Director Baz Luhrmann crafted a new biography/concert film of Elvis Presley from interviews, home movies and unreleased/alternative footage from previous films Elvis: That's the Way it Is & Elvis on Tour.
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| A movie so nice, I saw it twice. |
If you're a longtime viewer of this blog, you may have noticed that I am a fan of Elvis. (See Screencap Recap #45 & #66.) Of course, I was excited about the prospect of a new Elvis concert film when I heard about it several months ago.
Fast forward to February 21st: It was a cold day in Boston (around 30F or -1C) and I was feeling sorry for myself because a plan I had hoped for had fallen through. I decided I didn't have much to do, so I might as well check out this new Elvis movie.
The music was loud and clear, like seeing Elvis in person. Some of the editing choices struck me as strange, but for the most part I really enjoyed it and at times was genuinely moved.
I had mentioned to several relatives that I would be interested in watching E.P.i.C. again but nobody was particularly interested, so I went to see it again by myself this morning.
I wasn't quite as blown away on the second viewing but I noticed the sound system at my local cinema, Event Cinemas Marion was better than the AMC at Boston Common.
The editing still bothered me on the second viewing. For example, an interview clip was inserted in the middle of the song How Great Thou Art. This happened at least one other time.
The majority of the songs were presented in edited form, I understand the intent may have been to include as many songs as possible, I would've preferred more full performances.
Despite those criticisms, I think this movie is well worth checking out if you're an Elvis fan. I don't think this movie is better than Elvis: That's the Way it Is (particularly the 2001 version), but it's a good companion piece.
** 3/4
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| Lake Elizabeth, Fremont, California. |
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| Coyote Hills, Newark, CA. |
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| Looking down from Mission Peak, Fremont. |
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| Hills near Fremont, CA |
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| Near Sunol, CA |
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| Flying back to Adelaide |
It was a good trip. I had fun sightseeing, saw family, met some wrestlers had lots of good food.
Now I have to find some joy and meaning in my real life.
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