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When “Elvis” opens in theaters Friday, it will resurrect one of the most iconic figures in American music in the biggest, most bedazzled film to ever try to capture the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.On the day of Austin Butler's final screen test for “Elvis," director Baz Luhrmann threw everything at him. Butler had spent five months building up to that moment, workshopping the role with Luhrmann, doing hair and make-up tests, rehearsing the songs.

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Elvis lives again with acclaimed portrayal by Austin Butler Elvis lives again with acclaimed portrayal by Austin Butler

Elvis lives again with acclaimed portrayal by Austin Butler

It’s overstuffed, bloated, and succumbs to trite biopic decisions.It’s overstuffed, bloated, and succumbs to trite biopic decisions.

Elvis movie review & film summary (2022) | Roger Ebert

Austin Butler is Elvis in Baz Luhrmann's razzle-dazzle biopic. Read the Empire review.Austin Butler is Elvis in Baz Luhrmann's razzle-dazzle biopic. Read the Empire review.

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"Elvis” is a gorgeous tragedy, a movie mixtape with a sonorous performance at its core, even if it's not sure what it actually wants to say about the King."Elvis” is a gorgeous tragedy, a movie mixtape with a sonorous performance at its core, even if it's not sure what it actually wants to say about the King.

‘Elvis’ review: Austin Butler is a great impersonator, but Baz Luhrmann doesn’t capture the complicated King | The Seattle Times

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Austin Butler talks us through the painstaking process of his finding the cadences of Elvis Presley's speaking and singing style for 'Elvis.'Austin Butler talks us through the painstaking process of his finding the cadences of Elvis Presley's speaking and singing style for 'Elvis.'

How Austin Butler mastered the distinct sound of Elvis Presley's voice | EW.com

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Austin Butler turns in a stellar performance as Elvis Presley, though much of Baz Luhrmann's stylish music biopic 'Elvis' is a narrative mess.Austin Butler turns in a stellar performance as Elvis Presley, though much of Baz Luhrmann's stylish music biopic 'Elvis' is a narrative mess.

'Elvis' review: Austin Butler rules as the King over musical mess

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By giving Tom Hanks free rein as Elvis' manipulative manager, Luhrmann diminishes a groundbreaking artist and his monumental accomplishmentsBy giving Tom Hanks free rein as Elvis' manipulative manager, Luhrmann diminishes a groundbreaking artist and his monumental accomplishments

A Review Of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis

Austin Butler plays the King, with Tom Hanks as Colonel Parker, in Baz Luhrmann’s pull-out-the-stops biopic.Austin Butler plays the King, with Tom Hanks as Colonel Parker, in Baz Luhrmann’s pull-out-the-stops biopic.

Hunka hunka burning ‘Elvis’ - The Boston Globe

Baz Luhrmann explained that "Elvis" star Austin Butler was hyper-sensitive to how accurate his portrayal of Elvis Presley was on set.Baz Luhrmann explained that "Elvis" star Austin Butler was hyper-sensitive to how accurate his portrayal of Elvis Presley was on set.

‘Elvis’: Austin Butler Stopped Baz Luhrmann from Filming ‘Corny’ Song | IndieWire

Austin Butler on honoring the King and feeling forever grateful for the support he's received from the Presley familyAustin Butler on honoring the King and feeling forever grateful for the support he's received from the Presley family

Austin Butler on the Nerves He Felt in Portraying Elvis Presley | PEOPLE.com

The brief life of Elvis Presley is not something that fits neatly into a conventional biopic formula, though many have tried. It was, perhaps, always going to take a director as wild and visionary as Baz Luhrmann to do something that evokes the essence of the King’s 42 years. The brief life of Elvis Presley is not something that fits neatly into a conventional biopic formula, though many have tried. It was, perhaps, always going to take a director as wild and visionary as Baz Luhrmann to do something that evokes the essence of the King’s 42 years.

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Why hasn’t there been a great Elvis biopic yet? Well, Austin Butler wasn’t around to star as the King of Rock 'n' Roll. At the center of Baz Luhrmann’s sprawlingWhy hasn’t there been a great Elvis biopic yet? Well, Austin Butler wasn’t around to star as the King of Rock 'n' Roll. At the center of Baz Luhrmann’s sprawling

Movie review: Dazzling biopic a reminder of what made 'Elvis' King of Rock 'n' Roll | | fltimes.com

Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" builds on Presley's amazing legacy with an electrifying performance of Austin Butler.

Austin Butler gives ‘Elvis’ an allure even Tom Hanks’ accent can’t mess up - cleveland.com

Baz Luhrmann -- director of the upcoming biopic "Elvis" -- recently revealed that he has a much longer cut of the musical drama."There’s so much more," he said of a significantly longer director's cut that he made.

Baz Luhrmann has a 4-hour version of 'Elvis'

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In "Elvis," Baz Luhrmann turns his camp-flavored maximalism to the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley. And while the result is profoundly uneven, the highs are too high (and too outrageous) to be missed. FOX film critic Caroline Siede reviews this over-the-top biopic.In "Elvis," Baz Luhrmann turns his camp-flavored maximalism to the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley. And while the result is profoundly uneven, the highs are too high (and too outrageous) to be missed. FOX film critic Caroline Siede reviews this over-the-top biopic.

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With a new biopic out soon, we look at how the fashion-loving rock ’n’ roll icon created his own ground-breaking imageWith a new biopic out soon, we look at how the fashion-loving rock ’n’ roll icon created his own ground-breaking image

How Elvis became the original king of style

Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann throws his whole mad heart into the alternately ridiculous and sublime biopic Elvis.Moulin Rouge director Baz Luhrmann throws his whole mad heart into the alternately ridiculous and sublime biopic Elvis.

Elvis review: Baz Luhrmann’s ridiculous, sublime biopic | Digital Trends

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We talk to director Baz Luhrmann and the cast of 'Elvis' about giving the film a modern sound.We talk to director Baz Luhrmann and the cast of 'Elvis' about giving the film a modern sound.

Why artists like Doja Cat and Kanye West were essential to Elvis | EW.com

According to director Baz Luhrmann, a longer version of his newest biopic, Elvis. According to director Baz Luhrmann, a longer version of his newest biopic, Elvis.

Director Baz Lurhmann Reveals A Four-Hour Cut Of ‘Elvis’ Biopic Exists – Deadline

Luhrmann had to trim down "Elvis" from four hours to two hours and 30 minutes.Luhrmann had to trim down "Elvis" from four hours to two hours and 30 minutes.

Baz Luhrmann Says 'Elvis' 4-Hour Cut Exists: 'There's So Much More' - Variety

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Austin Butler is Elvis and Tom Hanks (in a fat suit) plays Colonel Tom Parker in the new film about the music legend.Austin Butler is Elvis and Tom Hanks (in a fat suit) plays Colonel Tom Parker in the new film about the music legend.

Review: Austin Butler will make you believe he's 'Elvis' in Baz Luhrmann's exhilarating new movie | Datebook

From Elvis' first girlfriend to President Nixon, here's what was in Baz Luhrmann's 4-hour cut of Elvis.From Elvis' first girlfriend to President Nixon, here's what was in Baz Luhrmann's 4-hour cut of Elvis.

Elvis: Baz Luhrmann Reveals What Was Nixed From His 4-Hour Cut

Australian director Baz Luhrmann told RadioTimes.com that he found it very difficult to cut his epic Elvis Presley biopic.

Baz Luhrmann reveals "4-hour version" of Elvis exists | Radio Times

The final trailer for Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' film gives a glimpse of Elvis Presley's musical talent and rebellious nature. Watch here.The final trailer for Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' film gives a glimpse of Elvis Presley's musical talent and rebellious nature. Watch here.

Final ‘Elvis’ Trailer Gives New Look At His Musicality & Rebellion – Billboard

In that moment, Elvis the Man was sacrificed... and Elvis the God was born. Opening on Friday this week is Baz Luhrmann's extravagant, ravishing biopicIn that moment, Elvis the Man was sacrificed... and Elvis the God was born. Opening on Friday this week is Baz Luhrmann's extravagant, ravishing biopic

One Final Trailer for 'Elvis' with Austin Butler - Opening This Week | FirstShowing.net

Elvis is the newest singer to receive his own biopic, and the director of the film, Baz Luhrmann, has also announced that a four hour cut of the film exists.

Elvis Has A Four Hour Version?

We talk to director Baz Luhrmann and the cast of Elvis about giving the film a modern sound.We talk to director Baz Luhrmann and the cast of Elvis about giving the film a modern sound.

Why artists like Doja Cat and Kanye West were essential to the Elvis soundtrack

Austin Butler opens up to POPSUGAR about tackling the role of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's new film and how he prepared to play the singer.Austin Butler opens up to POPSUGAR about tackling the role of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's new film and how he prepared to play the singer.

Austin Butler Talks Elvis and Playing the Rock 'n' Roll Icon | POPSUGAR Entertainment

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Good performances and great costumes can't save an unfocused story.Good performances and great costumes can't save an unfocused story.

'Elvis' review: Not a hunk of burning love for this biopic - Newsday

EL PASO, Texas-- "Elvis" will premiere on the big screen on June 24, the cast includes Austin Butler, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Tom Hanks. There's a particular El Pasoan who is looking forward to this new film, Bud Sanders, who has been impersonating Presley for 45 years. "I've been a fan since I was five, my

The new Elvis movie comes with big expectations including a famous local impersonator - KVIA

The Oscar winner stars as Colonel Tom Parker in "ELVIS." #k5eveningThe Oscar winner stars as Colonel Tom Parker in "ELVIS." #k5evening

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On TikTok, creators are uncovering the dark side of Elvis Presley.On TikTok, creators are uncovering the dark side of Elvis Presley.

‘Elvis’ TikTok Discourse Is Already Overshadowing The Movie

Actors who played Elvis Presley — Austin Butler, Kurt Russell, and more actors who portrayed the iconic singer.Before you see Austin Butler's portrayal of the iconic singer, check out Kurt Russell, Michael Shannon, and more actors who played Elvis Presley.

10 Actors Who Played Elvis Presley: Austin Butler & More – SheKnows

Presley’s unusual origin story and formative phase as a "carnival attraction" are centred in a tale narrated by his svengali manager, played by Tom Hanks.Presley’s unusual origin story and formative phase as a "carnival attraction" are centred in a tale narrated by his svengali manager, played by Tom Hanks.

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Was there anything real about Elvis Presley?

MEMPHIS • I saw Elvis at Graceland.MEMPHIS • I saw Elvis at Graceland.

I saw 'Elvis' at Graceland: Inside an early screening of the Baz Luhrmann movie in Memphis | Arts & Entertainment | djournal.com

Are we ready for #ReleaseTheBazCut? Baz Luhrmann breaks down what footage had to be cut to bring "Elvis" from four hours to a measly two-and-a-half.Are we ready for #ReleaseTheBazCut? Baz Luhrmann breaks down what footage had to be cut to bring "Elvis" from four hours to a measly two-and-a-half.

Baz Luhrmann Says A 4-Hour 'Elvis' Cut Exists & Describes What Had To Be Cut

By Javier Romualdo Los Angeles, Jun 22 (EFE).- A new biopic about legendary recording artist Elvis Presley also provides viewers an inside look at his ambitious and controversial manager Col. Tom Parker, a key figure in the life of the “King of Rock and Roll” who is portrayed by an unrecognizable Tom Hanks. Directed by …

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