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Final review of 2022!
Matthew Brady - wrote on 12/31/2022
"There's a lot of people saying a lot of things, but in the end, you gotta listen to yourself."
‘Elvis’ may have followed the familiar biopic route, yet it delivers an impactful, dynamic punch. I wasn’t too keen on it the first time I watched it, but for whatever reason, on the second re-watch, I enjoyed it a lot more once I had an idea of the pacing.
There is never a dull moment with director Baz Lurhmann.
The film editing begins like a cocaine rush of adrenaline with wild scene transitions, depicting Elvis during his youth and prime. As the movie progresses, it slows down, and the editing isn’t as chaotic, symbolizing his declining health.
Austin Butler's portrayal of Elvis is spectacular. It’s a tricky part to play without it falling into an impersonation, as …
