Elvis - Movie Review

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Baz Luhrmann takes on the story of the iconic "King". let's see what Uncle Jesse was hyping up for 8 seasons. Here's my review for ELVIS!

[@irisu-edits]

Not even a massive Elvis fan but GOD I loved this movie. I wanted to listen to Elvis songs all night afterwards because of how deeply I felt for the man's struggles.

[@chrisblack7226]

Listen away, girl!

[@shawncollier571]

Welcome aboard

[@100FormsofFear]

Same thing happened to me what a movie

[@christopherflux6254]

Same

[@connormuise]

I've had If I Can Dream on REPEAT!

[@Mpiewizard]

I saw this movie tonight and there came a point where I completely forgot I was watching an actor playing Elvis Presley, Austin Butler was incredible. If that man does not take home some major acting awards for this role, it'll be a damn shame.

[@madhaj]

I agree. I watched the movie last night, and by the end I double checked to see what Elvis looked like and although they are not physically alike I was sold during the movie. Great acting.

[@tiffanyl4829]

Me too! I just didn't think I'd lose myself but I did.

[@williamcowell1889]

Just got out of the film and felt the same way !

[@andrewlancastera1642]

@@madhaj is it streaming anywhere or available to buy?

[@ninopapalia1461]

Yep mee too he was friggin amazing

[@leogavitt5419]

Austin Butler deserves an Oscar nomination for this role. He was incredible.

[@michaelangelotaylor8th]

Agreed 👍🏾

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

In 20 years fron Ned's Declassified to this

[@marlynnek6449]

He was the only good thing. I called it tedious chaos. I was bored and overstimulated at the same time. GO CARDS!

[@beefboy9500120953]

Really do agree.

[@DK_75]

@Steffan R Blanco What are you talking about? That was easily the best performance of the year

[@BrazoFuerteProd]

The last performance, I was legitimately unsure if Austin Butler was in the scene at all, because he was just that good throughout the whole thing! He definitely disappeared into several scenes. This may be the best Elvis biopic that can make me feel like I'm really watching Elvis himself. Like Bohemian Rhapsody did for Queen, but way better!

[@spencerandersen271]

Oh it was better than Bohemian Rhapsody for the sole reason it didn’t follow the formulaic and dull biopic format. Those biopics are a dime a dozen and we needed something different and unique.

[@kellyhere2031]

Me too!

[@facelessandnameless]

As a massive Queen fan, I hated Bohemian Rhapsody. So I’m hoping this movie is a lot better.

[@facelessandnameless]

@@spencerandersen271 I’m happy to hear that!

[@miltonsanz3563]

In the last scene the used Austin for the first minute or so of it then transitioned to the real elvis

[@JohnDoe-vc5qb]

I can’t believe a C-list Disney guy ended up this good. It’s gonna be really cool to see how far he goes.

[@StLaRizz]

I can. Shia Labeouf is a prime example of that. No one watching Even Stevens ever thought, “Yeah, that kid is gonna be an insane actor”. But here we are. I’ve always believed that if you stick with something long enough and you actually push to elevate yourself.. there is no limit

[@timmytang7965]

facts, bro wasn’t even playing the main roles on disney. he’d play like boyfriend #3 of the main character lmaoo

[@casmith1998]

@@StLaRizz emphasis on “insane”

[@johndurham6172]

Now I know who he is. Her was the boyfriend of the week on every Disney show.

[@everythingisawesome2903]

His agent must be so good that he is landing projects like Elvis and Dune. No one saw that coming 5-6 years ago

[@mikesworldtv]

the movie was epic I felt the impact of the film you saw a bright bubbly young Elvis go from healthy good kind hearted family man to a 1973 shadow of what his was. He was tired over worked and exhausted in 1977 you saw nothing Elvis was already gone he was just a shell of his former self. Yes drugs may have played a part of his demise but Parker was a major part of his decline and fall.

[@ARBLACKx]

How different Elvis' life wouldve turned out if he cut ties with Parker when he got back from the army and got a manager that actually treated him with respect and love

[@chrisblack7226]

No one cares if Elvis did drugs and watched and supported the porn industry. It's his money. He does what he wants. It's his music that people care about...

[@rocketeightyseven1823]

Johnny Cash said in his biography that Elvis wouldn't even see him. He became reclusive from everyone. Cash said he didn't blame him though. Cash said, "There will never be an entertainer like Elvis. He just had a charisma that can't be taught or faked."

[@valmacclinchy]

@@chrisblack7226 I care about the drug addiction, because I think it's tragic that he wasn't able to get help. There was a huge stigma attached to going to therapy or rehab back then. Elvis left us way too soon. RIP KING 💔

[@chrisblack7226]

@@valmacclinchy He did indeed! He left us way too soon!

[@arabella.444]

austin butler was the perfect guy for Elvis. i agree that by the end when they showed real videos of Elvis i forgot that’s what Elvis actually looked like. i felt like i was watching real footage of Elvis throughout the whole movie

[@SeraphimaLune]

It's been a long time since a movie took a bit of my heart with it, but this one did. I had to sit there several minutes after it ended to collect myself. I've loved Elvis my whole life, and this movie made me mourn him like we lost him yesterday.

[@lifeissweet9826]

Me too.

[@danielskillman4030]

Same

[@lauraheyden3124]

Me too! I remember the day he died so vividly, and I was only 12. I've watched this movie over and over again and Austin Butler has brought Elvis back to life for me.

[@randallcartwright7886]

Jeremy. On behalf of your subscribers. We just want to say a simple thank you for all you do.

[@ThatSexyNerdReacts]

He really is the best it's why he's lasted so damn long

[@SK008]

Good comment.. upvoted

[@johnny1013johnny]

oh yeah

[@goncalosilva7274]

Up voting so he'll read this :)

[@michaelwinckowskiakacptmik5618]

Hell yeah

[@tuckershuff1441]

Never heard of Austin Butler before but now I'm looking forward to seeing him as Elvis and excited to see him play one of my favorite antagonists in Dune: Part 2. He's been cast as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen for those who don't know. Just sprung onto the scene he did at least as far as I'm aware.

[@Bjork4s]

Austin was more so a background actor before this and he was a guest star in some Disney Channel and Nickelodeon shows. I'm very much surprised how far he has become to play Elvis now

[@KillerTacos54]

Omg that’s amazing! And yea I’m in the same boat as you, thanks for letting us know about his Dune role!

[@tuckershuff1441]

@@Bjork4s I knew the name sounded familiar and kinda associated it with Disney to some capacity.

[@tuckershuff1441]

@@KillerTacos54 Interested to see how he'll measure up to Sting.

[@hitmonjim86]

The Shannara Chronicles. Check it out.

[@dewberrydave]

I loved this movie. Even though I’ve heard of Elvis, I never knew much about him. It made me feel so sad for him in his later years in Las Vegas.

[@royalvivace1]

You hit every nail on the head. Wasn’t much of an Elvis fan prior but now I’m obsessed with the legend. This movie was so good. 20/10

[@Cinemasnoop]

Baz Luhrman’s style is always so distinct, excited to see it used for an Elvis movie! I think it may help set it apart from all of the typical musical biopics we’ve seen countless times

[@Bjork4s]

Well I only think of Rocketman that's very much a different biopic movie mostly about singers than anything we've seen because it's not only take a traditional biopic roots but also combining with musical fantasy element to it which I really enjoyed and makes the movie a lot better

[@joesnider880]

yea he is very unique and capable of making interesting movies

[@rbu2136]

Was in packed theater for maverick when they played this preview. People heard n saw Tim Hanks goofy drawl and bad looking prosthetic face and there were literal groans. It made me so uninterested. Jeremy seems to be thumbs up on this.

[@thenononsenseninja]

If by distinct you mean noisy and headache inducing, then yes.

[@captcrais101]

I don’t always like his editing style. He edits too fast.

[@11122X]

Loved the bit where he got to meet a young Forrest Gump and learnt that iconic leg move dance with him. What a legend that guy was! That's all I have to say about that. Edit: Thank you for all the likes. Love you all.

[@HakeemTheDream616]

Lmao is that really in the Elvis movie?!

[@11122X]

@@HakeemTheDream616 Could you imagine?

[@raindrainxi]

And have Forrest Gump narrating the story.

[@sandwichsupernova]

LMAO!! Waiting for someone to edit this into the film when it comes out.

[@11122X]

@@sandwichsupernova Would be weird because Hanx is in both movies...

[@christopherglean1524]

I just finished watching the movie and it was fantastic. Incredible performances from the cast great directing, great story, it was a great way to introduce Elvis Presley to the younger generation so that they can appreciate the work that he did during his short time on earth.

[@AiNoMiko]

I saw this movie with my mom tonight for my late sister(who was the gigantic Elvis fan in the family). She would have absolutely loved it. I am surprised how much I wound up enjoying it, and a lot of that is thanks to Austin Butler. He really drew you in with this intense and passionate performance, with absolutely a lot of his heart into it. I'll repeat what so many people are saying in so many comments sections, if he doesn't win any kind of award for what he's done here, there is something wrong down in tinsel town.

[@drownedmouse404]

I like the idea of a short “mini series” show about the Beatles, with each hour long movie quality episode representing a different era in the Beatles history.

[@rileymachelle4088]

I'd love that, but also I kinda like the idea of a 4 part series, where each part focuses on a different Beatle. So it's like you're seeing the same events play out, but from a completely different perspective. Same events, different stories basically

[@bluesnaggletooth1660]

That would be awesome but difficult to find the right actors to play them

[@cincydooley]

@@rileymachelle4088 Yep. I was just gonna same the exact same! One story. Four diff beatle perspectives.

[@JBrotsis1]

Beatles are so overrated and have over saturated pop culture. I’d like your idea but with Led Zeppelin.

[@pegasusactua2985]

@@JBrotsis1 It's fine if you don't like the Beatles but you can't undersell their achievements and just how much they truly changed the foundations of pop music as we know it.

[@Fatdecember]

Just hearing Austin’s interviews you can tell he really poured himself into this role and it shows. Luhrman’s visual style looks like it really elevates this movie. The two part HBO documentary called Elvis Presley: The Searcher was also quite good and highlighted the person behind the American icon that is Elvis (I think it’s on Netflix too).

[@mikerodenkirch7525]

Dude i stopped your headache causing banter review. Not sure your coming off with a serious review on the movie. Dont drink redbull or 16 5 hour energy drinks before u roll vid.

[@pankajgoel5354]

Austin Butler did very well in his role. I feel there could have been a bit more soul into the film itself. I was looking forward to seeing who Elvis was, as a person, as a father, as a husband, as a son, as a friend, how he met his wife, their romance, what challenges he faced growing up, how did he overcome those challenges to get his first record deals with Sun Records, what he felt when his first record achieved success, what he felt on anything.

[@dekexz19]

Yea his acting was great but the movie was missing a lot of heart. We were told certain relationships were important but didn’t get to see them in action

[@Butwhythough881]

This movie has a two way perspective though where it isn’t told 100% from Elvis’ perspective but rather 50% Elvis, 50% Colonel Parker. Still i felt the whiplash of how quick they skim over his childhood only giving us a basic understanding of what it was before going straight into the Hayride performance. While I don’t think the movie lacks soul, i’m still intrigued that a film called Elvis is really only 50% of Elvis

[@dekexz19]

@@Butwhythough881 Ig you could argue that’s part of the point they were making. A “star”, like Elvis, is very much the person playing the face of that brand, but is potentially just as much the Snow(marketing and management). That the Colonel(among other people) IS the Elvis we know. People like him shaped the exact venues, specials etc. Kinda explains why friends were asking Butler’s character to just be Elvis instead of ‘the face’ and why they put such a focus on the circus. Still, I would very much prefer the movie to be a straight biopic of Elvis’ life lmao

[@CisumMusek]

Yeah, woulda been nice but... That'd be a 6-8 hr movie

[@miguelthekewlkid272]

Exactly, this movie felt like reading wikipedia about elvis. I was expecting a lot more of what happened around the end of the film DURING the whole film if that makes sense. More dialogue and personal scenes with him instead of a overview of his life narrated by another character. Still a great movie, but it lacked in that department for sure.

[@notori0uszig]

The music in this movie, my god it never stops and it’s all so goddamn good. The gospel, the rock and roll, the blues, all mesh together so perfectly. Baz made his masterpiece. Austin disappeared completely into the role and Tom Hanks was his usual creep self. My one minor gripe is that we didn’t get any fat Elvis time. The downfall and the descent could’ve had more time spent on it but that’s it. 8.3/10

[@filmscorn1105]

So excited Austin is getting praise!! Can't wait to see what he does in Dune Part II as Feyd-Rautha

[@dahhmlife]

Oh that's gonna be good.

[@Bjork4s]

For those who felt that this movie's style is a bit exaggarated and over the top, that's just Baz Luhrmann's thing

[@somerandolad]

Guy's the more glamorous version of Zack Snyder, in some ways.

[@shawklan27]

@@somerandolad that doesn't sound good...

[@VickStarkiller]

No doubt. Go back and look at Great Gatsby or Romeo + Juliet or Moulin Rouge. All his movies are like fever dreams on coke.

[@robertfrost8264]

@@somerandolad Is he more gay and loves boys more?

[@dev_ilmoon]

@@robertfrost8264 glamorous like pop is, flashy. Women love it, so I wouldn't write it off as gay unless you want to quicker pave your path to becoming an incel.

[@LuigiNudi]

I want a biopic of Guns N Roses. I can just imagine how crazy their rise to the height of fame and the characters can make that a compelling movie

[@musiclove5935]

GNR movie would definitely be interesting.

[@blackheartaesthetic4432]

I agree. I like this idea

[@livingminimumwage6359]

The LA rock scene from that era deserves some movies. I've read a few books from some people who lived it and it was coke fueled madness.

[@donna25871]

Who cares?

[@piratelestrange]

Keanu reeves as Duff!

[@hamasathecold7842]

I took a literature in music class in highschool and one of our units was dedicated entirely to Elvis and the impact he had. Our teacher made the point that there have really only ever been three (a group is one of them) world superstars. Elvis, the Beatles, and Michael Jackson. While we have had many many stars since then, he made the point that no one has come close to capturing the same fire as all of them did. While it easier to become famous now than it was then, the market is also saturated. Elvis is the precursor to that kind of fame, his debut coincides with many things that gave him an advantage and his outstanding sense of performance captured everyone. Sure we have groupies now who will follow a band around, but Elvis set the country and the world in some sense on fire. I actually like his voice and music too.

[@dgb921]

The Rolling Stones

[@hamasathecold7842]

I’d buy that. Though, I don’t know how much impact they had? It’s not really my era of music. But yea

[@dgb921]

@@hamasathecold7842 it’s really not just about the music. It’s if you can fly to United States to Japan all the way to Africa and ask regular folks if they know who all these people are. Maybe not even hearing a song. Elvis and MJ and the Beatles are definitely top 3 though.

[@oneopinion6806]

Jeremy's explanation of the "why" of this movie at the beginning of the review is so important. I had no interest inherently in seeing this, but now I understand what could be the draw.

[@caseyglover7298]

I've always thought that a Nirvana biopic could be great. Some very crazy shit went on with the band behind the scenes. Also just the idea of some underground grunge band accidentally becoming the biggest band in the world, and basically starting a cultural movement, is interesting to me. Would be tricky for time reasons so maybe a miniseries would be best. Also it would have a depressing ending with Kurt and all. Still would be interesting to see.

[@BananaMan-sb9rj]

Hell yea. Who could play Kurt?

[@eferodya9577]

​@@BananaMan-sb9rj Charlie Heaton might be a cool choice.

[@hamzahmohammed5491]

It’s funny too because I think Austin would do a decent job as Kurt

[@anubusx]

Charlie Plummer.

[@The_Zilli]

yeah, would be fun for us fans to ponder who will play the murderer of Kurt. I suspect they can just get Courtney Love to play the murderer.

[@carlos412]

What you mentioned about one accepting that's what Elvis looks like is exactly how I felt. Austin doesn't really look very phisically similar to Elvis, but he does it so extremely well, that you don't think while watching the movie, that you're seeing an Elvis impersonator, you feel like you're actually watching Elvis

[@gustavogutierrez2709]

I’d love to see something on The Bee Gees. The more you look into their work the more revolutionary you see they were.

[@tammysilverwolf1085]

I'd love to see a biopic on Bass Reeves; he was a slave to a confederate officer who he punched out during a chess match and then ran north to become one of the first black marshals (if I remember right). He was so hardcore Lawful Good that he brought his own son in when a warrant went out for his arrest. Walked for miles in the heat to show up at a bandit hide out pretending to be one of them, to capture a pair of murderers. Survived several ambushes including being stuck between 2 horses and nearly shot in the head. The guy was /really/ good at his job and a fair and just man in all his dealings from everything I've read.

[@VolguusZildrohar]

And he was the inspiration for the Lone Ranger

[@icon9427]

Taylor Sheridan (creator of Yellowstone) has a Bass Reeves series coming out on Paramount +

[@ZUIKMedia]

It's been reported that Chloe Zhao has a Bass Reeves film in development.

[@gavinwalker4901]

@@icon9427 *spongebob meme* YES! YESSSS!

[@icon9427]

@@gavinwalker4901 should be great like everything else he does

[@r1pbuck]

I've never been an Elvis fan, but I'm strongly tempted to go for many of the reasons you mention. The trailers were actually that intriguing...

[@davile4596]

You should ,i never cared for elvis either but the film was very good

[@rogersjgregory]

Just watched this movie tonight. Wow. It broke my heart, and I wasn’t expecting that. To see how he was used and abused financially, just tore a hole in my heart. That poor man died at 42, so young. Austin Butler and Tom Hanks gave stellar performances.

[@loverboymadita7811]

Just saw it tonight, an absolute masterpiece! My mother is a major Elvis fangirl, so I was raised on the music and the legend. It gave an even deeper look into the man I've admired since childhood and gave me an even deeper respect for him and his legacy

[@firebomb80]

I'm really happy this movie is good, my grandma always loved Elvis and every time I see thing about him I think of her, I never was a big Elvis fan but I can't wait to watch this. P.S I don't know why, but I LOVE when you PUNCH the screen at the end. thanks for doing it again!

[@EricMOTOWN]

I just lost my Grandma on Easter this year. Elvis was her favorite and one thing I got from her was her love for oldies and rock n roll. Going to see this for her.

[@bradhuskers]

low IQ's often say they were never elvis fans.

[@Blainprime]

My Great aunt raised me for 6 years of my life. She passed away in 2013 while I was in foster care. She was obsessed with Elvis and when I seen the trailer for this I just know she would've loved it. I'm glad I was right and I really hope to see it soon.

[@EffingCameron]

The best thing about this review is how you yourself see how these managers that go onto TikTok KZbin or Instagram and find people to exploit while also setting them up for a future of addiction. And not just to drugs, but now also the feeling of being loved on these platforms. We need more movies about that!

[@UptownBaconMAN]

This was one of the few movies I wanted to see on opening day and my wish came true and I saw it. Instant #1 movie of the year for me no doubt and sometimes I really did feel like I was just watching Elvis. Austin butler did an absolutely phenomenal job and I hope the man gets the attention he deserves. The style, the music, the pacing all was so perfect for me. I really would recommend watching this film

[@amandablondie7892]

I just watched Elvis and it was hands down one of the best movies I’ve seen recently. I loved it! And I thought the same thing as far as forgetting Austin isn’t actually Elvis. Incredible

[@marcelwolfe7495]

What's love got to do with it (Tina Turner bio) has always stuck with me. A really good portrayal and doesn't do too much of the skipping around in time. More has a moral to the story or goal you could say than to just give highlights of someone's life.

[@tamelabeckman3559]

I loved What's Love Got to DO With It!! Great life story on Tina. Still happily married & living in Switzerland! Her hubby just recently gave her one of his kidney's because she had some health problems! Good man!!

[@maxwellwelch2103]

I was skeptical but I always trust a good Jeremy review

[@hawtmess66]

Best biopic I've ever seen. If Austin Butler doesn't get an Oscar nomination, I will never watch the Oscar's again! His performance is breath takingly amazing. He sings all the songs of young Elvis and has his body movements down perfect. I've got a new heart throb to drool over

[@TimTomJimJom]

This movie is just Oscar bait, I will admit butler did a great job playing elvis but the movie itself wasn’t much imo

[@VitoScaletta2024]

When it transitioned from Austin singing Unchained Melody to the actual footage of Elvis, i got fucking goosebumps

[@captainobvious5993]

Because it was Elvis singing throughout the whole movie

[@patrickwiggins2615]

I'd love to see a biopic of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, with Vigo Mortensen possibly playing an older Tom. Or a biopic on just the making of Rumours by Fleetwood Mac. That alone is a crazy story.

[@Gildedbeachrat]

Vigo mortensen playing an older tom petty is something I never thought about but damn that would be some great casting

[@jacobwright9687]

Fleetwood Mac is basically a family drama

[@livingminimumwage6359]

Fleetwood Mac biopic would be the perfect coke fueled drama.

[@rogersjgregory]

I'd like to see a biopic about Cecil B DeMille. Seeing him when he's trying to make Ben Hur and dealing with the deaths on that movie could be interesting.

[@trendybistro]

What deaths?

[@donovanchilton5817]

"I must've killed more people than Cecil B. DeMille"

[@donovanchilton5817]

@@trendybistro Three drowned during The Ten Commandments flood scene, someone was shot in the head during the filming of "The Captive". Quite a few deaths associated with DeMille.

[@PlumbPitiful]

First of all Cecil B DeMille did not direct Ben-Hur. Second, the urban legend that a stuntman was killed during the chariot scene of Ben Hur and that it was left in the movie has been debunked. There was however a fatality on the 1923 original where a stuntman was tossed 30 ft in the air and died of internal injuries while filming the chariot scene.

[@kaydgaming]

Dark comedy type beat

[@jonrobsn]

A Chris Farley or Robin Williams biopic would be interesting to see. Kind of looking into the darker depression they struggled with in their life amongst all the joy they brought.

[@metpach]

I would love a Chris Farley biopic.

[@yourmother3207]

I mean it would just be chris going on benders for 10 years. Plus, who would play him?

[@metpach]

@@yourmother3207 Chris Farley had a lot of layers to him. Yes he had issues with drugs and hookers. But, Chris Farley is actually really fascinating. They guy was willing to do anything to make ppl laugh, even making fun of himself to an extreme degree. The Chippendales skit with Patrick Swayze, is a perfect example. He was actually afraid and didn't want to go out there without a shirt. He had to talked into it. After a few rehearsals, they showed him jumping up and down. He hated it, but then Sandler pointed out how amazing he was on his feet, and that only Chris has the ability and agility to pull it off. And he was correct.

[@jonrobsn]

@@yourmother3207 I or my brother would be honored. But, realistically I could see Jonah Hill - someone to that affect or someone heavy set with some Acting Chops

[@ChanelGloe]

Saw it over the weekend, loved it! Austin Butler did so well in this role. He really encapsulated Elvis with his look, voice, mannerisms, everything!! Heartbreaking story however.

[@unfitcrit]

Saw this one on an early screener, Austin Butler absolutely CRUSHES the role. I'd be shocked if he didn't win an Oscar for it, I think a nom is a foregone conclusion.

[@firstlast1947]

Do they give Oscars for mimicking people? Jamie Foxx won an Oscar for mimicking Ray Charles. Now Austin Butler for mimicking Elvis?

[@lenoigel2626]

@@firstlast1947 what do you think acting is?

[@myytchanneldinakoha8498]

@@lenoigel2626 Not mimicking.

[@Sam-zx4hd]

What a mind provoking question.. Of course actors won oscars for biopics

[@Bjork4s]

@@Sam-zx4hd eh not really. Depends on the quality of the movie anyways. If it's terrible then no way the actor could win an Oscar for playing the real life person. John Travolta played Gotti and that turned out horribly anyways 😂

[@GodSoulReaper]

The core thing that the movie hit spot on is showing us the struggle that Elvis went through and it did that perfectly and you feel indeed like your watching Elvis's life unfold. The sad part about it all is that years before Elvis died. He had already left the building.

[@AlexSanLyra]

I love Jeremy's Arnie impersonation. It just makes me smile.

[@chrisblack7226]

He does it well, huh? I laughed, too!

[@EvilPinata]

I feel like it's only a matter of time before we get a Stan Lee biopic

[@alphacause]

Austin Butler is proof positive of what happens when a talented actor is given good material to work with. The only other show I have see him in was the terrible Chronicles of Shannara MTV series. He just seemed like a one note pretty boy. I never would have thought that he would be equipped to play so such larger than life character, like Elvis.

[@tamelabeckman3559]

I saw this movie 3 times opening weekend! Loved it....yet at the end of each viewing I had the same sad feeling & tears. I never knew Col. Tom Parker's story and this movie shared it. Yes, without him Elvis never would have been a superstar but Parker was a manipulative, controlling person and most definitely played a part in Elvis' demise.

[@lifeissweet9826]

Each time I went home after seeing it 4 times, I felt so sad. I cannot explain that. So I watched a lot of interviews with the cast.

[@luna9659]

Didnt think id be one of those girls in the crowd of the first performance , but my god his acting brings out that chest tightening swooning feeling suprised the hell outta me it was like he was turning into him with each line 💗

[@zekethewise7042]

Thank you…thank you very much on the review Jeremy and I would love to see a bio pic of Dean Martin my favorite singer of all time

[@SalamiKing7]

100%! There was The Rat Pack with Ray Liotta though. :)

[@themovieandmusiclover6390]

Elvis Presley is my favourite solo singer/singer of all time and from the 1950s!!!! I am REALLY excited to see the movie, it's not out here, but I really want to see Austin Butler's portrayal of The King of Rock 'n' Roll! The movie really looks good!!!!!

[@dionsmith2405]

Thought this movie was phenomenal, my parents have always loved Elvis so naturally I have too. My favourite aspect was the speed of the film. For a long movie Baz made it fast paced, similar to the short yet energetic and even unhealthy life of Elvis Presley. Being younger it helps me gain a better understanding of his experiences in a theatrical setting (obviously not exactly how he experienced it)

[@methosimortal]

just seen this movie today in the cinema and I'm still in shock. I can't even really form coherent thoughts on it yet, except that I hope a director's cut of this is going to be put out. my only real complaint of the movie is that I wanted more of it. Austin Butler was absolutely extraordinary, particularly in the 2nd half.

[@Bjork4s]

Anyone surprised that Jeremy hasn't reviewed Lightyear yet? A movie that came out a week before Elvis?? That's surprising

[@hellboy4128]

Movie is trash but yeah a light year review should be fun

[@wespapes2054]

Some people don't want to talk about due to the hate in the comments section. I plan to, as I enjoyed it amd totally understand why people hate it.

[@mikedowns3195]

@@wespapes2054 I've been out of the loop lately why is everybody hating on the buzz lightyear movie out of curiosity

[@wespapes2054]

@@mikedowns3195 right wing media talking down the film pushing a "woke" agenda even though the lesbian kiss lats two seconds in a montage.

[@Bjork4s]

@@wespapes2054 I haven't seen the movie and likely wait it until Disney+ because yes I'm one of those countries who banned that movie

[@brandonmclendon5368]

I would like to see a biopic on The Beatles, or one of the members during an important part of their solo careers.

[@mccordc073]

Why does Tom Hanks look and sound like he just came from auditioning for Penguin in The Batman and just kept the same energy

[@InQuickWeTrust]

This move was great. I don’t know if it was the direction, the cinematography, or the editing but it was just beautifully shot. Felt like an actual MOVIE! I don’t know how to explain it.

[@KillerTacos54]

Awesome review as always Jeremy, I appreciate these reviews more than you know

[@themoviefan]

I love this guy making professional reviews for all his videos!

[@andross11]

For me personally a Sam Cooke biop has got to be made. Everything about the man is legendary, even down to his dodgy murder with the theory the CIA and the likes had a massive hand in it. Would be madness not to do one imo

[@1sotrue]

Definitely overdue and Marvin Gay

[@RabbiSteve]

Totally agree

[@johnpaulmurphy9536]

Anthony mackie would be great in that role.

[@gustavogutierrez2709]

The Netflix special they did on him is pretty great

[@andross11]

@@johnpaulmurphy9536 u know that was the first guy a thought of when I was thinking who could play him. Would be a great choice if ideally he could sing a bit also

[@2kool4u_mac67]

My grandparents were massive Elvis fans, they had a memorial room FULL of Elvis memorabilia... It always amazed me looking at all the Elvis things they had, I was left with my grandma's TCB necklace that my grandpa had made out of their first wedding ring... I wear it all the time, gotta say I'm stoked to see this movie

[@VZE3]

Are you dissapointed?

[@dude_in_a_suit]

You can do any style with that hair and it looks great mate! As always a wonderful review. Have a nice day.

[@Poppy624537]

Was interested in this and now will definitely check out

[@yossie1217]

My life has changed after watching the movie. I have never listened to Elvis' songs. Sure I heard his name and everyone says he's a legend. But I have no idea about his career. I don't even know that Can't help falling in love is Elvis' song ! (I just know this when watching the movie, my reaction is hilarious 😂)After watching the movie, I watched every video of him performing, I listened to his songs. And now I become a huge fan. I'm obsessed with him now 🥰 I wish I knew him from long time ago. His music is amazing.

[@livingminimumwage6359]

I'd love a biopic of John Coltrane. He led an interesting life with loads of struggle. Hell, a lot of those jazz guys from the same era led similar lives where they burnt bright and died quickly.

[@mywifeleftme9110]

As a huge Elvis fan I was very concerned about what they would do to him, I basically thought they were gonna make a hit piece and almost Disney Star Wars him. Glad to hear my concerns likely won’t be coming to fruition.

[@Moonie95]

I also am a huge Elvis fan. So hard to find fellow fans nowadays :(

[@elizabethcamacho615]

Very few actors can nail the essence of an iconic performer. Not every actor has to LOOK like the icon they are portraying. For example, Jennifer Lopez didnt look exactly like Selena, Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe or Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury, but their performance was outstanding. However their performance has to convince the audience that THEY are indeed the icons themselves. Not every actor is able to pull that off. Either they were made for that role or they weren't.

[@Tman001100]

Not even an Elvis fan but I think it's pretty good to depict anyone who's considered a legend in their field in a realistic and vulnerable way rather than just glorifying them all the time and putting them on a pedestal that doesn't actually exist, because no matter who the celebrity is or how larger than life they become/seem...they're still only human and will have flaws just like anyone else. Btw, I NEED to see more Jeremy Jahns-doing-Arnold Schwarzenegger-impersonations! I almost died when he did that at 2:42 🤣🤣☠☠ I could literally watch a 10+ minute video of just him talking in an Arnold impersonation lol 🥰

[@larrypurtell]

The Hayride scene is from Elvis Presley performance at the famous Louisiana Hayride Country Western Show that was at the Municiple Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana.

[@benbacharach3977]

I’ve always thought that Dewey Cox should have a biopic, he’s had an interesting life

[@tomococko]

hes been walking hard for quite some time now

[@livingminimumwage6359]

Wrong kid died

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

_"Elvis didn't died, he just went home."_ *~ Agent K (Men in Black)*

[@GailNixon-xj5ui]

Elvis' life story deserved the big screen treatment ! Austin has done a fantastic job potraying the most icon entertainer of all time ! Seeing it Friday and I am so excited ! ! !

[@TDJR94]

Austin crushed it! He did sooo well! A biopic I'd like to see, a river phoenix biopic would be 👌🏻

[@mcpaully003]

I was so excited to see this pop up in my feed. I really thought this movie would be sidelined by my favorite KZbinrs tbh. Been dying for this movie since it was announced in 2019

[@ActionJackson1982]

I recently watched the Kurt Russell/John Carpenter’s Elvis movie and that was quite good, recommended

[@feck2594]

People either forget that movie ever existed or just don't know about it but it's really good.

[@cindyk.6462]

@@feck2594 it may be here on youtube....

[@bengirard1984]

Just want to give a shoutout to you my man since you're almost at 2 millions subscribers. I've been watching you reviews forever now it seems and it's always a pleasure to continue to do so. I think what I love the most is that you never changed your format/background. You could've gone very differently with your success in terms of production value/and maybe attitude, but the fact that you still stick to your good old red background andstill talk the same way my friends would, feel like comfort food in a way haha It really shows that you don't need a lot to reach an audience. Being yourself and a great communicator are the most important aspects I think. Cheers!

[@Migzter05]

I really like what he did for Gatsby so I'm looking forward to this. Pleased to hear it's actually good for a biopic.

[@richard6216]

Oh what a splendid start! "I can't think about Elvis without thinking about Stamos!". I feel the same way 😀

[@keatonhanson43]

I think Tupac Shakur deserves a properly done biopic. He has such a fascinating story that could make for a very interesting movie

[@lukesbeans]

My god yes!

[@shamus248]

Austin Butler's performance was incredible; I vividly remember him from Zoey 101, iCarly and even Aliens in the Attic...I always thought he was resigned to those kind of roles and then would just fade away, so I was glad he was selected for this role because he delivered on every last drop

[@user-op6kt8pg9y]

Crazy that I grew up watching all 3, I spent so long after the movie trying to figure out what he was in just because the name has always stuck in my head

[@jonathanpeck6112]

I’m interested to see a Keith Moon biopic. I’m fascinated about his lifestyle during the 60’s & 70’s. I have a actor in mind to play Keith Moon which is Barry Keoghan.

[@shorteststraw417]

Absolutely loved it! I had middling expectations; wasn't impressed by the trailers. I loved austin butler as elvis; he killed it. The performances were fantastic! Tom Hanks as Goldmember/Colonel Parker was very interesting. Never really heard Tom do a voice other than his own. I loved it so much and will be seeing it again soon :) thanks for the review Jeremy

[@VZE3]

I've given up on humanity.

[@mvdd2746]

Tom Hanks got the accent completely wrong though. As a Dutch person it's quite funny to hear how his accent doesn't even sound remotely like a Dutch accent.

[@701delbronx8]

1:11 to skip ad

[@leeelisaia4892]

love how they show real little snips of elvis throughout the movie right to the end

[@punkyreggaeparty8786]

Knowing what I know about his history (The Colonel), I was intrigued to see Hanks' portrayal. The Colonel is one of those influential characters that most fans know was Elvis' ultimate undoing, next to his own demons. His tale could be held up as the ultimate cautionary tale of when talent meets greedy devices. Austin deserves a spotlight and I look forward to his trajectory from this movie alone.

[@ellaearle9043]

I absolutely loved this film, a roller coaster of emotions. I think Austin Butler did amazing, Tom Hanks also played the manager perfectly

[@tamelabeckman3559]

Tom did a very good job making me despise him!!

[@TVdosPatriotas]

I loved this movie. I'm not an Elvis fan but nobody can deny that he was an amazing singer.

[@oBraveHeart]

Elvis, TO ME, is greater than any living artist today.

[@robertespinoza9104]

He wasn't bigger than Michael Jackson

[@faithy1985]

Just watched ELVIS yesterday...I am in SHOCK!!!! I knew NOTHING about Elvis and had only heard a few of his songs on the cartoon "Lilo&Stitch"(ya I'm an adult😆). Austin Butler WILL win an Oscar for his performance!! This is the best biopic in years and to me, the best movie of 2022 so far✊🏾

[@gman24310]

I’d like to see a Michael Jackson biopic next! It would be hard to make, but it’s at the top of my wishlist for sure!

[@beanzthecomedian]

Ray is probably the best bio movie ever

[@kewinabea5439]

Nah

[@bigbtennessee]

I'm glad they told the truth about Elvis's upbringing. I grew up hearing my grandparents friends talk about him in Lauderdale Courts and that his friends were black. I really enjoyed the movie. He was truly one of a kind white or black 💯

[@JurassicLion2049]

Your Arnold Schwarznegger impersonation remains one of the best and it made me smile to see it again XD

[@ericamaehenningisreal]

I saw this movie today and LOVED it. I totally agree with your review (though I have yet to really disagree with your views on things and I’ve been watching for 10 years😅) and loved your take on how this is a cautionary tale. Thank you for that point.

[@ElvisLass35]

Amazing review!!!! I have bought 5 tickets for the first week. I can’t wait. Roll on ELVIS. TCB ⚡️

[@chanmarr8118]

Omg he’s come a long way since Ned’s Declassified. I kept thinking he looked so familiar. It was such a good film! Can’t wait to see him in more movies ☺️

[@ArsenAl-zorK]

If Id say one thought or emotion that this film gave me after viewing it, its optimism. Or rather, the feeling of me being able to achieve whatever dream or goal I set my mind to. Elvis was such a greater than life person, with so much to give its hard to say he and his whole being was anything but inspirational. I think this film was a masterpiece.

[@packnetadaija]

I was drawn into the movie when I saw the trailer. I’m glad to see Austin doing more and I’m glad that you said he did a good job