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Elvis

PG-13

Released Jun 24, 2022

2 hr. 39 min.

Biography

Drama

Music

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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 Consensus

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

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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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FAN

The acting is spot on and the music is superb. The attention to detail is amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/23

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Baz Luhrmann

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Austin Butler

Elvis Presley

Tom Hanks

Colonel Tom Parker

Helen Thomson

Gladys

Richard Roxburgh

Vernon Presley

Olivia DeJonge

Priscilla Presley

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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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Nuha Hassan

Nuha Hassan

Luhrmann overlooks a lot of the horrible things that happened during his legacy to create a version that is worthy of the big screen.

Sep 8, 2023

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Emma-Jane Betts

The Digital Fix

There is no doubt in my mind that Elvis is a fine tribute that many fans won't regret watching, but it just gets in its own way and doesn't manage to stand as an exceptional one.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 31, 2023

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Jillian Chilingerian

Offscreen With Jillian

The film gets in its way but is a good start for Butler’s growing career.

Jul 26, 2023

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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
Executive Producer: Courtenay Valenti, Kevin McCormick
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
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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