While there are moments that really shine, the film *ELVIS* (2022) feels disjointed because of Baz Luhrmann’s frantic editing style, which prevents the music from having any real impact. Tom Hanks’ portrayal of Colonel Parker… well, it's certainly a choice.

There were definitely some great parts to be found here, though it felt excessively drawn out. Austin Butler gave a truly remarkable portrayal, and the costumes and sets looked fantastic; however, these positives were undermined by an extended length and an overemphasis on Elvis's problematic business relationship with his manager.

The movie career of Elvis Presley was derailed; during the 1960s, while The Beatles and Rolling Stones were touring extensively, he found himself trapped making over twenty forgettable films. This prevented the rock n’ roll revolution centered around him from continuing its momentum. Interestingly, this story and more have now been brought to the screen in the biographical film ‘Elvis’. Directed by Baz Luhrmann (know…

Austin Butler delivers a truly remarkable and captivating performance—one that is both dazzling and unforgettable—and should certainly earn him recognition with numerous awards. However, even his efforts can’t entirely compensate for the film's shortcomings, including Tom Hanks’ questionable casting choice and the predictable structure common to musical biopics. While Baz Luhrmann’s directorial approach seems appr…

I felt drained and scared after roughly ten minutes; I wondered if the chaotic and visually jarring style would persist. Fortunately, things do settle down, and the film skillfully connects the early experiences and ambitions of this young man with the openly racist political climate in the Southern United States during the early 1940s. From that point forward, I’m viewing it as a provocative, diverting, but ultimate…