Thursday, June 16, 2022
Elvis
Director/writer Baz Luhrmann has beautifully & brilliantly chronicled the life & career of singer/actor Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), from his childhood to becoming a rock & roll star & then a movie star as well as the complex relationship with his manager Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). See what influenced his style and the highlights & the lowlights of this beloved iconic figure. Butler is absolutely amazing as he captures the voice, movements, & energy of the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll. His stage performances are electrifying as he mimics & embodies the spirit of Elvis. Hanks gives another unforgettable performance as the “Colonel”, the showman, the promoter, the con man, the snowman. This is a marvelous musical biopic capturing music & historical events of the times. The film runs nearly 2 hours 40 mins but Elvis fans won’t care.
Alien gives it 4 “Club Handy on Beale Street” stars out of 4.
