Review of Elvis (2022) by Fantasy — 27 Jun 2022

I couldn't wait to see ELVIS after the pure joy of Top Gun Maverick (10) and the utter disappointment of Jurassic World Dominion (0). Let me begin by stating that the biopic was very dark and depressing.

Austin Butler's portray of Elvis was excellent. It was so brilliant that I can see him get an Oscar nomination. Tom Hanks portrayal of the Colonel was so irritating and annoying. Once again Tom proves he can adapt to any role as he wanted to play it that way.

He basically kept Elvis as if he was a bird in a cage and is largely responsible for Elvis' death at age 42. I think the audience would have loved to see more of Elvis' music. I also can't believe that no one ever looked into the Colonel's mental abuse and stealing 50% of his earnings.

You would have thought that Priscilla and Elvis would have had that discussion however Elvis and his father, his business manager are portrayed as country bumpkins right up until his death. I find that near impossible to believe.

I guess I went to see the movie hoping it would celebrate Elvis's life and music; but instead l, I found it downright sad and depressing.