Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis is one of the biggest, most talked about films of 2022, featuring a performance from Austin Butler as the legendary Elvis Presley and Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker, who a former musician’s manager, who works. as the film’s narrator and main antagonist as he recounts Presley’s rise to fame through his personal recollections.
Priscilla Presley wrote on social media after a private screening of the film, describing Butler’s performance as the widow as “extraordinary.” ”
Presley’s grandson, actor Riley Keough, has also praised the film that shows many important events in his family’s history. “In the first five minutes, I could see how much work Baz and Austin put into trying to fix it,” he told Variety. “That made me feel instantly. I started crying five minutes in and didn’t stop. There were a lot of family problems and generational problems that started around then for our family. I respect that they are working hard. to really get to the point, to get to the bottom line. feel the point. Austin captured that very well.”
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Baz Luhrmann’s ELVIS | Official trailer
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Elvis has been nominated for a total of eight academic awards, including nods in the best and best picture categories. This is Butler’s first Oscar nomination, having won a Golden Globe for her performance in the film.
How to watch Elvis
If you haven’t seen Luhrmann’s brilliantly witty two-and-a-half-hour show yet, you can watch it at home now. If you’re an HBO Max subscriber, you can watch Elvis for free. The film is also available to rent on several streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and Google Play, for $5.99.
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Philip Ellis is a freelance writer and journalist from the United Kingdom covering pop culture, relationships and LGBTQ+ issues. Her work has appeared in GQ, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller and MTV.
