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At the very least accurate to the fact that a few of those exaggerated Hollywood punches would definitely kill a man.

What's amazing about this, Elvis' third movie, is that he plays a jerk. For all but the last 5 minuets, the guy is pretty unlikable. Now, you won't find many stars that are willing to do that without some back story about an abused childhood or something.

Elvis kills a guy in fight and is sent for a few years to prison for manslaughter. His cellmate teaches him a few things about music and gives him a lead for when he gets out. The lead doesn't directly pan out, but indirectly leads to meeting a woman who works with him and eventually getting a hit record. Then getting into movies, then... well, I don't want to give it all away!

There are some gaps and plot holes, but still Jailhouse Rock is one of Elvis' better movies, and certainly better than most 1950s rock 'n' roll movies.

This is a very enjoyable musical drama, Elvis has more of a character to play here, as opposed to just playing himself, and he's more than serviceable. There was always that potential for acting greatness with him, and it pokes through here.

The songs are great, some are classics now. Obviously the Jailhouse Rock number is famous and well-loved now, and deserves to be.

Apparently I'd seen this so long ago, according to my records (I had it circled in my 1980's Leonard Maltin book). I sort of recall some of it, but when I started watching I thought I hadn't seen it. I enjoyed it a lot this time, having become even more appreciative of older movies since then.

Okay I've now watched the most Elvisiest Elvis movie, I can be done if I so choose. Very light JD crime stuff. Elvis of course plays some variation of himself. I reiterate my original statement of Elvis being weird looking, but he dances well. Seeing the iconic song and dance number for the title track felt like something. I had an "oh that's where they got the idea for 'Chicago'" moment, as well as a few obvious epiphanies about 'Cry Baby'.

All that aside, it's not a very exciting movie. My least favorite of the three. Elvis may not be very likable but he's still fascinating to watch so I guess I'll keep watchin'.

Elvis, Elvis, let me be! Keep that pelvis far from me!

Jailhouse Rock is one of Elvis' first and arguably best movies, with a strong script, great music and an excellent supporting cast, I definitely consider it a favourite. Elvis plays Vince Everett, a young man who likes things done his way and after serving a prison sentence, embarks upon a music career. One of Elvis' more in-depth characters, Vince is a role that really showcased Elvis' acting skills as well as including one of the best soundtracks of any of his movies. Also featuring the infamous Jailhouse Rock scene where Elvis performs the title track which is often considered the scene that steals the movie. Although considered his best, this film was tainted for Elvis as very soon after filming finished his co-star and friend Judy Tyler tragically died in a car accident and Elvis found it impossible to watch again.

Bog standard musical Elvis film. Real actual conflict (non-melodrama) only shows up at the very very end.

Stupid.

Not recommended

Five stars for the “Jailhouse Rock” scene. A good enough coming out party for “ELVIS” that had to rearrange some square attitudes about rock music, but drags while Elvis torments everyone in his life and they inexplicable hang around.

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Elvis Birthday Tribute

Sure was A Movie™️

Elvis killing a man with one punch in the face is the definition of “overpowering”

With mom and dad

Early Elvis is good Elvis, when Hollywood would still throw some real talent at his movies. This one is solid, not as great as King Creole but still solid. And Elvis is still trying to learn how to be a better actor in this period, and it shows (to his benefit).