Elvis: The Comeback Special (2018)

To me, this movie is perfection.

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

Elvis: '68 Comeback Special (1968) *** (out of 4) This comeback special is a rather weird thing visually but when the music counts it's pretty much a home run. We see The King on a mini-stage where he's sometimes joined by a band and other times just performing solo. The performance by Elvis is pretty straight forward but it also packs a nice little punch as he goes back through several classics including Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, All Shook Up and Can't Help Falling in Love. Elvis doesn't waste too much time as the songs come very quickly and he doesn't take a break in between but instead delivers a fast rock show. The film also has some very funny moments including Love Me Tender where Elvis decides to play around with the lyrics at one point. While the music is great throughout the same can't be said for the silly way it was shot. I don't mind the small stage but apparently the footage was taken from a couple shows and it's edited together pretty poorly and the larger stage show, which a few songs are taken from, comes off pretty weak.

The voice. The energy. The moves. The look. The charm. The attitude. The humor. The rawness and realness. To many people this show has represented Elvis Presley at his very best! Although having been away from live audiences since his last performance in 1961 he proved here that he still had it! Looking as good as ever and joking around with good friends and old songs, this is a very good little piece of TV history. Even featuring an "Unplugged" concert. Long before MTV started with the idea. For full pleasure and perfect picture and sound of this fantastic special, you have to check out "ELVIS: '68 COMEBACK SPECIAL DELUXE EDITION DVD". It's packed with extra features and a lot of laughs!Highly recommended!

The circumstances surrounding the creation of this TV special are well known to all Elvis fans. This is a movie which should be seen by those who are sceptical that Elvis ever had any musical talent; clearly he did have an extraordinary talent and it's on display here. In the acoustic sections of the concert, Elvis jams with some of his Sun Records bandmates and proves that he can rock for real (something he hadn't done is his 20-someodd mostly mediocre movies for MGM, Paramount, and Sam Katzman in the 60s). There are also surreal dance interpretive numbers that feature Elvis karate fighting to the tune of "It Hurts Me" and a spoof (presumably) of spy movies. Thus, this film, more so than any of Elvis' films or other filmed concerts, presents a full view of the artist and his capabilities, which were great indeed. Elvis looks great, probably better than he ever would again, and fans of outre clothing may appreciate the film on a purely fashion level. This is one to be enjoyed many times.

.....his longtime double Lance LeGault using a tambourine at the edge of the 'pit concert'; he was his Stand-in during Elvis' Hollywood career. LeGault was a familiar 80's TV face, as the baddie 'the A Team', 'Air Wolf', played a navy guy in 'Magnum', etc.This whole special of course is great and what Elvis Shoulda been doing instead of 'Clambake'/'Speedway'/'Charro' type crap. Def. his best.**** outta ****. You can also get longer versions of his stage and pit in the round concerts segments too...