Elvis: The Mini-Series

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ELVIS is the DVD version of the much lauded television miniseries (it won both Golden Globe and Emmy awards for actors Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Camryn Manheim and Randy Quaid): the transfer of the extended three hour long series to a single DVD format is successful and demonstrates once again that made of television movies can often be superior to the Hollywood format.

The film is not without its flaws: the script by Patrick Sheane Duncan is painfully pedestrian at times and the use of lip-syncing using a variety of Presley recordings isn’t always convincing. But director James Steven Sadwith manages to overcome the obstacles and gives us a rather personalized view of the life of the King.

The film covers Elvis Presley’s life from his near poverty beginnings in Tupelo to his worldwide fame and fortune at his ‘comeback’ in 1968. The development of the committed guitar-playing singer from his first record through the development of his ’style’ and the ultimate glory and insecurity that paired his magic time is well told. If the story seems to be repetitive and goes on too long, then it also is giving the audience time to see the man behind the shadow of fame. Oddly enough Jonathan Rhys Meyers (now so superb in another biographical series as Henry VIII in ‘The Tudors’) was imported for the leading role, and while some may question the use of outsourcing here,

Rhys Meyers is so convincing in every way that the reasons for casting him are clear. In all this is a quality piece of work about one of America’s icons whose presence is still palpable thirty years after Presley’s untimely death at age 42. The awards given to this film are well earned and the DVD offers a fine (if long) evening of entertainment and nostalgia.

Product Overview

Jonathan Rhys Meyers of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III and BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM delivers a definitive performance in the acclaimed mini series event that depicts Elvis from 50s teen outcast to worldwide sensation, through his grim decline to spectacular 68 comeback. Experience the triumphs and tragedies, excesses and affairs, madness and music of The King Of Rock & Roll, featuring a stellar cast that includes Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Camryn Manheim as his beloved mother Gladys, Oscar® nominee Randy Quaid as the notorious Colonel Parker, Robert Patrick as Vernon Presley, and Rose McGowan as Ann-Margret.

Customer Review
Over Rated and Over Awarded – Mayrel Falcon – Miami, FL
I have been a victim of this mini sieres of “ELVIS” on behalf of my loving wife due to the ” Jonathan whatever ” . I have been brought up with
Elvis and know his entire legacy from top to bottom. Elvis, did abuse of nonsubscribed
pills but has never been known in his past legacy and documentaries or personall friend interviews
as the person he is being portraid by this actor. This has been the (WORST) film of Elvis ever made.
I recommend for anyone intersted in the REAL STORY to see ” THIS IS ELVIS ” the film.
Elvis,is and ever will ever be the KING.

Customer Review
Elvis: The Miniseries – ElvisLover –
I like this DVD a lot. Johnathan Rhys Meyers plays Elvis wonderfully. He may not look exactly like him but he did a great job. I would recommend this to anyone who has an interest in Elvis.

Customer Review
Elvis the mini series – agloriousexistence88 –
It was a great buy, you can’t find easily this item on best buy or fye,
great quality, just wonderful