Review of Elvis (2022) by Compi24 — 28 Jun 2022
In terms of Baz Luhrmann films, this is far and away my favorite. What exactly that means, I'm still unsure, but it's definitely something. As with other Luhrmann films, "Elvis" is no stranger to the occasional foray into demonstrating flair in favor of coherence, particularly in the first act.
It's especially frustrating with production and costume design this evocative and good. It's like, damn it, man, stop cutting and just let me look at everything onscreen. After that period, though, the movie finally settles into a decent rhythm, where everyone's favorite songs are showcased and things tighten down in a narrative sense.
Do I wish the titular subject was more of the focus, instead of the Colonel Tom Parker character? Sure. Am I glad the powers-that-be addressed the African American influence on the music in question? Absolutely.
I guess you take the good with the bad. In this case, it all nets out to a mostly enjoyable — if sporadically over the top — experience.
This review of Elvis (2022) was written by Compi24 on 28 Jun 2022.
Elvis has generally received positive reviews.
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