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This is how he should be remembered!

Advantages: Great show and great dvd set with many features and very well presented.
Disadvantages: None at all

On the 14th January 1973, Elvis Presley gave a show at the Honolulu International Centre (in aid of the 'Kui Lee Cancer Fund', that would be beamed around the world, via satelite. It waws seen by nearly one and a half BILLION people. The show in which Elvis threw his 1000$ belt into the crowd. This 2 disc DVD set that gives accounts of both the the originally aired 'live' show, the rehearsal (shot a day before) and the edited version that aired ...
...i find it great that Elvis will live forever with this DVD set, it is just a shame that more of his performances couldn't be captured on film. Just to add the picture and sound quality on this DVD are actually excellent, especially considering how old it is i failed to notice any glitches and the sound is first class. The digital remasterers earned their fee with this one. A little advice, watch it on a large screen t.v. it's like having Elvis in ...

rik13 11.10.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Elvis Presley - Aloha From Hawaii (Deluxe Edition) (DVD)

Melt your Wooden Heart with this film

Advantages: Elvis
Disadvantages: none

...just end up with the,' G.I. Blues'? On a personal note, I think this is by far one of Elvis's better films. Here we see a young Elvis, but no longer a boy, he truly has grown into a man, and a great singer by then, The proof was in the pudding, as after his return from the Army Elvis wasn't sure how the public would accept him, But as we all now know, there was never any doubt; Elvis will always be a legend in his own right. Tracks included on ...
...Big boots, Did you ever and hit single Wooden Heart. No Extra's on the DVD. PAL. Wide screen. Languages available: English, German, Spanish and Italian. Rated: U. Available at the moment from Tesco for £11.99, But can be found on line for as low as £5.51. So well worth shopping around. ...

daddyslittleprincess 09.01.2006 · Read full review
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Review of G.I. Blues (DVD)

3 penguins and a pelvis

Advantages: Elvis and Mary Tyler Moore
Disadvantages: Weak plot

...As is the case with Change of Habit, although an enjoyable drama, there is no real depth to the story and comes across as a rushed piece of movie making trying to capitalize on the popularity of its star. The story, which is supposedly a drama, lacks any real drama at all and the only real interest comes in the form of the relationship between Dr. Carpenter and Sister Gallagher, which although not used to its full potential, provides enough quality ...
...already mentioned the lead in Change of Habit comes from Elvis Presley (Jailhouse Rock) and marked the end of his career as a movie actor. Although his heart was not really in it, his performance is still enjoyable and I would love to know what would have happened if he had been given a better level of movie to make. Opposite Elvis is Mary Tyler Moore, who puts in easily the best performance in the film. Although she plays the romantic role opposite ...

christianfilmcritic 07.04.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Change Of Habit (DVD)

Truly amazing performances by Elvis at his peak

Advantages: Incredible, passionate performances,a revelation
Disadvantages: too many out-takes, fluffs etc

...Elvis? Do you think young Elvis when he first became famous, recorded records like Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes and Hound Dog and appeared on american tv shows such as the Ed Sullivan Show? Maybe you think of the rather wooden actor Elvis who starred in countless, often very mediocre movies? Or maybe you think of the older, increasingly overweight Elvis performing in Vegas wearing rhinestone studded white jumpsuits? To my mind none of these ...
...Here is Elvis no longer a boy but a man: healthy, happy, handsome, and with amazing vocal power. In these discs he gives renditions of all his best known classics, but he performs them with such passion, energy, sex appeal and charisma that if you have only ever heard the original recordings before you will be stunned. These must rank as some of the most charismatic, inspiring performances made by any performer in any genre of music or entertainment. ...

rox1 05.10.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Elvis Presley - '68 Comeback Special (Deluxe Edition) (DVD)

Roundabout for a Roustabout

Advantages: Elvis in leather
Disadvantages: I wasnt there

Roustabout, is another one of Elvis Presley better films, He plays a young motorbike-riding singer Charlie Roger, living hand to mouth, earning a living in small bars and clubs etc: Charlie is a wherever I lay my hat, type of guy who is not looking for anything steady or permanent, as long as his belly is full and his bike keeps on running he's happy. This is where the problem arises, Charlie gets into an accident with a Carnival boss, and his ...
...job on the Carnival until it is repaired. The Carnival is in disarray, with financial problems mounting, dwindling customers and the bank wanting to close them. Charlie (Elvis) soon has the place back on tracks, using his charm and of course wowing the local girls with his looks and singing. Maggie Morgan (Barbara Stanwyck) is the Carnival owner, has a young daughter Cathy, and pretty soon Cathy and Charlie are falling for each other. All this ...

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Review of Roustabout (DVD)