{"id":9148,"date":"2022-06-22T14:48:25","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T21:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=9148"},"modified":"2022-06-22T14:48:29","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T21:48:29","slug":"elvis-incredibly-exciting-great-performances-an-emotional-roller-coaster-from-start-to-finish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2022\/elvis-incredibly-exciting-great-performances-an-emotional-roller-coaster-from-start-to-finish\/","title":{"rendered":"Elvis * Incredibly Exciting, Great Performances, An Emotional Roller Coaster From Start to Finish"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.poster.jpg?fit=202%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9153\" width=\"101\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.poster.jpg?w=607&amp;ssl=1 607w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.poster.jpg?resize=202%2C300&amp;ssl=1 202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 101px) 100vw, 101px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis\u2019s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between the two spanning over 20 years, from Presley\u2019s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the significant and influential people in Elvis\u2019s life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Heather S., comments, \u201cThis is an incredible and exciting film. From the opening scene until the credits roll, the movie is a roller coaster of emotions. Austin\u2019s performance as the king of Rock n Roll is revolutionary. It\u2019s impossible to take your eyes off of him. He truly becomes Elvis with his mannerisms and dancing.\u201d See her full review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elvis<br>By Heather S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v_aJGmNXMbY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.c.jpg?fit=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9151\" width=\"150\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.c.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.c.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.c.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Elvis<\/em> is a movie everyone needs to see! One of the greatest biopics is finally here and it does not disappoint. Fans of all generations will love this film for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Elvis <\/em>is told from the point of view of Colonel Parker (Tom Hanks) who used to be Elvis\u2019s manager. He tells the story of how he met Elvis (Austin Butler) and how the singer took the world by storm. The film covers the years of Elvis\u2019s life as a young adult until his passing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an incredible and exciting film. From the opening scene until the credits roll, the movie is a roller coaster of emotions. Austin\u2019s performance as the king of Rock n Roll is revolutionary. It\u2019s impossible to take your eyes off of him. He truly becomes Elvis with his mannerisms and dancing. Austin\u2019s performance is Oscar-worthy, just like the rest of the film. The movie humanizes Elvis, where audiences see him as more than just a performer. It\u2019s heartbreaking to see how this larger-than-life legend never lived the life he wanted. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.d.jpg?fit=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9152\" width=\"225\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.d.jpg?w=1074&amp;ssl=1 1074w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.d.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.d.jpg?resize=1024%2C429&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.d.jpg?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The film unites both Elvis fans and non-enthusiasts by showing this icon in a never-before-seen profile. Following Elvis throughout his life and witnessing his love of music made me feel as if he\u2019s been a friend of mine for years. Producer\/Director\/Writer<em>, <\/em>Baz Lurhmann delivers an incredible film and story here. It is completely engaging, has a perfect mix of modern music and Elvis classics, along with swapping between Elvis and the Colonel\u2019s points of view. Archival elements such as newspaper headlines and comic book art are put to good use and the film ends with a video recording of Elvis\u2019s last concert. The costumes are spectacular. The scene of Elvis\u2019s Las Vegas residency wearing his iconic white suit is beautiful since it looks like the viewers are watching a live performance. This is one movie that you should watch in theaters to capture its greatness. The music blaring; Austin\u2019s acting; and the cinematography should be experienced on the big screen.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.a.jpg?fit=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9149\" width=\"150\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.a.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.a.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elvis.a.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Elvis<\/em> offers several themes, but the most important one is to live the life you want to. Elvis\u2019s mother warned him of living a life to please others and that he would eventually lose himself, which is exactly what happened. Elvis never lived his life for himself and, in the end, it consumed him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Elvis<\/em> 5 out 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18 plus adults. It premieres in theaters June 24, 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis\u2019s (Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between the two spanning over 20 years, from Presley\u2019s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the significant and influential people in Elvis\u2019s life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! 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