unfortunate, since large portions of the story are told from his perspective -- that it almost derails the entire production when he's seen or D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 28, 2019). "Tom Hanks In Talks To Play Colonel Tom Parker In Baz Luhrmann Untitled Elvis Presley Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 14, 2020 . Retrieved January 19, 2021. heard. (That means his makeup is about as awful as his come-and-go accent.) Combined with the aforementioned over-the-top flash of Kaplan, Anna (August 16, 2022). "I lived it': Priscilla Presley shares the 'Elvis' scenes that were toughest to watch". Today. Archived from the original on August 28, 2022 . Retrieved August 28, 2022.

It's certainly worth a watch either way, if only based on the strength of its source material. The colorful costumes and production design by Bigger Than Life: The Story of Elvis (22:22) - Baz Luhrmann, Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, costume designer Catherine Lenker, Maureen Lee (May 12, 2022). "Baz Luhrmann teases 'Elvis' as a '3-act pop cultural opera' ". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on May 12, 2022 . Retrieved May 13, 2022.Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' Opens Guadalajara Festival". Variety. June 10, 2022. Archived from the original on June 21, 2022 . Retrieved June 21, 2022. a b Kroll, Justin (February 21, 2020). "Yola to Play Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020 . Retrieved January 19, 2021. Archerd, Army (January 21, 1996). "20th aboard 'Last Train to Memphis' ". Variety . Retrieved June 1, 2023. For those curious about the new film ELVIS, Baz Luhrmann, the director, provided a private screening for me and Jerry Schilling at Warner studios recently. This story is about Elvis and Colonel Parker's relationship. It is a true story told brilliantly and creatively that only Baz, in his unique artistic way, could have delivered. Austin Butler, who played Elvis is outstanding. Halfway through the film, Jerry and I looked at each other and said WOW!!! Bravo to him... he knew he had big shoes to fill. He was extremely nervous playing this part. I can only imagine. Tom Hanks was Col Parker in this film. What a character he was. There was two sides to Colonel, Jerry and I witnessed both. The story, as we all know, does not have a happy ending. But I think you will understand a little bit more of Elvis's journey, penned by a director who put his heart and soul and many hours into this film. [104] Collin, Robbie (May 25, 2022). "Elvis, review: You can't help falling in love with Baz Luhrmann's jukebox epic". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on May 26, 2022 . Retrieved May 26, 2022.

For a slightly warmer take on Elvis and a more detailed synopsis of the story, please refer to Brian Orndorf's theatrical review. Curious newcomers, as well as those who saw and enjoyed it theatrically, The film had its world premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival on May 25, 2022, where it received a twelve-minute standing ovation from the audience, the longest for an Australian film at the festival and tying with Hirokazu Kore-eda's Broker for the longest overall. [66] [67] [68] It also opened the Guadalajara International Film Festival in Mexico on June 10 [69] and at the Sydney Film Festival in Australia on June 15. [70] Hyo-Joo, Bae (May 2, 2022). 12분 기립 박수 ‘브로커’ 수상 가능성은? "황금종려상 충분히"[12-minute standing ovation 'Broker' Chances of winning? "Enough for the Palme d’Or"]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 27, 2022 . Retrieved May 27, 2022. challenges of bridging three decades' worth of important locations including Elvis' Graceland mansions (and its interior decorations, of course), as

Elvis Presley's Ex-Wife Praises Baz Luhrmann Movie". Screen Rant. May 2, 2022. Archived from the original on May 25, 2022 . Retrieved May 25, 2022. dot Elvis' third act in Las Vegas. It's a frequently over-the-top yet carefully reigned-in sonic experience, one that captures plenty of impressive A closing statement additionally explains that a series of lawsuits in the 1980s exposed Parker's financial abuse of Elvis, with Parker settling out of court and cutting his ties to the Presley estate after failing to claim immunity as a stateless person. Elvis Presley remains the greatest-selling solo artist in history, beloved by millions worldwide even decades after his death. At the same time, Parker dies impoverished and alone in the hospital, having gambled the rest of his ill-gotten fortune away.

youth to the star-making concert during which he first met "Colonel" Tom Parker and, of course, the much more grandiose stage shows that frequently Nordyke, Kimberly (March 12, 2023). "Oscars: Complete Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 13, 2023 . Retrieved March 13, 2023. Lang, Brent (September 16, 2020). "Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Adds Richard Roxburgh, Helen Thomson, Dacre Montgomery". Variety. Archived from the original on September 17, 2020 . Retrieved September 17, 2020. New Elvis Trailer Shows The Birth Of A Star". Empire. Archived from the original on June 25, 2022 . Retrieved June 22, 2022. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 25, 2019). "Baz Luhrmann Elvis Presley Film Finds Its Priscilla Presley In Netflix 'The Society' Actress Olivia DeJonge". Deadline. Archived from the original on December 31, 2020 . Retrieved January 19, 2021.Baz Luhrmann's involvement was first announced in April 2014, with Kelly Marcel writing the script for Warner Bros. [14] No further development was announced until March 2019, when Tom Hanks was cast in the role of Colonel Tom Parker. Luhrmann was set as director, and also replaced Marcel as screenwriter with Sam Bromell and Craig Pearce. [15] [16] [17] Austin Butler is a hunk of burning love". May 25, 2022. Archived from the original on May 25, 2022 . Retrieved May 25, 2022. ability, stage presence, dramatic moments? All mostly accounted for and, when paired with the inarguably interesting life and career path of Elvis, D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 10, 2020). " Elvis: Baz Luhrmann-Tom Hanks Movie Returning To Production In Australia After COVID-19 Shutdown". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 10, 2020 . Retrieved September 10, 2020. Australian Elvis fans treated to new movie, new exhibition". Australian Geographic. May 25, 2022. Archived from the original on June 29, 2022 . Retrieved June 26, 2022.