Elvis: The Mini-Series |  | Director: James Steven Sadwith
Actors: Camryn Manheim, Rose McGowan, Danny Nelson, Jack Noseworthy, Randy Quaid
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Rating:  23 reviews
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Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 173 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.8 x 0.7
MPN: ANBD14932D
UPC: 131314932906
EAN: 0013131493290
ASIN: B000RIWAVC
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Release Date: August 14, 2007
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Experience the triumphs & tragedies excesses & affairs madness & music of the king of rock & roll. Studio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 02/03/2009 Starring: Jonathan Rhys Meyers Camryn Manheim Run time: 173 minutes Rating: Nr
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Elvis: The Miniseries was produced with the cooperation of the Presley empire, and it shows: this 173-minute opus uses Elvis's original recordings and real Graceland locations. The official imprimatur might also account for the movie's emphasis on the good years: what we get here is the early rise to fame, the Army interlude, then a run through the increasingly dispiriting movie career. It climaxes with the 1968 comeback TV special, leaving Elvis's addled final decade undetailed (but foreshadowed, to be sure). The story of the Mama-lovin' Tupelo boy who ascended to the throne of rock has been told so many times it has taken on the contours of Greek myth: we know everything that's coming, but we gain reassurance from hearing the familiar anecdotes anyway (and then Elvis and the boys started fooling around with "That's Alright, Mama" and Sam Phillips rolled the tape, etc.). In this telling of the myth, the villain is an easy find: it's Colonel Tom Parker, the big-talking and short-sighted manager who reaped big profits from Presley's movies but kept the King out of projects such as West Side Story. Randy Quaid gives the movie's best performance as the cunning Colonel. An intelligent script helps the movie over the episodic nature of biopics, and Camryn Manheim and Robert Patrick are nice casting as Elvis's parents. But the whole thing hinges on the central E-casting, and here Jonathan Rhys Meyers proves a mixed bag. He appears a little intimidated by the role, and never quite owns it, even if he's very good as the dewy, more-or-less innocent Elvis. Having to lip-synch to the original recordings makes Rhys Meyers look outmatched at times: how's that big sound coming out of that spindly guy? Kurt Russell's performance in John Carpenter's classic TV-movie remains the gold standard. This take on Elvis makes him out to be a pawn in a crazy game, rather than a self-directed musician with a very distinct vision of his own. --Robert Horton
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 do NOT hesitate....I went from major skeptic to major enthusiastic supporter! August 17, 2007
Richardson (Sunny California USA)
46 out of 47 found this review helpful
I hate biopics...the stars are never as interesting or charismatic as the artists they portray and they just come across as second class...TV!
well...I passed on this when it ran on the tube...and I WAS WRONG! This is off the hook good...the star gets Elvis...the shyness, the enthusiasm, the desire for fame....the naive little boy in the ever evolving sex symbol package, Randy Quaid is dead on perfect as the Colonel..and the rest of the cast does not dissapoint.
I am telling you...the recreations are breathtakingly cool.. these producers GOT IT...and GOT IT RIGHT...
this is from a very very hard to please skeptic...
Elvis fans will love it...casual fans who may be interested because of all the press on Elvis this week (30th anniversary of his passing)..this would be a great place to learn about The King!
Great Mini-Series! June 10, 2007
Movie Nut (New York USA)
49 out of 51 found this review helpful
As a life long Elvis fan this was one of the better movies about the 'King'! Of course there is nothing like the original...but this movie covered alot of territory that has not been touched upon before. I was glad to finally see a portrayal of Colonel Tom Parker as he really was suppose to be..a real CREEP! This film finally shows just how deep Elvis got in with Parker, and in the end did stand up for himself. Having been to Graceland, the realism of the filming being done in Memphis(for certain scenes) was the best. The supporting actors are also great! Besides getting to the truth on Parker we get to see that Elvis and Ann-Margret were involved as she attests to in her bio, and now we get to see what really happened. I have seen this movie several times thanks to 'Showtime Channel' and am so glad that it will be out on DVD this summer- With all the garbage being released daily, I only wish the studios wouldn't make us wait forever for quality shows/movies! To the movie studios..Keep Up The Good Work!!
Great Historically Accurate Movie!!!!!! July 21, 2007
Ralph F. Glaser (Clarksville, TN)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I saw this movie about two months ago on Showtime. Hadn't heard of it before then. I have been to Graceland, Sun Studio, Beale Street, and various areas around Memphis. It is pretty cool that all the locations used in the movie are historically accurate. I am also a fan of the early Sun Records rockabilly stuff (mainly 1954-1957) and was delighted to see his connection with Sun portrayed accurately. Great movie, great acting, JRM portrays Elvis as the shy, gawky teenager to the later 60's Elvis depressed by how far he had become distanced from his musical roots, and the reality that he was no longer the public figure his entourage was conning him (whether knowingly or unknowingly) into believing he was. I think this is the truest portrayal of who Elvis really was, and even though it it was sad in it's reality at times, it gave me a more "human" view and insight into the "King of Rock and Roll". I can't wait to get the DVD!
Great, but not perfect... August 10, 2007
Vanessa Weber (WI, USA)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I watched this on the television premier. I thought it was very good, with great acting. Meyers did as best as one could acting as Elvis, better than most. Some of the later scenes, primarily for the '68 Comeback special leave something to be desired though. Meyers just looked weird trying to do what Elvis did. Anyway, the story line was enjoyable and they seemed to correctly follow history for the most part. A plus for this mini-series is that they used Elvis real voice/songs. This is something even non-Elvis fans can have fun watching.
A Tribute To The King August 16, 2007
William Jurgens (Fountain Hills, AZ United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This program was awesome. Jonathan Rhys-Meyers perfomance was amazing, he nailed Elvis right down to the blue suede shoes. I think this movie really captured Elvis the person and brought him to life once again. The final scene was inspiring, and summed up the entire story in one song. This shows why to many of us, Elvis will always simply remain, "The King." Also, this story will introduce this legend to a whole new generation.
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