Elvis

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Elvis

PG-13

2022

2h 39m

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The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley's rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis's life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).

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Critics Consensus

The standard rock biopic formula gets all shook up in Elvis, with Baz Luhrmann's dazzling energy and style perfectly complemented by Austin Butler's outstanding lead performance.

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Audience Says

Like the man himself, Elvis delivers dazzling, crowd-pleasing entertainment that provokes a wide range of emotions.

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Ed Masley

Arizona Republic

08/16/2022

3.5/5

It's all very stylized and flashy and modern, self-consciously hip in a way that's clearly been designed to speak to generations for whom Elvis Presley may not be the King of Rock 'n' Roll so much as the guy on the soundtrack to "Lilo & Stitch."

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Jonathan Romney

Uncut Magazine [UK]

07/07/2022

Elvis is hyperbolic, one-dimensional and ludicrous – but as high-excess cinematic myth-making, it’s a blast.

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Todd Gilchrist

AV Club

07/05/2022

C-

Luhrmann's fast-cutting super-montage style overpowers the subject matter, and the result is an impressionistic, jumbled highlight reel of Presley’s many accomplishments, despite vivid recreations by actor Austin Butler as The King.

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Stephen Garrett

Book & Film Globe

Aug 20

3/5

The man behind the superstar gets lost in all the adulation, but this fawning film makes a persuasive case that his influence is still unimpeachable.

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Julian Singleton

Cinapse

Jul 11

With exuberant dancing and energetic vocal wailing, Luhrmann frames Elvis’ abilities as nothing short of superheroic—and as deserving of box office billions as any member of the Avengers.

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Geoffrey Macnab

iNews.co.uk

Jan 17

3/5

Austin Butler might not look much like the King, but he captures the singer's feral energy - and his singing impresses too.

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Jackie-the-Critic

Jan 6

Elvis' story from an interesting point of view. Poignant. Authentic. Sad.

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Rhonda

Jan 4

Excellent movie. His life & his story how he became Elvis was very moving. Well done.

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David C

09/22/2024

The direction of the story and the editing was a little choppy.... I don't think the main star looked that much like Elvis.... And Tom Hanks performance was almost laughable which was surprising but unfortunately it was pretty bad.

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TomE

08/24/2023

Great Biopic even tho it does hit all the cliché notes.

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Nicholas P

04/16/2023

Absolutely terrible.

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Elvis fan

03/12/2023

Too good to even describe.

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Synopsis

The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley's rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis's life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).

Director: Baz Luhrmann
Producer: Gail Berman, Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Patrick McCormick, Schuyler Weiss, Andrew Mittman
Screenwriter: Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, Jeremy Doner
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Bazmark Films, The Jackal Group
Rating: PG-13 (Strong Language|Smoking|Substance Abuse|Suggestive Material)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 24, 2022, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 9, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA): $151.0M
Runtime: 2h 39m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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