Review of Jailhouse Rock (1957) by Harriet P — 17 Jun 2008

Funny and entertaining but not particularly good or very interesting. Pure popcorn and eye candy.

This review of Jailhouse Rock (1957) was written by Harriet P on 17 Jun 2008.

Jailhouse Rock has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ray J (665) 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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By Dan M (2,128) on 01 Feb 2010

Some really classic scenes (I ain't gonna let you hate me...) and overall a great film, but never having liked Elvis's singing or dancing,…

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By Sean C (2,276) on 27 May 2010

This has to be the most serious Elvis movie. Thus it is a tad boring, but Elvis actually pulls off his anti-hero role…

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An Elvis movie that tries to send a message about the rise to stardom, showing how arrogance and greed can get the best of us…

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By Calvin C (583) on 11 Jun 2012

Great music and a convincing performance by Elvis almost makes you forget the silly plot and the unrealistic look into prison life…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 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…

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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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By Samuel C (382) on 12 Jun 2010

The highlight of the movie was the song Jailhouserock…

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By Connor G (714) on 01 Jun 2014

Sometimes amusing fare that'll only really be remembered for introducing the song Jailhouse Rock itself…

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By Minna S (192) on 17 May 2010

From rags (or jail) to riches, the Elvis style. I had a lot of trouble to watch it through, took probably 5 hours…

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