Fun in Acapulco

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Fun in Acapulco

PG

Released Nov 27, 1963

1h 37m

Musical

Comedy

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After being fired from his job performing aboard a boat in Acapulco, Mike Windgren (Elvis Presley) is forced to take a job as a lifeguard at a nearby resort. When another lifeguard, Moreno (Alejandro Rey), grows jealous of Mike for upstaging him and moving in on his girl (Ursula Andress), the two clash. Mike soon discovers that Moreno is a champion cliff diver, a feat which leads Mike to confront his fear of heights and attempt a dive himself, hoping to mend fences with Moreno.

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 2/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Dennis Schwartz

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The good news is that it's no worse than Elvis' usual underachieving musicals and the songs he sings though not great are at least bearable.

Rated: C

Apr 10, 2009

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Susan Granger

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Rated: 2/5

Dec 26, 2006

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Jul 6, 2005

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Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan

It's an Elvis movie: formula songs and acting.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 15, 2004

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Kevin N. Laforest

Apollo Guide

A pleasant diversion full of sun, music and beautiful girls.

Rated: 70/100

Apr 29, 2003

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Stephen C

Unfunny in 1 hour and 37 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Red T

Whoever thought Ursula Andreas and Elvis Presley would make an amazing couple needed to be fired. The acting isn't good and the kid is out of place and annoying. The cinematography is nothing special. Basic Camerawork, Dumb Scenes like Elvis being a Trapeze Artist is maybe the dumbest scene in any Elvis Film I've seen, and none of the music numbers really pop visually. The setting is nice and somewhat memorable. The music is just ok. They all sound pretty much the same and blend in somewhat and usually don't tie in to the plot much. Which leads to this tries to be a Rom-Com and a Musical and really never makes them work together. Stuff just sort of happens while Elvis works at the hotel. Overall the editing isn't that good and neither is the pacing. It's just pointless scenes broken in between musical numbers. It's hard to get angry at this because it's so light hearted and it's just an excuse for Elvis to sing in Mexico but still it's such a stupid plot overall. Skip this.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/08/23

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steve d

Fun enough but not especially memorable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Fun in Acapulco is a very enjoyable and pleasant, happy go lucky type of film, that once again provides us fans with the chance to watch "The King" perform several of his greatest hits, like Bosa Nova Baby, on screen. The only sad thing about the film is how, (not offensively), but mostly forgettable it is, just like all of these Elvis starrers are. But boy is this one sure a fun ride while it lasts. My grade for the film: a B

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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The plot developments in this movie are absolutely hilarious. Actually this could have been better had they just hired better actors.. Elvis is easily the best one. Between the bad acting and the child-manager and a buncha dopey songs, it unfortunately isn't terribly memorable. But Elvis looks amazing in bull fighter outfits, of course.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Fun In Acapulco Is Pretty Funny.Has Some Great Music.B

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Synopsis

After being fired from his job performing aboard a boat in Acapulco, Mike Windgren (Elvis Presley) is forced to take a job as a lifeguard at a nearby resort. When another lifeguard, Moreno (Alejandro Rey), grows jealous of Mike for upstaging him and moving in on his girl (Ursula Andress), the two clash. Mike soon discovers that Moreno is a champion cliff diver, a feat which leads Mike to confront his fear of heights and attempt a dive himself, hoping to mend fences with Moreno.

Director: Richard Thorpe
Producer: Hal B. Wallis
Screenwriter: Allan Weiss
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount
Rating: PG
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 27, 1963, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 21, 2010
Runtime: 1h 37m

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