. Dad was just blown away by Elvis!

No, it was not the Ed Sullivan Show. It was a show with Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey who (I'd learned) were big band leaders.

I only vaguely remember it. Later, we played his records and I liked them, but not for very long. My father was bringing home new R&R records every week.

No, I won't be going to see the movie.
 
I watched a trailer for the Elvis movie last night and it looked really awful. I doubt I'll ever watch it.
 

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