Review of Jailhouse Rock (1957) by Paul D — 10 May 2016

An excellent vehicle for Elvis's musical talents, although he isn't the first person who gets to sing in the movie.

This review of Jailhouse Rock (1957) was written by Paul D on 10 May 2016.

Jailhouse Rock has generally received positive reviews.

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Jailhouse Rock is the best Elvis movie ever. And you see here the wildest Elvis as you've never seen in the other Elvis movies…

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By Na D (228) on 29 Jul 2010

Watched it in high definition yesterday. Flashing! Elvis is so beautiful and there are nice songs in this movie. Really, really good…

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By Sarah O (298) on 10 Jul 2011

It's Elvis --- okay, someday I'll write something more profound. But not today. :D…

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By Thescarlatescu R (226) on 24 Mar 2010

A far cry from one of the best musicals ever made, but still the music is terrifically tantalizing and this is one of Elvis's better performances…

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