The movie fails to provide a closer look at the real Priscilla -- most of the movie's portrayal is already known to the world-wide Elvis audiences. Worse is that it portrays Elvis in such a negative light -- again, much of which; the drug addiction and its obvious ills, the audience already knows. The actors did what they could to this uninspiring script, especially Elordi but it was really the visuals that were, if anything, at all interesting and beautiful. That said, I could not get past the height difference between the key actors which was an obvious mismatch nor a more in-depth understanding of the main character herself. As I drove home from the theatre I just kept asking myself, "But...why? Why make this movie?" What good comes from it? For me, the portrayal did no good to Priscilla necessarily; as mentioned it taught little of her; her parents or their parenting, it lacked an emotional fullness to the real life story of this romance (if you will), and other than the bedroom scenes, very little of Priscilla's thinking, the relationship of Elvis and she. Lastly, and importantly, it does little good to the real-life extended Presley family, not to mention, the legacy of Elvis.
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Still Relevant and One if not The Best Biblical Films
24 March 2013
Nearly 50 years later, this film still delivers in a big way! The characters translate both the spoken and unspoken Word; spirit is captured. Though many very slow and long shots, I found them purposeful and more of an addition than subtraction to the overall. The sets were realistic and the actors for Jesus, Mary and the Apostles were all believable.
Even 47 years ago, the make up for lepers was really good. The technical for Jesus walking on the water was believable. Loved the scenes with Satan in the dessert and the sound and details with camera focused on the dust coming from his walk.
Cannot think of a better modern day rendition of the NT.
Even 47 years ago, the make up for lepers was really good. The technical for Jesus walking on the water was believable. Loved the scenes with Satan in the dessert and the sound and details with camera focused on the dust coming from his walk.
Cannot think of a better modern day rendition of the NT.
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