I deginately agree he should get an Oscar he was absolutely amazing !! Im a 78 year old fan & have watched Elvis & followed from the beginning to the heartbreaking end of his career !! Austin you made me feel like I had Elvis again & I felt that horrible, painful loss of him again after all these years !! Thank you for making him so real in my life again because other than Elvis- NO ONE has ever been able to make me feel that again ❤ you've definately got my vote for an oscar
I love Tom Hanks' obvious enjoyment of seeing his younger friend and colleague go through this amazing experience. The movie was AWESOME! Austin Butler really became Elvis to me, and through my father I grew up super aware of Elvis and his absolutely ginormous starpower.
Tom Hanks is a great actor, no doubt about it but Austin he became Elvis The King, hands down. I really hope this guy wins the Oscar he really really deserves it
Having been an Elvis fan all my life, due to my dear old Mum who adored him, I went to see the film with an air of trepidation and a deeply protective feeling over a man I've always loved. I came away an emotional mess! It was phenomenal. Days later and it's still on my mind. Austin Butler is absolutely mesmerising in his portrayal. He has managed to completely embody him, throughout all 3 decades of 'Elvis'. I've seen many tribute acts and shows over the years and if they are potraying different stages in his life, it's always been different actors. So for this young man to do them all and so brilliantly is just amazing. If he doesn't get an Oscar for this role, there is no justice in the world.
I watched it for the first time today on HBO/Max and I watched it the second time and may watched again when I go to bed. I could watch that kid do Elvis forever.
Think of all the hundreds of thousands worldwide who have tried miserably to imitate Elvis. This kid Austin comes out of nowhere and totally nails it, the look, voice, movements, confidence, and even stage presence. It's kind of odd, like Elvis's spirit gave his approval.
Acting is a craft, an art, it is not imitation, it‘s not spooky, he prepared two years for the role, it was obviously a lot of work. Just the comparison to imitators is actually a sign of underestimation of true actors. Sorry to say so, no offence.
@@somesweetsenorita No offense taken. I don't mean to underestimate the young man's acting ability, but I think it's you who underestimates Elvis's uniqueness. A few talented actors have tried to copy Elvis before and they all fell short. Many of those impersonators have spent their whole life trying and the best one gets payed to do in Vegas. I'm just saying it's odd.
Austin totally missed on Elvis’ facial expressions. He always looks angry and Elvis NEVER looked angry. Elvis had a mischiefull look, a playfull look, a tender look. NEVER angry. Too bad this director told Austin to do it like this. Austin WOULD have nailed it if he did Elvis’ correct facial expressions.
@@anacostabrazil I agree with you that's how he was, but that's also what Elvis wanted to portrait to the public. He was also very funny. Keep in mind that the movie mainly focuses on the most key moments in his life and career, major decisions he had to make or deal with almost immediately. I'm sure Elvis wasn't smiling when he told Priscilla that no one would remember him in 10 years.
I saw this movie today - I wasn't going to see it because I just could not imagine anyone doing a good job impersonating Elvis but I have to say you Austin Butler did an absolutely amazing job & I thank you for it - you made me feel like I lost Elvis all over again !! The power in your performance took me over the moon !! I'm 78 years young & I've watch & loved Elvis thru his whole career beginning to his heartbreaking end ! Elvis will never be forgotten & now for me thanks to you its like he lived again ❤ so thanks to everyone who had anything & everything to do with the making of this movie- I will never forget it !! I just wish I had the movie because I could & would watch it again & again & I could put it with the rest of my Elvis collection !! So my love & gratitude to all of you for this awesome movie from a HUGE FAN ❤
This movie gave me goosebumps every time Austin Butler sang. What a great movie, Austin Butler was fantastic portraying, The King. Austin deserves an Oscar for this movie, I never thought anyone could ever dance and sing like Elvis, but Austin is so right on in this movie. Love, love, love this movie.
I took my husband to see it yesterday because he's a great Elvis fan❤️.(so am I)😊 It was everything we hoped it would be. This young man embodied Elvis so much that I got lost for a moment into thinking I was watching the real Elvis! Austin Butler is a genius and so is everyone involved in this movie. They did a "FANTASTIC" job!!! Oscar worthy and any other Award !!! We loved it!!! He's so handsome!!! I pray you go further in your career young man. God Bless.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@mariatrapp6196 I agree whole heartily with what you're saying because I never looked at it that way. That Austin Butler took on the role of Elvis and made it crystal clear the man he really was. And all the hundreds of impersonators and people that played him on screen, Priscilla and daughter and granddaughter were overly pleased with this man's performance! I can't wait for the Oscars. I've heard some negativity on this movie but baaaaaaay when I tell you the most I've heard and read is sooooooooo good, all I can say is WOW!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
🤍💎🤍YES, Austin is so Brilliant actor. He gave us Elvis back. I send him Blessing, Love and Light every single day. I wish him all good in his life. Thank You!💜💜💜🌺🌺🌺🌹🌹🌹You speak so nicely about him. Thank You for praying for Austin. 😇✨🙏
Tom is being honest about his Elvis take. As someone born so after Elvis’s legacy and only getting to know and admire him for his whole artistry, it was so interesting to know there was that very real part of pop culture where Elvis experienced his fall from grace and public opinion. It’s important to know the whole take and gives you a better view of the overall picture and what Elvis went through !
You all really need to watch the HBO doc titled Elvis The Searcher . It is a much fuller look at who Elvis was, and what he was battling with, to stay relevant. The music world was passing him by when Elvis was stuck in Las Vegas under contract. The HBO doc is narrated by all the peeps who were THERE, including Priscilla, Jerry Schilling (his bodyguard and probably his best friend), Steve Binder and Bones Howe (the director and producer of his "68 special) Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen. Hanks was right, Col. Tom Parker locked Elvis in a box, which prevented him from evolving with the the music world.roducer of the '68 special.
Exactly. It gives you greater insight into him versus the happy good feeling of his greatness that’s spread throughout history. I love how Austin shakes his head at Tom Hanks over it as if he’s still Elvis giving his future disapproval.
Loved every minute of the movie. Austin Butler was brilliant. There's a place far beyond impersonation. This kid found it and brought Elvis back for a couple hours.
Tom Hanks (seasoned actor) used his instincts to create the mysterious character Col. Tom Parker; Austin Butler (the 'new' guy) used his instincts to sift through terabytes of ELVIS information to whittle it down to a masterful representation! BOTH should receive all the awards and accolades they get!
Austin Butler did such an amazing job playing Elvis. I've seen the movie twice and would see it again. He deserves an academy award for his performance
You cannot understand how great Elvis really was unless you saw him live. I saw him in 1970 in Las Vegas with Tom Jones in the audience. I was 17 and was amazed with Elvis´s live performance. At one point Tom Jones got on stage with Elvis. WOW!
I wasn't even a teen when Elvis was so popular though I followed his music& movie life. This movie with Austin Butler gave me back the thrill that Elvis gave back in the day. Austin captured his voice, look & all & he deserves to win an award for the amazing job he did playing Elvis, because after Elvis died we were all so sad& Austin deserves all our thanks for giving him back to us again once more.
Austin Butler amazing acting and respect for how he honored Elvis’s character on and off stage💕what a great guy!! Love him and such a cutie! Wish I could have experienced an Elvis concert!
Austin , you did an amazing job. You deserve an oscar for this movie. Your performance is spectacular and your voice and moves are exactly like elvis. Thank you for making this amazing movie. Good luck and God Bless You.
Man, this guy really asked quality questions!! This was cool to watch and I could tell these well-thought-out questions made the actors feel comfortable
Wow ! I am Tom Hanks age and I always enjoyed his movies. I was fortunate enough to see him in concert when I was 20. ( 2 years before he passed) He was amazing then too. When he walked on the stage the energy of the crowd was incredible. I loved the movie and hope Austin Butler gets an Oscar!
Austin Butler deservers a lot of respect. Thank you so much for this movie. My dad would of loved this movie. He past away 8 years ago and to see this alone was very emotional for me. I grew up listen to elvis when my dad would drive around. I loved Austin Butler's acting as elvis. He will make the young kids of today take some interest into elvis. I can't wait to see what Austin Butler does next.
Oh my, I feel the exact same! My dad loved Elvis and instilled that love in me. He passed last year and I just would have loved to watch this with him. It was so hard watching alone
@@iammandy123 same with me I had to step out for a minute to collect myself. That's how powerful it was for me. My next adventure will be to visit Graceland. My dad and I wanted to go but unfortunately we didn't get to. 😞
@@poisonxgirl I'm sorry for loss. Elvis is a legend and will be forever. I listen to him and I do my best to carry myself like he did. I take my time getting ready in the mornings before work. It's very important to put on a good face for the world. Priscilla said in a interview it took them an hour and a half to get ready for their day.
I TOTALLY agree with u! AUSTIN DESERVES AN OSCOR that's what OSCORS are for Xtraordinary performances ! AUSTIN out his heart and soul into being ELVIS! And he's BRILLIANT! OSCORS GALLORE FOR ELVIS THE MOVIE IS SENSATIONAL BRILLIANT AWESOME ARTISTIC
Elvis is the true meaning of the word icon ! As in life his legacy has been manipulated to benefit others and my hopes for this film is to show the man and his true talents ! ! ! ....To bring the generations of people the gifts of his enormous talent that has brought me joy and comfort for over sixty - five years. ! ! ! Elvis' life deserves the big screen treatment and the respect that he didn't always get from the world of entertainment ! ! !
Seen the movie today & when Austin gets his hair shaved in the army scene & looks towards the camera, that's Elvis. He certainly got the moves down pat too & the voice. I really couldn't imagine him playing the king that well but he gave a phenomenal performance. I noticed Austin's eyes, they were beautiful just like Elvis'. Also love Tom Hanks & here he is again giving a top rate performance as the colonel, wow, he was unbelievable, well, what else can we expect from Tom as his decades of great movies say it all, always thought he is a talented actor. I think both of them should be nominated & either can win. Great movie Baz.
My parents were big Elvis fans I first learned of Elvis at the age of 5 I was 8 when Elvis died I can still remember the day Elvis died as if it was yesterday. I can remember where I was when my parents were sitting in front of the TV crying like it was one of our family members. When I went outside to continue playing the neighbors were crying and hugging each other again if they knew the man personally. I was familiar with Elvis the early years, the movies, and the 70s
I was 5 and can remember clearly it coming on the news here in the UK that he died. And telling my dad. I didn't know anything at 5 but I knew who elvis was. Amazing really how one man can effect so many people
Tom Hanks is older than me but his description of Elvis doesn't mirror mine whatsoever! I loved the Elvis movies. I loved Elvis in fact when I was seven and Elvis married Pricilla I was bummed! I also remember watching his show in black leather, he was gorgeous! For a little girl he looked like a God! The day he died I was 17 and it's like an event you never forget where you were and what you were doing when you heard it for it stopped me in my tracks! I now have just watched the movie Elvis with Austin Butler & Tom Hanks and saw a completely different side of Elvis and his relationship with Colonel Tom Parker which I knew nothing about. Austin Butler was so good as Elvis that at times I thought I was watching Elvis. Since I never knew much about Colonel Tom Paker I don't know much about him except what was portrayed in the movie by Tom Hanks. If he was like this movie portrayal I think he was an opportunist & Elvis would've been famous no matter who his manager was but I resent that Colonel Parker made so much money off Elvis & then had the audacity to try to bankrupt him. There's not been an entertainer since Elvis that gives me the butterflies like Elvis did. Maybe because I was so young and impressionable. Regardless, I think Elvis was the greatest entertainer ever and this movie is a can't miss if you're an Elvis fan!
I was 13 when Elvis passed away. He was my era. I loved his music and I remember the controvery of his 'moves' which were banned on our black and white television. The movie evoked in me raw emotion. I knew every word to every song. What I didn't know as a teenager, was his true story and the people who took advantage of him. And so the movie brought intense sadness to me. I feel these two actors deserve academy awards. This movie was epic.
I agree it’s so sad how Elvis was treated! I hope Austin definitely gets the Oscar bc we all have a vision of what Elvis should be like and Austin had to student that! Tom Hanks not really bc we didn’t really know what the colonel was like so nothing to compare his acting to. Sorry Tom🤷🏻♀️
I was born & raised in Memphis in a part of town called Whitehaven just a couple of miles from Graceland. I was in the 5th grade when he died. I remember it like it was yesterday. The whole city was paralyzed. I remember the heartbreak & all the tears that were shed over the shocking passing of Elvis. My family would often hang outside Graceland waiting to get a glimpse of him. He gave away a lot of Cadillacs lol. This movie made my heart so tight. Sadness & joy. Austin Butler did a phenomenal job. Give that man an Oscar! Wonderful film by the fantastic Baz Luhrmann, who in my opinion deserves an Oscar as well. Beautiful movie 💜
It’s actually refreshing to hear tom hanks said that elvis was already done. We dont need to sugar coat anything if we dont feel it that way. That doesnt mean he didnt take the role seriously, thats just how he feels, he doesnt know elvis, elvis doesnt know him.
Yeah, when a movie like this comes out everyone pretends they were megafans so it is nice to hear Tom Hanks being honest. Hanks is around my parents' age and they just saw Elvis as the corny old hillbilly singing in a superhero costume.
I was 26 years old when Elvis died, and I pretty much share Tom Hank’s impression of him. I found his Las Vegas persona somewhat embarrassing and distasteful compared to his early years. The King of Rock and Roll had become a parody of himself, and his fawning entourage, the Memphis Mafia, seemed to enable him. Even so, when I review his overall career and body of work, I appreciate his greatness. Sure there was some cultural appropriation, but Elvis put his own unique personality into his performances, and there was that very distinctive voice, which sounded like no other human being, before or since. Elvis was a true original! I very much enjoyed the movie, and plan to see it again.
Tom Hanks describes exactly the notion I had about Elvis! growing up in the 60s ❤️ -what a great movie! amazing to see Hanks portray such a despicable character, but Oscar worthy! Austin’s performance is breathtaking ❤️ loved it
I must say this the first time I’m looking at an interview with Ben O’Shea. He’s awesome. He puts the actors at ease and I love the rapidfire questions at the end. Of course I thought the movie was mind blowing and the acting not only by Butler but by Hanks was brilliant. I totally felt the manipulation portrayed by Hanks’ characterization of the Colonel. He nailed it as the snowman and Butler as Elvis the showman, brilliant.
Well, it’s not really accurate to say that Elvis was “done” when he was in his Hollywood period. He was one of the highest paid actors in the world and loved by millions and millions of fans. It was not his best period but he was always popular.
Exactly, why hone in on his movies when he was so so much more than that, Tom didn't seem to know much, Elvis was always a big personality and I was born in Ireland 1970...
But its true. Im toms age. At that point he was looked at as past his prime and old. Things change as you get older. You realize the history and the greatness as you get older.
Tom may not have been an Elvis fan but his comment felt incredibly disrespectful to the cast and crew who have made this film and to Elvis' fans, who are the prime market for the movie. Why couldn't he just say "I was never a fan but Elvis was the King, a living legend" or "my Mom was an Elvis fan". Or just let the kid speak. C'mon!
This is the best movie ever! Austin butler is great! He breathed fire into this movie. The movie theatre went wild we were dancing in our seats! The aura was just like Elvis was there. Austin butler gave me goosebumps throughout the movie. It was great! Give this boy an Oscar!! Everyone needs to see this movie! I’m going to buy it also
100% agree with you Dana! Me too, I danced a lot on the seat and I was completely speechless leaving the cinema at the end of the movie! I’m gonna see it again for the 2nd time soon, and I’ll definitely get it on DVD📀 when it comes out! Austin’s performance is PHENOMENAL!! Oscar worthy for sure! 👏👏👏👏✨✨✨✨
Elvis changed the music world in the 50's and later he experienced a lot of turmoil in his life. But what was most important to Elvis, was making people happy through his music and shows.
Tom Hanks is a lot older than me and I knew Elvis was a huge deal in the 70's and late 60's. He always had hits and his concerts were televised every so often and it was just amazing to watch him.
Great interview! The host did a great job asking questions that elicited some interesting commentary from both Hanks and Austin about how they perceived Elvis as they were growing up. You can learn so much from these interviews. Very well done!
I was born in 55 and grew up with Elvis. My Momma loved him and I can remember having measles in the 1st grade and watching him on television. I've always love Elvis and still love to watch his old movies.
I grew up in this era and don’t ever remember Elvis being “done”! It almost ruined the interview when Tom said this. Austin was great in the movie and I hope he gets every award there is. Tom, sorry to say, not so much!
I for sure think he captured Elvis he did an awesome job 👏 👏👏👏❤ but I think Tom is a wonderful awesome actor as well and he has won Oscar's I think you can learn alot from your elders in any field especially if they are terrific and killed everytime. I love both and think both are just wonderful 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤💯🙏
You all really need to watch the HBO doc titled Elvis The Searcher . It is a much fuller look at who Elvis was, and what he was battling with, to stay relevant. The music world was passing him by when Elvis was stuck in Las Vegas under contract. The HBO doc is narrated by all the peeps who were THERE, including Priscilla, Jerry Schilling (his bodyguard and probably his best friend), Steve Binder and Bones Howe (the director and producer of his "68 special) Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen. Hanks was right, Col. Tom Parker locked Elvis in a box, which prevented him from evolving with the the music world.
Yes he does! There is no one that deserves it more than he does ! He poured his heart and soul. Into this movie so that all of ELVIS FAMILY FRIENDS AND FANS WOULD FALL IN LOVE WITH AND THAT HE DID SO HATS OFF TO AUSTIN BECAUSE IT WAS A JOB WELL DONE!!!!!! I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT AND COULD WATCH IT OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN !💞💞
I have always loved Tom Hanks and Elvis Presley. To have a movie with both is amazing! Even though I know it isn't really Elvis. It seems like it is. Thank you so much! God Bless You! Good Vibes!
"He was somebody from the 1950's, and he didn't mean anything to me..." That's who Elvis was to our entire generation of the 1970's. It was Joe Strummer and the music of The Clash (see the cover of London Calling..) that brought Elvis into my life. Looking forward to seeing this.
That's right about the 'LP' sleeve as they used to be known as. Elvis first ever and Joe copying the colour combination. Joe also had a part in the film Mystery Train. 🎥
I am so excited to watch these 2 work together. Tom Hanks I have always seen as a brilliant actor. I believe they both will do an amazing job and make Elvis proud. I think this will make Austin Butlers career rise to really high levels. Got 5 tickets for the family. Ages 6 to 63 going!
He's still in character. When you go that deep into the background of Elvis to portray Elvis, like a lot of actors do, it takes a while to shake it off and feel normal
Austin is right - Elvis music makes you happy! Update: I went to 8 different cinemas already. Thank you for this masterpiece, creative team, may you win all the awards in the universe for your hard work and dedication!
We all agree that Austin was outstanding. But what about Tom Hanks as the Colonel? His portrayal was so believable. His transformation to his look and demeanor shouldn't be overlooked
The movie ELVIS was fantastic! They really did a great job making this movie..one thing I also liked was the end of the movie, they showed an actual clip of THE REAL ELVIS!!! I had every record they made!
Just saw this today. It is unexplainable. I lived thru this Era and it took me back to that place. Yes Austin does not look like Elevis but his acting is superb. I was taken back 60 years ago when my mother sad I sang a Nothing but a hound dog all the time. My late husband would say this is. Right there with Gone with the wind!! I want to go see it again tomorrow and the next day. You can not take it all in with just one viewing . Love. LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!
Austin Butler's talent gives me vibe of new Leo Dicaprio. I just hope he won't have to wait for so long for his first Oscar; hope Elvis get him one already- absolutely deservingly.
I'm around the same age as Tom Hanks, and my experience woth Elvis was pretty much the same as his. Elvis was already "done" as I was growing up. The Beatles had kicked off a whole new thing and Elvis was kind of a semi washed up big celebrity who made silly movies. I never quite got over that, so I was never really an Elvis fan, and so I wasn't all that interested in seeing this movie as a result. But everyone has been raving about Austin Butler's performance as a "must see", so I want to see the movie now. Good for him!
Not accurate and as lame as Tom Hanks. Elvis had 2 number one hits after 1968 and his last number one hit was only months before the Beatles last number one hit.
@@ILoveTheGreyScale don't forget, Hanks was born in July 1956, so he was only 12 yr old in 1968. So yah, by the time he was a senior in high school, Elvis was no longer playing in Vegas and was 40. He died at age 42.
King Creole, Jailhouse Rock, Love Me Tender all great movies. In 56, I was 10 years old. I used to wait in a line about 10 deep and at least 2 miles long to see Elvis movies at the Capitan Theatre. I love Tom Hanks also but as far as me and millions of others are concerned, Elvis was KING!!
I love and admire Tom Hanks and he did great in the movie showing Col. Parker's evils. But it was kind of a shot to say that he had little material to create him compared to the "mountainous" amounts of info for Austin had....Austin's challenge was much more difficult since everyone has/had an impression of who and how Elvis was......he conjured up Elvis's spirit and it was Oscar worthy.
I do remember Elvis for his beautiful voice, and the positive energy on stage. His dancing moves are original but also created his own moves. I love to dance to the beat of his music today in 2022. Yes, I agree his silly movies stories were not good, but people watch those films to see and mostly hear his songs.
I have to say job well done! to Austin Butler Bravo!! My husband mentioned the movie to me the day before we were going to see the movie. I said WHAT! the movie is about Elvis Presley's life? My hubby said yes his life and what we did not know about him. I said Yes!! sure lets go. We did not regret at all. Elvis music and the reincarnation of his life, Austin did Fantastic and Tom Hanks as well. It is a must see if you are a fan of Elvis back in the days you won't be disappointed. Finally a great movie I was able to really enjoy it's been a long time.
I was born in 1966 and I can't remember a time when Elvis wasn't a part of my life. I remember the despair my mum felt when he passed. A bit of respect died when he said Elvis was "done".
I was VERY fortunate to see Elvis in 1975 in Asheville NC. One of the highlights of my life. You nailed it Austin! Tom Hanks, you became Parker! Loved it!!!
Elvis died when I was 21, as a small boy I wanted to be him. My older sister really loved Elvis. Elvis was made to do things Against his will by Tom Parker.
Wow!:Amazing! Thanks Austin Butler for bringing Elvis to life again and giving Lisa Marie life as she transitioned to spirit with her dad & her son. More than Twin Flames! We are all part of God.🙏💌
It's uncanny how Tom's syntax sounds like Elvis'. Not the accent per-say, but the rhythm of his speech, the depth of his tone & his sweet polite demeanor. Baz must have got down and kissed the floor in thanks when he turned up for the audition.
Austin Butler deserves to win an Oscar for his excellent performance
And for all the preparatory work it takes to get there
Yes!
Yes he does, but at the same time he and we shouldn't give a dam about the Oscar
I deginately agree he should get an Oscar he was absolutely amazing !! Im a 78 year old fan & have watched Elvis & followed from the beginning to the heartbreaking end of his career !! Austin you made me feel like I had Elvis again & I felt that horrible, painful loss of him again after all these years !! Thank you for making him so real in my life again because other than Elvis- NO ONE has ever been able to make me feel that again ❤ you've definately got my vote for an oscar
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I love Tom Hanks' obvious enjoyment of seeing his younger friend and colleague go through this amazing experience. The movie was AWESOME! Austin Butler really became Elvis to me, and through my father I grew up super aware of Elvis and his absolutely ginormous starpower.
Tom Hanks is a great actor, no doubt about it but Austin he became Elvis The King, hands down. I really hope this guy wins the Oscar he really really deserves it
Tom Hanks just turned me off. omg
Haven't been able to see the movie yet I love them both !!
@@frankjvon Kind of weird how he spends the first two minutes talking about how Elvis was just a greasy Loser who meant nothing to him at all
@@frankjvon same!!!! He is weird all the way around. I think he was very disrespectful
Having been an Elvis fan all my life, due to my dear old Mum who adored him, I went to see the film with an air of trepidation and a deeply protective feeling over a man I've always loved. I came away an emotional mess! It was phenomenal. Days later and it's still on my mind. Austin Butler is absolutely mesmerising in his portrayal. He has managed to completely embody him, throughout all 3 decades of 'Elvis'. I've seen many tribute acts and shows over the years and if they are potraying different stages in his life, it's always been different actors. So for this young man to do them all and so brilliantly is just amazing. If he doesn't get an Oscar for this role, there is no justice in the world.
You are so right! And That is so true he didn’t just become Elvis he perfected all three decades of his life! That’s got to be hard to do!
I too have been a big fan of Elvis since I was 11years old !
No one compares to him ! Elvis brought music Alive !!!
Me too, yes, my Momma loved him too! I loved the Elvis movie. I want to see it again. 😉
I watched it for the first time today on HBO/Max and I watched it the second time and may watched again when I go to bed. I could watch that kid do Elvis forever.
Get ready for no justice I'm afraid. The other studios are pushing the fabelmans and the whale and brenden fraser. Unbelievable.
This young man is a true artist.
Sensitive,intelligent,
excellent portrayal.
Tom Hanks doesn't 🤣a little too arrogant
Think of all the hundreds of thousands worldwide who have tried miserably to imitate Elvis. This kid Austin comes out of nowhere and totally nails it, the look, voice, movements, confidence, and even stage presence. It's kind of odd, like Elvis's spirit gave his approval.
Acting is a craft, an art, it is not imitation, it‘s not spooky, he prepared two years for the role, it was obviously a lot of work. Just the comparison to imitators is actually a sign of underestimation of true actors. Sorry to say so, no offence.
@@somesweetsenorita No offense taken. I don't mean to underestimate the young man's acting ability, but I think it's you who underestimates Elvis's uniqueness. A few talented actors have tried to copy Elvis before and they all fell short. Many of those impersonators have spent their whole life trying and the best one gets payed to do in Vegas. I'm just saying it's odd.
Always emitated never duplicated, why! because that is all we can do.
Austin totally missed on Elvis’ facial expressions. He always looks angry and Elvis NEVER looked angry. Elvis had a mischiefull look, a playfull look, a tender look. NEVER angry. Too bad this director told Austin to do it like this. Austin WOULD have nailed it if he did Elvis’ correct facial expressions.
@@anacostabrazil I agree with you that's how he was, but that's also what Elvis wanted to portrait to the public. He was also very funny. Keep in mind that the movie mainly focuses on the most key moments in his life and career, major decisions he had to make or deal with almost immediately. I'm sure Elvis wasn't smiling when he told Priscilla that no one would remember him in 10 years.
I can listen to Austin Butler talk all day.
This young actor worked hard and channeled Elvis. Deserves an Oscar 👏
I saw this movie today - I wasn't going to see it because I just could not imagine anyone doing a good job impersonating Elvis but I have to say you Austin Butler did an absolutely amazing job & I thank you for it - you made me feel like I lost Elvis all over again !! The power in your performance took me over the moon !!
I'm 78 years young & I've watch & loved Elvis thru his whole career beginning to his heartbreaking end ! Elvis will never be forgotten & now for me thanks to you its like he lived again ❤ so thanks to everyone who had anything & everything to do with the making of this movie- I will never forget it !! I just wish I had the movie because I could & would watch it again & again & I could put it with the rest of my Elvis collection !!
So my love & gratitude to all of you for this awesome movie from a HUGE FAN ❤
This movie gave me goosebumps every time Austin Butler sang. What a great movie, Austin Butler was fantastic portraying, The King. Austin deserves an Oscar for this movie, I never thought anyone could ever dance and sing like Elvis, but Austin is so right on in this movie. Love, love, love this movie.
I took my husband to see it yesterday because he's a great Elvis fan❤️.(so am I)😊 It was everything we hoped it would be. This young man embodied Elvis so much that I got lost for a moment into thinking I was watching the real Elvis! Austin Butler is a genius and so is everyone involved in this movie. They did a "FANTASTIC" job!!! Oscar worthy and any other Award !!! We loved it!!! He's so handsome!!! I pray you go further in your career young man. God Bless.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
fantastic
@@mariatrapp6196 I agree whole heartily with what you're saying because I never looked at it that way. That Austin Butler took on the role of Elvis and made it crystal clear the man he really was. And all the hundreds of impersonators and people that played him on screen, Priscilla and daughter and granddaughter were overly pleased with this man's performance! I can't wait for the Oscars. I've heard some negativity on this movie but baaaaaaay when I tell you the most I've heard and read is sooooooooo good, all I can say is WOW!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That's how I felt. If was amazing. How did they ever pull this off?
🤍💎🤍YES, Austin is so Brilliant actor. He gave us Elvis back. I send him Blessing, Love and Light every single day. I wish him all good in his life. Thank You!💜💜💜🌺🌺🌺🌹🌹🌹You speak so nicely about him. Thank You for praying for Austin. 😇✨🙏
Austin Butler is quite deserving of an Oscar! Quite talented! ❤
Tom is being honest about his Elvis take. As someone born so after Elvis’s legacy and only getting to know and admire him for his whole artistry, it was so interesting to know there was that very real part of pop culture where Elvis experienced his fall from grace and public opinion. It’s important to know the whole take and gives you a better view of the overall picture and what Elvis went through !
You all really need to watch the HBO doc titled Elvis The Searcher . It is a much fuller look at who Elvis was, and what he was battling with, to stay relevant. The music world was passing him by when Elvis was stuck in Las Vegas under contract. The HBO doc is narrated by all the peeps who were THERE, including Priscilla, Jerry Schilling (his bodyguard and probably his best friend), Steve Binder and Bones Howe (the director and producer of his "68 special) Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen. Hanks was right, Col. Tom Parker locked Elvis in a box, which prevented him from evolving with the the music world.roducer of the '68 special.
Exactly. It gives you greater insight into him versus the happy good feeling of his greatness that’s spread throughout history.
I love how Austin shakes his head at Tom Hanks over it as if he’s still Elvis giving his future disapproval.
It says a lot that I cannot tear my eyes away from Austin even when Tom Hanks is speaking. He has that charisma that you just can't fake
Austin Butler seems to ooze star charisma even in an interview.
He’s going to absolutely blow up, cannot wait to see where he goes next.
Yeah he seems like a rockabilly guy he could pull off a Cry Baby remake
IT factor x 1000
Trying to figure out what part of Anaheim, CA that accent came from though 🤣
He sure does.
Loved every minute of the movie. Austin Butler was brilliant. There's a place far beyond impersonation. This kid found it and brought Elvis back for a couple hours.
Tom Hanks (seasoned actor) used his instincts to create the mysterious character Col. Tom Parker; Austin Butler (the 'new' guy) used his instincts to sift through terabytes of ELVIS information to whittle it down to a masterful representation! BOTH should receive all the awards and accolades they get!
Austin Butler did such an amazing job playing Elvis. I've seen the movie twice and would see it again. He deserves an academy award for his performance
You cannot understand how great Elvis really was unless you saw him live. I saw him in 1970 in Las Vegas with Tom Jones in the audience. I was 17 and was amazed with Elvis´s live performance. At one point Tom Jones got on stage with Elvis. WOW!
I wasn't even a teen when Elvis was so popular though I followed his music& movie life. This movie with Austin Butler gave me back the thrill that Elvis gave back in the day. Austin captured his voice, look & all & he deserves to win an award for the amazing job he did playing Elvis, because after Elvis died we were all so sad& Austin deserves all our thanks for giving him back to us again once more.
Austin Butler amazing acting and respect for how he honored Elvis’s character on and off stage💕what a great guy!! Love him and such a cutie! Wish I could have experienced an Elvis concert!
Austin , you did an amazing job. You deserve an oscar for this movie. Your performance is spectacular and your voice and moves are exactly like elvis. Thank you for making this amazing movie. Good luck and God Bless You.
Man, this guy really asked quality questions!! This was cool to watch and I could tell these well-thought-out questions made the actors feel comfortable
I agree... this was a great interview!
That’s exactly my feeling. This interview was exceptional. I only wish it had been much longer.
I agree! Ben comes across very into the movie and very personable ! I feel both TOM and AUSTIN look and sound very relaxed and comfortable!
When you no longer see the Actor that is when you know it's Oscar for them all Baz, Austin and Tom. I LOVED IT!!!!! I AM NOW AN Elvis Fan.
me too Sarah
Loved elvis since 50s my aunt Joan taught me to jive to elvis im 73 now still listen to his vast style of music rock gospel country classics et.,
It's the best Elvis movie I've ever seen, I've seen many if not all of them but this one was something else. Well done Austin.
we will hear about this guy for a long time...a star is born!
Wow ! I am Tom Hanks age and I always enjoyed his movies. I was fortunate enough to see him in concert when I was 20. ( 2 years before he passed) He was amazing then too. When he walked on the stage the energy of the crowd was incredible.
I loved the movie and hope Austin Butler gets an Oscar!
I am 70 and loved his movies also!!!
I grew up in the 70s and never thought anything but Elvis was great. My dad would watch the movies and specials, we loved him!
I'm 73 and never ever stopped loving elvis or his music. I can't understand why Tom would say all thst bad stuff about elvis. Isn't Tom pretty old?
Austin Butler deservers a lot of respect. Thank you so much for this movie. My dad would of loved this movie. He past away 8 years ago and to see this alone was very emotional for me. I grew up listen to elvis when my dad would drive around. I loved Austin Butler's acting as elvis. He will make the young kids of today take some interest into elvis. I can't wait to see what Austin Butler does next.
Oh my, I feel the exact same! My dad loved Elvis and instilled that love in me. He passed last year and I just would have loved to watch this with him. It was so hard watching alone
@@iammandy123 same with me I had to step out for a minute to collect myself. That's how powerful it was for me. My next adventure will be to visit Graceland. My dad and I wanted to go but unfortunately we didn't get to. 😞
I second that! My dad would have loved to see this movie as well! He used to do Elvis performances for us and it was so fun💕
My Mom passed away 8 years ago as well & she was the biggest Elvis fan! She would have absolutely loved Austin & this Movie🎙❤️
@@poisonxgirl I'm sorry for loss. Elvis is a legend and will be forever. I listen to him and I do my best to carry myself like he did. I take my time getting ready in the mornings before work. It's very important to put on a good face for the world. Priscilla said in a interview it took them an hour and a half to get ready for their day.
He deserves an oscar, if he doesn't get it, the Oscars are finished.
I TOTALLY agree with u! AUSTIN DESERVES AN OSCOR that's what OSCORS are for Xtraordinary performances ! AUSTIN out his heart and soul into being ELVIS! And he's BRILLIANT! OSCORS GALLORE FOR ELVIS THE MOVIE IS SENSATIONAL BRILLIANT AWESOME ARTISTIC
Elvis is forever an original, an icon and a classic
Elvis is the true meaning of the word icon ! As in life his legacy has been manipulated to benefit others and my hopes for this film is to show the man and his true talents ! ! ! ....To bring the generations of people the gifts of his enormous talent that has brought me joy and comfort for over sixty - five years. ! ! ! Elvis' life deserves the big screen treatment and the respect that he didn't always get from the world of entertainment ! ! !
Seen the movie today & when Austin gets his hair shaved in the army scene & looks towards the camera, that's Elvis. He certainly got the moves down pat too & the voice. I really couldn't imagine him playing the king that well but he gave a phenomenal performance. I noticed Austin's eyes, they were beautiful just like Elvis'. Also love Tom Hanks & here he is again giving a top rate performance as the colonel, wow, he was unbelievable, well, what else can we expect from Tom as his decades of great movies say it all, always thought he is a talented actor. I think both of them should be nominated & either can win. Great movie Baz.
This was so nice! Much more a conversation than an interview!
Thanks Nula. I also had a chat with Olivia DeJonge who played Priscilla in Elvis, she was very down to earth.
@@ReelTalkwithBenOShea Yes, I watched it. She seems lovely 🙂
more like a monologue
My parents were big Elvis fans I first learned of Elvis at the age of 5 I was 8 when Elvis died I can still remember the day Elvis died as if it was yesterday. I can remember where I was when my parents were sitting in front of the TV crying like it was one of our family members. When I went outside to continue playing the neighbors were crying and hugging each other again if they knew the man personally. I was familiar with Elvis the early years, the movies, and the 70s
i first learned of him from Lilo and stitch lol #90sbaby
I was 5 and can remember clearly it coming on the news here in the UK that he died. And telling my dad. I didn't know anything at 5 but I knew who elvis was. Amazing really how one man can effect so many people
I'm here.
I wanna say that was the day the music died but I guess that was Richie valens and buddy Holly dying lol
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wow, my daughter has always known who Elvis was and she wasn't born until 2005.
Austin will most definitely take home the Oscar! He delivered a stellar performance! Can't wait to see him walk up that stage !
I was born in 1957. I lived in Germany in the 80s. He means so much to me. Everything he sang. All his mistakes. He was human.
Why is Tom Hanks acting so high and mighty!??? Lol like WHAAAAT? The man’s deceased!
Tom Hanks is older than me but his description of Elvis doesn't mirror mine whatsoever! I loved the Elvis movies. I loved Elvis in fact when I was seven and Elvis married Pricilla I was bummed! I also remember watching his show in black leather, he was gorgeous! For a little girl he looked like a God! The day he died I was 17 and it's like an event you never forget where you were and what you were doing when you heard it for it stopped me in my tracks! I now have just watched the movie Elvis with Austin Butler & Tom Hanks and saw a completely different side of Elvis and his relationship with Colonel Tom Parker which I knew nothing about. Austin Butler was so good as Elvis that at times I thought I was watching Elvis. Since I never knew much about Colonel Tom Paker I don't know much about him except what was portrayed in the movie by Tom Hanks. If he was like this movie portrayal I think he was an opportunist & Elvis would've been famous no matter who his manager was but I resent that Colonel Parker made so much money off Elvis & then had the audacity to try to bankrupt him. There's not been an entertainer since Elvis that gives me the butterflies like Elvis did. Maybe because I was so young and impressionable. Regardless, I think Elvis was the greatest entertainer ever and this movie is a can't miss if you're an Elvis fan!
I was 13 when Elvis passed away. He was my era. I loved his music and I remember the controvery of his 'moves' which were banned on our black and white television. The movie evoked in me raw emotion. I knew every word to every song. What I didn't know as a teenager, was his true story and the people who took advantage of him. And so the movie brought intense sadness to me. I feel these two actors deserve academy awards. This movie was epic.
I agree it’s so sad how Elvis was treated! I hope Austin definitely gets the Oscar bc we all have a vision of what Elvis should be like and Austin had to student that! Tom Hanks not really bc we didn’t really know what the colonel was like so nothing to compare his acting to. Sorry Tom🤷🏻♀️
I was born & raised in Memphis in a part of town called Whitehaven just a couple of miles from Graceland. I was in the 5th grade when he died. I remember it like it was yesterday. The whole city was paralyzed. I remember the heartbreak & all the tears that were shed over the shocking passing of Elvis. My family would often hang outside Graceland waiting to get a glimpse of him. He gave away a lot of Cadillacs lol. This movie made my heart so tight. Sadness & joy. Austin Butler did a phenomenal job. Give that man an Oscar! Wonderful film by the fantastic Baz Luhrmann, who in my opinion deserves an Oscar as well. Beautiful movie 💜
I love how Austin speaks thru a conscious vivid example of the Elvis his grandmother knew. Very eloquent.
It’s actually refreshing to hear tom hanks said that elvis was already done. We dont need to sugar coat anything if we dont feel it that way. That doesnt mean he didnt take the role seriously, thats just how he feels, he doesnt know elvis, elvis doesnt know him.
Yeah, when a movie like this comes out everyone pretends they were megafans so it is nice to hear Tom Hanks being honest. Hanks is around my parents' age and they just saw Elvis as the corny old hillbilly singing in a superhero costume.
@@TheSuckoShow it's too bad they didn't give his great music a chance
But Tom *knew OF him*
I was 26 years old when Elvis died, and I pretty much share Tom Hank’s impression of him. I found his Las Vegas persona somewhat embarrassing and distasteful compared to his early years. The King of Rock and Roll had become a parody of himself, and his fawning entourage, the Memphis Mafia, seemed to enable him. Even so, when I review his overall career and body of work, I appreciate his greatness. Sure there was some cultural appropriation, but Elvis put his own unique personality into his performances, and there was that very distinctive voice, which sounded like no other human being, before or since. Elvis was a true original! I very much enjoyed the movie, and plan to see it again.
We will always remember elvis. I’m 65 every time reminds me of my father who adored him …..Tom hanks…. Maybe not so much
Tom Hanks describes exactly the notion I had about Elvis! growing up in the 60s ❤️
-what a great movie! amazing to see Hanks portray such a despicable character, but Oscar worthy! Austin’s performance is breathtaking ❤️ loved it
Zowie! Elvis. . Was an awesome performer . So unique . Austin butler seems to have achieved his goal of giving Elvis the justice he deserved
Austin Butler did an incredible job… I loved his performance.
I must say this the first time I’m looking at an interview with Ben O’Shea. He’s awesome. He puts the actors at ease and I love the rapidfire questions at the end. Of course I thought the movie was mind blowing and the acting not only by Butler but by Hanks was brilliant. I totally felt the manipulation portrayed by Hanks’ characterization of the Colonel. He nailed it as the snowman and Butler as Elvis the showman, brilliant.
One of my favorite parts of the movie was Elvis’ friendship with BB King. Never knew about it, but was amazing to see recreated nonetheless
Well, it’s not really accurate to say that Elvis was “done” when he was in his Hollywood period. He was one of the highest paid actors in the world and loved by millions and millions of fans.
It was not his best period but he was always popular.
Tom- SHOW RESPECT!!!! He is the KING!!!
Tom's opening comment was so lame. Maybe he was being authentic with his reply, but sounded kind of lame to me.
Exactly, why hone in on his movies when he was so so much more than that, Tom didn't seem to know much, Elvis was always a big personality and I was born in Ireland 1970...
Lost respect for tom
But its true. Im toms age. At that point he was looked at as past his prime and old.
Things change as you get older. You realize the history and the greatness as you get older.
Tom may not have been an Elvis fan but his comment felt incredibly disrespectful to the cast and crew who have made this film and to Elvis' fans, who are the prime market for the movie.
Why couldn't he just say "I was never a fan but Elvis was the King, a living legend" or "my Mom was an Elvis fan". Or just let the kid speak. C'mon!
The conversation between all three was respectful towards everyone and their own ideas without interruption letting the words flow with ease.
This is the best movie ever! Austin butler is great! He breathed fire into this movie. The movie theatre went wild we were dancing in our seats! The aura was just like Elvis was there. Austin butler gave me goosebumps throughout the movie. It was great! Give this boy an Oscar!! Everyone needs to see this movie! I’m going to buy it also
100% agree with you Dana! Me too, I danced a lot on the seat and I was completely speechless leaving the cinema at the end of the movie! I’m gonna see it again for the 2nd time soon, and I’ll definitely get it on DVD📀 when it comes out! Austin’s performance is PHENOMENAL!! Oscar worthy for sure! 👏👏👏👏✨✨✨✨
A fantastic project to bring the feeling of the generation to the now. We can't just dismiss how innocent and exciting the 50s youth were.
I agree 💯
Elvis changed the music world in the 50's and later he experienced a lot of turmoil in his life. But what was most important to Elvis, was making people happy through his music and shows.
Can’t wait to watch Elvis! Austin reminds me of a young Johnny Depp. 💓 he’s amazing! And of course, our icon Tom Hanks!!
No one can compete with Johnny Depp!!!
Hallelujah hello
Yes reminds me of Johnny too.
No I wouldn't say that...Austin is Austin....hopefully he remains humble and I am sure he will
True Elvis Fans love all of Elvis......
Austin needs to win an Oscar.
Tom Hanks is a lot older than me and I knew Elvis was a huge deal in the 70's and late 60's. He always had hits and his concerts were televised every so often and it was just amazing to watch him.
Lucky...I was born in the wrong era and in the wrong country🤣🤣🤣🤣
i haven't been this excited for a film in so long
Great interview! The host did a great job asking questions that elicited some interesting commentary from both Hanks and Austin about how they perceived Elvis as they were growing up. You can learn so much from these interviews. Very well done!
I was born in 55 and grew up with Elvis. My Momma loved him and I can remember having measles in the 1st grade and watching him on television. I've always love Elvis and still love to watch his old movies.
I grew up in this era and don’t ever remember Elvis being “done”! It almost ruined the interview when Tom said this. Austin was great in the movie and I hope he gets every award there is. Tom, sorry to say, not so much!
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I for sure think he captured Elvis he did an awesome job 👏 👏👏👏❤ but I think Tom is a wonderful awesome actor as well and he has won Oscar's I think you can learn alot from your elders in any field especially if they are terrific and killed everytime. I love both and think both are just wonderful 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤💯🙏
I picked up on that too. Elvis was never over. He performed a couple of months before he died. Tom didn't like him. Austin is phenomenal!
@@jeanie8831 no he’s talking about a time when Elvis career was a slump before the 68 special
You all really need to watch the HBO doc titled Elvis The Searcher . It is a much fuller look at who Elvis was, and what he was battling with, to stay relevant. The music world was passing him by when Elvis was stuck in Las Vegas under contract. The HBO doc is narrated by all the peeps who were THERE, including Priscilla, Jerry Schilling (his bodyguard and probably his best friend), Steve Binder and Bones Howe (the director and producer of his "68 special) Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen. Hanks was right, Col. Tom Parker locked Elvis in a box, which prevented him from evolving with the the music world.
Yes he does! There is no one that deserves it more than he does ! He poured his heart and soul. Into this movie so that all of ELVIS FAMILY FRIENDS AND FANS WOULD FALL IN LOVE WITH AND THAT HE DID SO HATS OFF TO AUSTIN BECAUSE IT WAS A JOB WELL DONE!!!!!! I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT AND COULD WATCH IT OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN !💞💞
I have always loved Tom Hanks and Elvis Presley.
To have a movie with both is amazing!
Even though I know it isn't really Elvis.
It seems like it is.
Thank you so much!
God Bless You!
Good Vibes!
"He was somebody from the 1950's, and he didn't mean anything to me..." That's who Elvis was to our entire generation of the 1970's. It was Joe Strummer and the music of The Clash (see the cover of London Calling..) that brought Elvis into my life. Looking forward to seeing this.
That's right about the 'LP' sleeve as they used to be known as. Elvis first ever and Joe copying the colour combination. Joe also had a part in the film Mystery Train. 🎥
No, not to our entire 1970s generation. He was a massive part of my upbringing.
Huh? From 68 to 77 he was performing concerts and drawing gigantic sold out crowds. He also had a number one hit with In the Ghetto.
Definitely deserves an Oscar or 2 or 3. Best movie ever!
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I agree
I am so excited to watch these 2 work together. Tom Hanks I have always seen as a brilliant actor. I believe they both will do an amazing job and make Elvis proud. I think this will make Austin Butlers career rise to really high levels. Got 5 tickets for the family. Ages 6 to 63 going!
Stay true to yourself Austin and stay humble
Great interview. I see Elvis in his mannerisms. I can't wait. ❤️
He really, embodied the role. Look out for my review of the film coming soon!
He's still in character. When you go that deep into the background of Elvis to portray Elvis, like a lot of actors do, it takes a while to shake it off and feel normal
Austin is right - Elvis music makes you happy! Update: I went to 8 different cinemas already. Thank you for this masterpiece, creative team, may you win all the awards in the universe for your hard work and dedication!
We all agree that Austin was outstanding. But what about Tom Hanks as the Colonel? His portrayal was so believable. His transformation to his look and demeanor shouldn't be overlooked
Exactly, Tom Hanks was stellar. I hated colonel Parker, that’s a thing on how amazing Tom acting was.
The movie ELVIS was fantastic! They really did a great job making this movie..one thing I also liked was the end of the movie, they showed an actual clip of THE REAL ELVIS!!! I had every record they made!
Just saw this today. It is unexplainable. I lived thru this Era and it took me back to that place. Yes Austin does not look like Elevis but his acting is superb. I was taken back 60 years ago when my mother sad I sang a Nothing but a hound dog all the time. My late husband would say this is. Right there with Gone with the wind!! I want to go see it again tomorrow and the next day. You can not take it all in with just one viewing . Love. LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!
OMG, can you imagine Gone with the Wind remade today? I’m absolutely here for it
I have lost count of how many times I have seen this movie. I just can't stop loving the mesmerizing Austin Butler and Elvis!
Austin Butler's talent gives me vibe of new Leo Dicaprio. I just hope he won't have to wait for so long for his first Oscar; hope Elvis get him one already- absolutely deservingly.
9:20 The way Tom Hanks looks at Austin is like the Greatest Certification !
I'm around the same age as Tom Hanks, and my experience woth Elvis was pretty much the same as his. Elvis was already "done" as I was growing up. The Beatles had kicked off a whole new thing and Elvis was kind of a semi washed up big celebrity who made silly movies. I never quite got over that, so I was never really an Elvis fan, and so I wasn't all that interested in seeing this movie as a result. But everyone has been raving about Austin Butler's performance as a "must see", so I want to see the movie now. Good for him!
Please go watch the 68 comeback special first.
Not accurate and as lame as Tom Hanks. Elvis had 2 number one hits after 1968 and his last number one hit was only months before the Beatles last number one hit.
@@ILoveTheGreyScale true he was kinda rude but he was never a fan but honest I guess
@@ILoveTheGreyScale don't forget, Hanks was born in July 1956, so he was only 12 yr old in 1968. So yah, by the time he was a senior in high school, Elvis was no longer playing in Vegas and was 40. He died at age 42.
King Creole, Jailhouse Rock, Love Me Tender all great movies. In 56, I was 10 years old. I used to wait in a line about 10 deep and at least 2 miles long to see Elvis movies at the Capitan Theatre. I love Tom Hanks also but as far as me and millions of others are concerned, Elvis was KING!!
And Tom Hanks is definitely not a King🤣🤣🤣🤣
Austin butler was right for the role. He IS Elvis !
Loved every second of this film!!
I love and admire Tom Hanks and he did great in the movie showing Col. Parker's evils. But it was kind of a shot to say that he had little material to create him compared to the "mountainous" amounts of info for Austin had....Austin's challenge was much more difficult since everyone has/had an impression of who and how Elvis was......he conjured up Elvis's spirit and it was Oscar worthy.
Saw Thursday. Enjoyed it. Now that it simmered I want to see it again!
Exactly!! I'm ready to see it again! Loved every minute! ⚡️
love how tom hanks just looks at austin in interview priceless!
He's a proud papa. Lol, I'm sure he looks at him as a son. And then him being an older actor, he's proud of this young actor.
Great film & great acting from all 😊 absolutely loved the film 😊all should be Proud.
I’m so glad Austin won an Oscar cause he totally deserved it for what he did in this amazing film😊
I do remember Elvis for his beautiful voice, and the positive energy on stage. His dancing moves are original but also created his own moves. I love to dance to the beat of his music today in 2022. Yes, I agree his silly movies stories were not good, but people watch those films to see and mostly hear his songs.
Excellent ! I would like to see that movie again, so good ! Amazing actor Congrats to all
I have to say job well done! to Austin Butler Bravo!! My husband mentioned the movie to me the day before we were going to see the movie. I said WHAT! the movie is about Elvis Presley's life? My hubby said yes his life and what we did not know about him. I said Yes!! sure lets go. We did not regret at all. Elvis music and the reincarnation of his life, Austin did Fantastic and Tom Hanks as well. It is a must see if you are a fan of Elvis back in the days you won't be disappointed. Finally a great movie I was able to really enjoy it's been a long time.
that 68 comeback was Elvis at his best
I was born in 1966 and I can't remember a time when Elvis wasn't a part of my life. I remember the despair my mum felt when he passed. A bit of respect died when he said Elvis was "done".
I was VERY fortunate to see Elvis in 1975 in Asheville NC. One of the highlights of my life. You nailed it Austin! Tom Hanks, you became Parker! Loved it!!!
My dad was born in 56
Also my grandpa his dad was in the military with Elvis
And Austin’s voice though 💕
Elvis died when I was 21, as a small boy I wanted to be him. My older sister really loved Elvis. Elvis was made to do things Against his will by Tom Parker.
Wow!:Amazing! Thanks Austin Butler for bringing Elvis to life again and giving Lisa Marie life as she transitioned to spirit with
her dad & her son. More than Twin Flames! We are all part of God.🙏💌
Austin via Elvis gave Lisa Marie a finality leading her to her transition to spirit.😇
Austin definitely deserves an Oscar for his performance as Elvis!!! Loved the movie.
Respect to both actors for even Thinking about taking on this movie 💯✌🏼💛
It's uncanny how Tom's syntax sounds like Elvis'. Not the accent per-say, but the rhythm of his speech, the depth of his tone & his sweet polite demeanor. Baz must have got down and kissed the floor in thanks when he turned up for the audition.
Tom's syntax?? Oh you mean Austin's?
I hope this film is as good as Walk the Line! That Johnny Cash film was incredible
It looks better than walk the line Elvis was so much larger than life compared to johnny cash
Austin Butler looks like a young Val Kilmer here 😊 In any event, I’ll be watching this film!
Best movie I've seen. Standing ovation!!
Really great interview! This one was a bit different from all the others. I enjoyed the whole thing.
Born listening to Elvis. first thing i remember.
I love Tom Hanks ..but sweet Tom, true Elvis fans know very much about Colonel Parker.
Excellent interviewer...doesnt interrupt..asks interesting questions..BRAVO....and a big.BRAVO TO HANDSOME AUSTIN...ohhhh yeah