An eager publicist discovers Jimmy Tompkins (Elvis Presley) while she's touring through the South with a swingin' hillbilly band. Convinced of his talent, she persuades the guys to... more
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Advantages: Elvis singing, great music and honest story Disadvantages: Elvis's acting is slightly wooden
...For those who remember Elvis Presley before he got hooked on burgers and drugs and became the bloated Las Vegas showman, this is a sheer pleasure. We get to watch a young Elvis strut his stuff and woo us with his wonderful songs. The actual story loosely relates to Elvis's own rise as undoubtedly the most famous singer in history. It is also a joy to watch a good old-fashioned film, which doesn't rely on action, violence, special effects, swearing ... ...is Deke Rivers played by Elvis Presley (Love Me Tender), a delivery driver boy who is manipulated into becoming a famous Rock n Roll Star. This was only Elvis's second movie and his lack of acting experience shows, but he makes up for it with his singing, where his talent really shines. Although this was basically a vehicle for Presley, the real star of the film was Lizbeth Scott as Glenda Markle the bands agent. She portrays the manipulative agent ...
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Advantages: Keeps the kids entertained; Elvis music Disadvantages: none
...I'm sure most people know this is the story of a lonely little girl who befriends a dog who is really an escaped alien and the mischief they get up to.
My two children aged 4 and 7 absolutely love this film. We went to see it when it first came out at the cinema and they wanted it on DVD straight away. The Elvis soundtrack carries on through the film - great if youloveElvis - hell if you don't. My two now know the words to 'Devil in Disguise' and my 4 year old has taken to laying down after a telling off and saying 'leave me alone to die' (lovely!!)! The colours and graphics are beautiful and the film has enough humour to leave most grown-ups with the will to live for the time it runs (about 85 mins).
The main thread of the story is that family comes first and no one is left behind - being Disney it's a bit sugary but I...
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Advantages: Great Film, Romance, Soundtrack and Performances Disadvantages: Predictable Plot
...on the DVD, although I am reviewing the Video version:
Film: Technicolor and Vistavision
Publisher: Paramount Studio
Certificate: Universal - Suitable for All
Year: 1960
Screen: Widescreen 1.78:1 Anamorphic
Languages: English - Dolby Digital (5.1)
Additional Languages: Dolby Digital (1.0) Mono: English
Subtitles: Danish ; Dutch ; English ; English for the hearing impaired ; French ; German ; Italian ; Norwegian ; Spanish ; Swedish
Duration: 1 hour and 39 minutes (approx)
Price & Availability...
I have found this film for £18.99 in W.H.Smiths, but I have also found it at £9.99 including delivery on www.play.com, on DVD, as in 2001 the movie was re-released on DVD format but is no longer available on VHS video.
If You Like This Film...
You may enjoy some of the following films starring Elvis:
LovingYou
Blue...
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Actor(s): Elvis Presley, Wendell Corey, James Gleason, Dolores Hart, Ralph Dumke, Jana Lund, Lizabeth Scott, Paul Smith
Director(s): Hal Kanter
Genre: Musicals & Music Films - Musicals & Other Music Films
Classification: Universal
Production Year: 1957
Running Time: 1 hour 37 minutes
Plot: This is the musical story of singer Deke Rivers' meteoric rise to the top, and is more or less a version of Presley's own career.
DVD Description
An eager publicist discovers Jimmy Tompkins (Elvis Presley) while she's touring through the South with a swingin' hillbilly band. Convinced of his talent, she persuades the guys to give the young man a chance. The pairing clicks and the group starts to take off, "creating" an early form of rock-n-roll along the way. As Jimmy becomes more successful he pursues a romance with a comely country gal (Lizabeth Scott), but finds himself increasingly confused about the new course his life is taking. Things really heat up when the band lands a spot on national TV--their one shot at the big time. Will the King bail out just as things are getting good
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): PRISM LEISURE
Release date: 02/06/2003
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: PPA 1401
Author: Hal Kanter
Barcode: 5014293140157
Editor: Howard A. Smith
Composer: Walter Scharf
Producer: Hal B. Wallis
Production Designer: Hal Pereira
Director of Photography: Charles Lang
Screenwriter: Hal Kanter, Herbert Baker
Art Director: Hal Pereira, Albert Nozaki
Languages
Main Language: English
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