Elvis - Loving You DVD

this dvd doesn't need to talk about because it is about the king elvis presley and with prize like that it is like giving it away free and it is worth to buy

Advantages: Elvis singing, great music and honest story
Disadvantages: Elvis's acting is slightly wooden

..., 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 or any other modern traits of filmmakers to keep you entertained. The film also reflects on the initial disapproval of the older generation when Rock n Roll started to make it big. Although there is a love story theme, it really is not the driving force of the plot and we are left to enjoy the musical ride. The main character in the film 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... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

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 you love Elvis - 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... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

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: Loving You Blue... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful