Review of Jailhouse Rock (1957) by Ryan V — 23 Aug 2014
Elvis Presley plays a short-term convict who rockets to success after appearing on a nationally-televised prison talent show (Hey, that could possibly be a real thing that actually happens). Of course, there are also the usual plot points about the problems of fame and the pitfalls of romance.
Elvis is an awkward actor even in his best moments here, but this is probably the best film he ever appeared in. This is largely because the soundtrack debuted such classic tunes as "Treat Me Nice", "(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care", and the immortal title track.
This review of Jailhouse Rock (1957) was written by Ryan V on 23 Aug 2014.
Jailhouse Rock has generally received positive reviews.
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