
Elvis (1979)
Review created: 02/07/00
by: BrianKoller -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
casting, well intentioned and knowledgeable screenplay
Cons:
slowly paced, songs are not original recordings
On its broadcast debut on Feb. 11, 1979, Elvis was one of the highest rated made-for-television movies ever shown. It had stiff competition as well, as CBS was showing Gone With the Wind. It was made not long after the August 1977 death of its subject, rock and roll entertainer Elvis Presley. For a film that was made for television, Elvis had an impressive cast and crew. The director was John Carpenter, whose Halloween was a big box office hit the year before. Kurt Russell had the lead role, and was a brilliant casting. Not only did he look much like Elvis, but he could mimic Elvis' angst...
Review ID: 10000000000291423

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