Not long enough! Can’t wait for the 4HOUR Director’s cut!

I was absolutely exhausted at the end of this movie..... Elvis was absolutely exhausted at the end of his life. I think that was the point, so honestly I think the run time is fine.... maaaybe you could trim a minute here or there out of some scenes, but no one scene to me feels like it could be just cut wholesale.

I saw it twice today. I am not even that big of an Elvis fan, but the acting performances blew me away. The film didn’t feel long to me at all. I actually plan on seeing it a third time next week.

Just watched Elvis today and I honestly didn’t have high expectations, I wasn’t a big fan of Great Gatsby. But oh my god I absolutely loved Elvis, it blew my expectations out of the water. Incredible performance by Austin Butler and for someone who didn’t know a lot about Elvis it was a great insight into his life. 10/10

I saw Elvis yesterday (June 24) and it was fudging phenomenal. Austin Butler deserves Best Actor award everywhere next year. Everything in this film was perfect to me. I just loved it. I saw it with my Aunty, who is a massive Elvis fan, and she just loved it. My favourite film of 2022. 10/10

Honestly the running time didn't both me at all.... and I kind of liked the exhausted feeling at the end, because it mirrored Elvis in the end of his life. He pretty much worked himself to death, and by the end you can see how god damn tired he is. Very meta.

I just watched it. It was great. My first thought when it was over was what the hell would you cut out? Every ounce of screen time was needed and used. Fastest 2hrs 40min I've ever sat thru

@allenanddansbigshow4575

Жыл бұрын

I agree, it did not seem to be that long. It flows. The first hour was too fast cut. Some cuts were so fast I could not even focus on them. But then the movie drama kicks in. So I disagree with this review. Nothing dragged.

For me it absolutely didn’t feel that long but that comes from a massive Elvis fan and it is definitely my favorite movie of the year.

It was incredible movies , I was just lost in a magical world , I did not even notice how long it was .. it was a mind blowing magical experience watching Elvis . The best movie this year is ELVIS

I don't think it was long. it went really quickly and I came away wanting more.

Two things I immediately thought when the movie ended: Austin Butler better at least be nominated for some major acting awards and I'll definitely be buying this one when it comes out.

You're on your own here guys, too long?.. no one else is saying this... 2hr 40 mins and IT WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH!!!...AMAZING experience. an EXPERIENCE, not a movie!!!

I have to disagree with the runtime issue John had keep in mind this film is going Thru a 20 year timeline and tbh you can’t rush a 20 year timeline so the runtime is perfect

It’s weird seeing Austin Butler in a role like this. I grew up with Disney and Nickelodeon shows and he was in a lot of those.

@jairbear619

Жыл бұрын

Ned's Declassified and Zoey 101. Classics.

@Ryan-zt2xw

Жыл бұрын

Zendaya too.

Not long at all Campea!! This film is so good that I didn't notice how long it really was! Time just flew by and I wanted more! Lol...Excellent film, Movie of the year!

Best Actor…Austin Butler Best Supporting Actor…Tom Hanks Best Musical…ELVIS Best Cinematography…ELVIS Best Costume & Wardrobe.. ELVIS Yes….I loved every minute of it.

You know what. I didn't even feel the time. I felt like the film pacing was perfect. I loved every minute of the film. Austin and Hanks are amazing with their performances. Funny thing I'm not a big fan of Elvis but still was able to enjoy this film. I hope they do get some Oscar nominations. Beautiful looking film as well. Very touching and heartfelt film.

This movie was just brilliant. Such a spectacle 🤯🤯🤯

@jonathanaldecoa1099

Жыл бұрын

I loved it as well!!!!

I don’t know what the right words are, When I watch what he entered into, his voice was magical but for the time he was in the popular culture said unbelievable comments and the same from other famous blues artists when I see Elvis saying he can’t criticize any other artists “There’s room for all of us” what a gifted person he was not just in his voice but compassion to touch so many it’s still being felt in 2022😎 There is only one King and he said that too. Thank you God for letting us all lose ourselves in the gift of music That’s made for EVERYONE!….

Didn’t feel it dragged at all. Amazing film and some great performances. Butler was Elvis. Loved it and the whole cinema burst into applause at the end so it wasn’t just me that had a great time.

I honestly didn’t think the movie was long enough

Would have easily been happy with it being 3 hours. Never bored, yes emotionally spent, but about how painful it was watching the end of his life, and it was worth every moment. Could have spent more on 68’ Special and Aloha from Hawaii, but how do you pack in this man’s life even in 3 hours. I wasn’t interested in Elvis before, although grew up in 60s & 70s, I am now and have done a deep dive into his life and seen the movie 3 times now. Each time seeing more incredible details Baz put into this masterpiece.

Extraordinary performance!

i think they rushed through his early life a bit and didn’t really focus on the creation of the music as much as i would liked but the this movie finished really strong and it was really well done too to bottom

@euanuglowisdead

Жыл бұрын

yes on both, I agree with you across the board.

Na…needed to be LONGER. Release the 4 hour cut!

why do people go on about not enough about Elvis. The story was told from the view of the manager, promoter Tom Parker. it was about their relationship. I am from New Zealand and a fan. This was not about his personal life. That would be at least 4 hours. Bax is in intelligent man who researched and researched to do this movie. the previous Elvis movies n TV series are his entire life. But other movies also missed out parts. The TV series broke it down bits by bits. Warners told Baz when they saw 4 hours to cut it down. so imagine what is in that. I will never critize film director becoz I don't have the experience to critique someone who makes and directs movies. I love all his movies, and other movies. we all see things differently. Bax was the right person to do this movie, and what was Great is that he picked the right actor to play Elvis. That is genius. I was skeptical about Austin but man oh man he was amazing. And what was amazing with Baz he kept pushing n pushing Austin and tested him in different ways before he was satisfied and gave Austin the role. Don't knock the movie. just be supportive of Sir EP that his name is revived in the Big Screen by Baz to entertain and deliver the message to new generation. my 10 year old was very excited and enjoyed the movie. I found another fan to continue his legacy when I leave this world. she was very angry with Parker. she said mummy he took 50% of his earnings.😠. I laughed and said wow that is stuck in your mind? she said No. It Elvis, he was very very handsome 😂♥️ and charismatic. If my daughter enjoyed it and a young fan, why can't you people enjoy the movie and come away with a massage. We both wanted more. RIP Sir EP. and thank you Baz, Austin, Hanks n whole crew. Also big hands up to his wife who made those brilliant costumes.

I didn't get tired at all through this film. I didn't find anything really wrong with it. You can always find something if you want but I left the theater wanting more about elvis and that shows the power of film. A+

No, I think elvis was perfect run time, in fact it should be longer. I need baz to release the 4 hr cut. Edit: I also don't think theres an issue of not being film of the year/or being popular, because in england in cinemas near me, they were still getting sold out up until yesterday. And these were big screens constantly getting sold out that I struggled to buy tickets!

They could have cut some stuff out off end of Parker's life. However, that was the fastest 2.5+ plus movie I've ever seen. Much faster than Titanic. Austin did Elvis 100%. I managed to not have to make a bathroom trip during the entire movie. Already seen it twice, and plan to see it many more times. Want a 4 hour version to watch at home.

This movie was incredible imo. Showed Elvis' love for Beal st and black music in general

@jonathanaldecoa1099

Жыл бұрын

Damn straight 🕺

@jinphany.

Жыл бұрын

@Radical Sim its called re recording, which black artists also did at the time. No different than singing covers, or sampling music. He grew up in a black community. Actually learn something.

I agree the editing was absolutely exhausting. It slowed down thankfully at the 68 special onwards, but the beginning was relentless. Skipped past his early years way to quick for me. The vegas scenes were great though. First Vegas show was on point. Good film, Butler was superb and did the role great justice. Hanks was a little over the top for me but still good as hanks is.

2hours & 28 minutes.... i was upset that he NEVER SING THE FULL SONG "can't help falling in love with you" .... but overall, AUSTIN BUTLER embodied ELVIS PRESLEY spot on

@Hank_Poole

Жыл бұрын

Yes he did.

I cannot wait!!!!!! I am booked in for 5 showings in the first week!!!! ELVIS always and forever ♾ TCB

I wasn’t mentally exhausted. I sat super fascinated by Elvis and Tom Parker. I enjoyed it.

I mean if people could sit through about 3 hour long Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings and the final 2 Avenger movies this shouldn't be an issue unless you don't care for Elvis.

@junoo7761

Жыл бұрын

Thank u so much I was hooked the whole way. Sorry explosions and aliens aren’t coming from the sky 🤷🏾‍♂️

@tanakax25

Жыл бұрын

I love Elvis and I couldn't sit for more than an hour at this fucking joke. A distortion pedal guitar solo in the middle.of an Elvis song? Are you fucking kidding me?

Almost perfect. Movie of the year by far.

This was to me not so exhausting of a film being a major Elvis fan. Seeing Elvis come to life on the big screen was so amazing. For me i could ve had more of it. The pace felt faster at first but then it got perfect for me. Thank you for your reviews.

@harlow743

Жыл бұрын

Seeing Elvis come to life on the big screen ?....Haven't you seen any of his films ?

@Emmanuel_Lacombe

Жыл бұрын

@@harlow743 i think you miss the point of what im saying. I saw many movies but a biopic portraying him that well is a first.

When the movie started I was thinking, oh no…. Luhrmann going to Luhrmann, but then the film shifted. Got me to laugh, made me have fun with it’s over the top style, even like Elvis not being a fan. Then the third act started. I thought to myself, here we go, this is where it falls apart. And while I agree, it’s too long, it sticks the landing it was shooting for and I was overall blown away. I think Baz hit the mark and it’s going to see some Oscar Noms. Bravo

The thing about Elvis being larger than life is that you don’t have to be the biggest Elvis fan to understand why he was the most popular celebrity in the world for 20 years. Jackie Chan talks about listening to Elvis and singing Elvis songs as a part of how he learned to speak English. He also just said he likes the music of Elvis as well which also helped. So you’re talking about a guy that never got to tour outside of America And yet still had a worldwide following and a worldwide audience for his music. Elvis was a guy that literally just one day decided he wanted to be a secret agent at large, so he just went to the White House to talk to President Nixon and ask him about it And he could do that because he’s fucking Elvis. Who is the guy? I just decided I’m going to ask the President of the United States if I can be a secret agent at large and I’m also going to bring him a World War II era special edition, colt, 45 gun, as a sign of respect for the President of the United States. The other part of that story is that he did this all unannounced. That’s how much power Elvis had just because of his fame. This is the kind of guy that would make a new friend and then solidify that friend by buying him a brand new Cadillac. I’m pretty sure that people will always understand why Elvis was the number one most famous person in the world for 20 years. It’s not that hard to figure out. He was larger than life and he was making incredible music and he had a huge personality.

I’d bet any amount of money that Austin butler gets the Oscar

The movie was sooo entertaining I didn’t feel it was 2 hrs and 40 min long .. and this is coming from a girl that gets bored easily watching movies

Didn’t feel long as a Elvis fan, felt it goes fast

I mean to me It didn't feel long at all I was so immersed in the film itself I didn't realise that it was even 2 hours and 30 minutes. I'm not a massive Elvis fan and this just took me away.

Elvis loved black music and appreciated it. No Elvis without black music.

@ikexbankai

Жыл бұрын

Yup yup yup

@richierich7229

Жыл бұрын

No one is doubting that.

@xhyre179

Жыл бұрын

We also wouldn’t have Bruno Mars too

@verbaljohnwilkesboot

Жыл бұрын

@@richierich7229 I think he's just saying he's happy with the way it was portrayed in the movie.

@shanejive6292

Жыл бұрын

Right

I think the time of it was perfect. If you think it is too long you are not an Elvis fan. You don't get it obviously

@jesseoneill1964

Жыл бұрын

Shut up

Such an amazing film. The energy and atmosphere is electrifying. I could almost agree that the film was slightly too long except that if it had been shorter, it might have done a disservice to just how impactful Elvis was to American culture and music world-wide. I mean, Elvis was to music what James Dean and Marlon Brando were to acting. I could easily see this deservedly winning the Oscar for best film and / or best director, best music, and best actor Oscar for Austin Butler.

If he wins the Oscar he needs to say "Thank ya, thank you very much"

i see elvis gets nominated for best picture , hanks for best supporting actor , austin butler best actor

@richierich7229

Жыл бұрын

I agree. But a lot of people seem to doubt it but I'm confident that they will be proven wrong.

This film is outstanding! Butler and Hanks will win Oscars for this film. All the performances were incredible. Really enjoyed this movie and highly recommend!

It depends... Some of us love long movies. This one, I can't wait!! 🤗

Just watched it and I disagree whole heartedly about it being too long. Didn’t feel it at all. Austin Butler was phenomenal

I can't say for Best Picture. But others would have to be: Leading Actor, Supporting Actor, Editing, Production Design, Costume Design....at least. Mid-way through it felt very Scorsese-esque.

If the biggest complaint is its to long then that's dumb

@davinalopez-oz1ez

Жыл бұрын

Exactly 2 1/2 hours is usually how long film's are now. Always bitching about runtime

I loved the movie, I agree with critics saying it is not critical with his life, it’s very much a „just showing the positive“ movie, but I was fine with it, the movie as it is is still great And I did not find it exhausting at all, don’t get that either, second half of the movie was much slower

After hearing these opinions I'm pretty sure I won't care about the runtime. If the runtime is little longer than two and a half hour then so be it. I don't know much about Austin Butler but now I'm excited to see him, and as for Tom Hanks... Well, it's Tom Hanks y'all!

No spectacular Elvis movie is to Long!!! And this is an Incredible Movie! 🍿🎬🎞 #AustinButlerForOscar 👑⭐️🌹 #TomHanks ⭐️🌹 #BazLuhrmann 🌹

Tom Hanks best Oscar winning performance is the Wilson scene OMG when he lost Wilson 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Thought it was fantastic

Hello- John certainly has a right to his opinion but why is it if critics can't seem to stand longer films?

@manifesteddestiny.

Жыл бұрын

I think it's bc it their job to watch movies. I don't like staying at my job longer than I have to either

I didn’t think it felt too long. I have to disagree about Tom Hanks’ performance, I found him really hard to take seriously and his accent far too goofy. Also, I’m not sold on some of the music choices, such as a cover of an Elvis song or some rap songs.

@jinphany.

Жыл бұрын

Yes but because he was an immigrant he actually switched between his native accent and american accent.

It was great it was nice to see something rather than the garbage that’s same in movies anymore uniqueness and different is important rather than the same stuff that we normally see it’s always great to see something that’s unique for once or just different in many ways there’s not much talent in movies anymore lately Austin was fantastic though and I like learning things I don’t know or didn’t know

It went by incredibly fast for me. In fact, I wanted more. And I wasn’t an Elvis fan. Am now. If there is a 4 hour director’s cut, I wanna buy it, and I’ve never bought a movie in my entire 64 years.

I dont mind a 3hr. Movie like what TITANIC was...if its really good...ts like watching 2 films...😄😄

This review became too exhausting half way through

@ikexbankai

Жыл бұрын

I truly will never understand how he didn’t see the irony. John is way to long winded

@methosimortal

Жыл бұрын

If you cut 20 min out of this review, it will be a top 5 review of the year 🤣

This movie hadn't been on my radar at all but the trailers completely sold me and now I'm very excited. Moulin Rouge is also one of my favourite movies of all time, but I haven't particularly enjoyed any of Baz Luhrman's other films so I'm interested to see how this one will shake out. Definitely watching it next week :)

It’s funny because something I really disliked about moulin rouge is the directing. The editing is so much and you can’t appreciate the dance numbers or what the actors are performing because it’s all cut and fast passed. So will see if I like Elvis

It's difficult to fit 42 years of a life that had so many ups and downs. The first hour was just about the most exciting Cinema of the year showing early Elvis his influences and his animal magnetism. But there was no way to continue the story with the elimination of the sad demise of a true marvel. I would have preferred a 2 hour film of just the high points. We knew Elvis shot televisions we didn't have to see it.

@jinphany.

Жыл бұрын

But it was good to include his downwards spiral, otherwise it wouldn't be a true biopic.

I feel there could have been a bit more soul into the film. I was looking forward to seeing who Elvis was, as a person, as a father, as a husband, as a son, as a friend, how he met his wife, their romance, what challenges he faced growing up, how did he overcome those challenges to get his first record deals with Sun Records, what he felt when his first record achieved success, what he felt on anything.

@moekontze116

Жыл бұрын

yes would had been nice to see his personal life story, but this was told from the promoter as their professional relationship. so there was a 4 hours cut, so imagine what is in there...

@pankajgoel5354

Жыл бұрын

@@moekontze116 I think they missed a trick here. It was up to them to show it from his own perspective if they wanted and show him growing up and achieving his first record deal and focus on his love, life and triumphs, instead of just making a documentary of all the problems he faced.

Watched it yesterday and I loved it, great movie!

I loved the movie but I think Hanks' portrayal was a bit off. He was too obvious in showing the Colonel as the villain, almost to the moustache-twisting level. And I know he wanted the accent and voice to be authentic but I found his voice annoying after a while.

@jinphany.

Жыл бұрын

Well you can't really blame him for doing an authentic voice. And if you was annoyed by colonel then probably means they did sth right.

The great Gatsby is still ahead of its time. Love that movie to death so I can’t wait for this.

I've been looking forward to this movie as well, though the run time did lessen my excitement a bit. Not that long movies can't be great, but this didn't strike me as something that would need to be over 2 1/2 hours long.

@80steen44

Жыл бұрын

Well, you're talking about a career from 1953 to 1977 where he was basically three different types of performer in 3 different decades

I agree that the movie was too long but only because this should have been a two-parter. They could have made the first film about his earlier days and his time in the military. While the second covered his time in Hollywood, the stuff with Nixon, his downfall, and his eventual death. Both of which could have been 2 hour films.

Haven't seen it yet but I expect to be in opposite camp to John when it comes to the length of the movie.

I'm going to see it on Sunday (me and my mum who have got unlimited cards for our local cinema) and I've been looking forward to this film ever since I seen the teaser trailer and it looks phenomenal and this is why I go to the cinema to be entertained and have that escape from all nasty shit in the world and relax and watch a movie

Too long??????????Man, Lurhmann has a 4hr cut of this waiting in the wings.

@jonathanaldecoa1099

Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to see that shit bro🕺🔥

@jinphany.

Жыл бұрын

I need it released stat 😂

I just saw Elvis. It was awesome. I loved it. The performance from both Tom and Austin were superb. I also can see both of them get oscar nominations. And most definitely they have a very good chance to win. The movie somehow was dragging after the first two hours. I was also hoping the movie will be over at that point. Anyway, it was really good and I will watch it again sooner or later. This movie really rocks.

Saw it yesterday with my mom . She grew up during that era and was a Elvis fan . She enjoyed it . I didn't feel the length . It actually flew by to me . I want to see the 4 hr cut . Idk what you could trim as there is alot to tell for this music icon . I'm also very interested on where it's box office ends up . Bohemian Rhapsody almost got to a billion . Could Elvis reach somewhere near that ? I think it's gonna have a nice opening weekend . The fan event I went to last night was pretty full with lots of the older crowd .

Who would have guessed the d-bag DJ from the League of Assassians on Arrow might some day be a best actor winner.

@christineoneal666

Жыл бұрын

Was Austin a bad guy on "Arrow"? I've heard of the show but not seen it.

@williamroper5422

Жыл бұрын

@@christineoneal666 He appeared in about 3 episodes of Arrow about six years ago. He was first teased as a potential love interest for one of the main characters, but was then revealed as a spy and henchmen of the big bad and killed off.

I didn't feel the time at all. I was along for the ride and wish they had added some for the middle of his career.

I don’t care how long it is. It’s the top movie of my lifetime

@GoDawgs18

Жыл бұрын

You must have had a horrible life up to this point. What a disgrace of a film

Baz should’ve directed the Tupac movie

@MILVO17

Жыл бұрын

Tupac doesn't even come close to the height of success of Elvis. Most people forgot about him already.

@rasheedmumuney2770

Жыл бұрын

@@MILVO17 forget about Tupac??? Maybe in your small white bubble of life y’all have. Boy you must snuggle up at night dreaming of Elvis with these baseless comments you keep throwing on here. It’s kinda humorous atp lol

@rasheedmumuney2770

Жыл бұрын

Nah, his style of directing would’ve taken away the focus from the man

Amazing film. Props to the cast and crew. Just the sound mix alone in this movie is god tier. 10/10.

"may-nee-ACK-uhl" 😂

@deborahcornell171

Жыл бұрын

@George Black Ikr? I actually corrected him out loud then felt silly for doing it..but couldn't help myself.😅

@blackson1978

Жыл бұрын

@@deborahcornell171 I feel good that I'm not alone in my pettiness. 😁

I can’t wait to see it Friday. Grew up with Elvis and hope to take my parents!

I don't even like to sit through end credits of Marvel films any more, but we stayed until the very end just to keep the feeling of this movie going. It is hard to translate the energy of Elvis to anyone who doesn't know music or was not alive when the king was at his peak. I was especially interested with the use of rap and what his opinion of modern urban music would be.

Hi I did a brief out of theater review on Elvis on my tiktok page plus I'm on KZread with a full review under my first and last name. It's my first KZread video. Just thought I'd reach out as I enjoyed your KZread review on Elvis. I just subscribed on your channel

what movies did it remind you of? I've got Carlito's Way, and the Elephant Man. 1970s Elvis is Carlito to Sean Penn's Colonel Parker, close relations, deceit, betrayal. The Elephant Man was a circus act that was abused by both the showman and by the doctor as well. ALSO, the style and feel of the movie felt like Spiderman Into the Spiderverse.

I am going to see the movie this Friday. I cannot wait.

fantastic film bravo amazing cast ,

Haha Erin is the best !!

From the trailers, it is covering too much! May b too long bcause they didnt focus more before they started. Judy worked, in part, bcause it used such a small time period. The Luhrmann pace is going to b overboard at 2h39m, for many people. Also, one market for the movie is older people that actually remember him, these problems will likely b more of an issue for that demo.

Amazing! Loved it. This movie was filled to the brim with all the emotions. It was sexy, sweaty, love, lust, greed, betrayal, infamy. Austin Butler did a fantastic job portraying Elvis he put his heart and soul into this part and i completely appreciate it. Tom Hanks was unrecognizable and incredible. Definitely a must see movie.

Ray is the best man 🤣

@GeekyMedia

Жыл бұрын

He brings a great vibe to the show!! I feel like he keeps everyone a little grounded 👀😂

Everyone laughing at John’s no-sell of Erin was the best part of this video.

Loved the movie!

Thank you, thank you very much…

Are you really complaining about a film being too long? What?

I’m seeing it this week and I can’t wait! I survived the 2.5+ hours of Spider-man: No Way Home and I expect the same for this film also.

Complaining a movie is long? Most films today are usually 2 1/2 hours long wtf you expect

@Living_Matrix1

Жыл бұрын

A short film can be too long. A long film can be too short. It depends on the story. That's obvious.