Elvis

PG-13

Released Jun 24, 2022

2h 39m

Biography

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The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley's rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis's life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).

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Critics Consensus

The standard rock biopic formula gets all shook up in Elvis, with Baz Luhrmann's dazzling energy and style perfectly complemented by Austin Butler's outstanding lead performance.

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Audience Says

Like the man himself, Elvis delivers dazzling, crowd-pleasing entertainment that provokes a wide range of emotions.

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Ed Masley

Arizona Republic

It's all very stylized and flashy and modern, self-consciously hip in a way that's clearly been designed to speak to generations for whom Elvis Presley may not be the King of Rock 'n' Roll so much as the guy on the soundtrack to "Lilo & Stitch."

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 16, 2022

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Jonathan Romney

Uncut Magazine [UK]

Elvis is hyperbolic, one-dimensional and ludicrous – but as high-excess cinematic myth-making, it’s a blast.

Jul 7, 2022

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Todd Gilchrist

AV Club

Luhrmann's fast-cutting super-montage style overpowers the subject matter, and the result is an impressionistic, jumbled highlight reel of Presley’s many accomplishments, despite vivid recreations by actor Austin Butler as The King.

Rated: C-

Jul 5, 2022

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Denise Pieniazek

Puesta en Escena (AR)

The story shows that the artist took elements from different musical styles such as gospel and blues, to fuse them with country music, rock and roll and even opera. All this through aesthetic characteristic of the director, like comics and the video clip

Rated: 8/10

Aug 21, 2024

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Daniel Allen

Loud and Clear Reviews

Elvis is Baz Luhrmann’s best film since Moulin Rouge!, a frantic, kinetic and incredibly captivating biopic about the King of Rock and Roll.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 25, 2024

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Ankit Ojha

Cinema Elite

Director Baz Luhrmann’s sixth feature-length film “Elvis“ is officially the best superhero story of 2022.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 9, 2024

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David C

The direction of the story and the editing was a little choppy.... I don't think the main star looked that much like Elvis.... And Tom Hanks performance was almost laughable which was surprising but unfortunately it was pretty bad.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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TomE

Great Biopic even tho it does hit all the cliché notes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/24/23

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Nicholas P

Absolutely terrible.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/16/23

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Elvis fan

Too good to even describe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/23

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Lily

Getting to know who he was.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/23

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MAP

Spectacular movie about a spectacular man! I loved it! A must see for all

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/23

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Synopsis

The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley's rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis's life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).

Director: Baz Luhrmann
Producer: Gail Berman, Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Patrick McCormick, Schuyler Weiss, Andrew Mittman
Screenwriter: Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, Jeremy Doner
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Bazmark Films, The Jackal Group
Rating: PG-13 (Strong Language|Smoking|Substance Abuse|Suggestive Material)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 24, 2022, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 9, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA): $151.0M
Runtime: 2h 39m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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