Elvis: The Mini-Series |  | Director: James Steven Sadwith
Actors: Camryn Manheim, Rose McGowan, Danny Nelson, Jack Noseworthy, Randy Quaid
Studio: ANCHOR BAY
Category: DVD
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Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 9474
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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Product Description
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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 Better than expected yet focused on the wrong aspects. June 26, 2009
Sonny Dominguez (Hollywood North, CA USA)
Granted I am not as big as an Elvis aficionado as some and I understand that this was licensed by the estate. I do however take issue with the whole "religious phase" since Elvis the Gospel years shows it was more than just a phase in his life, but rather a cornerstone foundation of who is was.
Not being a fan of Jonathan Rhys Myers at all, I will give him great credit for being Elvis. However the aspects of his life they focused bored me, too many scenes involving his pill dependence and waiting to have sex with Pricilla.
 Wonderful June 13, 2009
Daniael Mahar (AL)
This is a wonderful series. We enjoyed watching it and everyone of my friends have borrowed it and enjoyed it. If you like Elvis I am sure you will enjoy this mini-series! :)
Awesome! May 27, 2009
Tessa L. Greenaway
You couldn't ask for a better look-alike, sound-alike like this guy Jonathan Rhys Meyers. He does an excellent job portraying Elvis in his high and low days along side great supporting actors! Elvis' life is shown on a whole new angle - the side of Elvis that fans in his day didn't see and now can only imagine what drove him to his demise and as well what made him great.
You wouldn't be wasting your money if you are an Elvis fan to buy this series!
Very good Elvis biography April 11, 2009
Colton's Mom (Eagle River, AK USA)
Probably the best show/movie/mini-series I've seen on Elvis. I love Jonathan Rhys Myers portrayal of Elvis, very real.
Bought for Rhys-Meyers, stayed for Elvis. July 9, 2008
Magdalen Hobbs (Toronto, ON)
I am not the world's biggest Elvis fan. I bought this DVD because I fancied Jonathan Rhys-Meyers after seeing him in Bend It Like Beckham (Widescreen Edition), The Tudors - The Complete First Season, and Match Point. I had seen a promo for it on TV but had missed it when it was on. I am now an Elvis fan!
The reason why this adaptation works so well is that Rhys-Meyers is able to perfectly capture Elvis' magnetism and earthy charm in his portrayal of the King. He has the nervous energy that's just right and despite his Irish background, a PERFECT accent.
Rather than chronicling the downfall we all know too well, the image of Elvis in Vegas in those awful white jumpsuits,it starts off with an Elvis hungry to be heard and ends with his 1968 comeback special. The screenplay shows just enough criticism so as to be truthful but not enough to detract from the legend.
Also an added bonus is that it's Elvis' actual singing voice that's used rather than Rhys-Myers', who has a pleasant enough voice (see Velvet Goldmine) but can't touch the most iconic voice in American history.
All in all, immensely enjoyable and a worthwhile purchase
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