Priscilla 4K Ultra HD [Blu-ray] [Region Free]
C**S
Good
I enjoyed this as I'm a big Elvis fan thought it might be just Priscilla's side but thought it was a good film
I**G
LIKEABLE LEADS
Going in we all know this does not end wellLikeable leads both jacob and caylee did a good job with their respective roles although Priscilla is played a little too innocentElvis's role is played slightly differentSome scenes were not needed LSD scene in particularOverall it's nice to see things from Priscilla's POV
J**E
Not quite as I expected
After watching this film I wondered why Priscilla stayed as long. Her young age is the only possible explanation. Elvis comes across as a buffoon with not much substance and Priscilla seems gaslit from the beginning. If this is entirely Priscilla's perspective it is very sad. She didn't even have the joy that fans got from him. I always thought Priscilla got a lot from Elvis but other than her daughter Lisa she didn't seem toget much. I wish I hadn't seen it now. It's quite bleak.
B**O
Great film
I enjoyed watching this on our way to Benidorm and just long enough too for trip it’s a good story too it and worth the watch if you loved elvis I hired it fair price
E**N
Boring
After watching film ‘Elvis’ I bought this. Dull dull dull
D**P
Not Outstanding
A pedestrian account of Priscilla's life with Elvis. Nothing in the film that isn't in the book "Elvis and me".Poor casting of characters who bear no resemblance to the real people as any Elvis fan will verify.
A**N
Brilliant
Obviously it's sad that no Elvis tracks were in this film , But to be fair it was Pricilla presley's side of the story and I do not think Lisa was happy about the script , Both this film and Elvis film does not completely depict the full story, But its interesting to see both films being a fan . Obviously there are many fans up set by this film , But it depends how you look at it .I feel the film was well done as in the quality I had heard that they thought the film looked like a cheap budget film .But it seems not of this was filmed at Graceland, so there for when you think of cost to do a reproduction of Graceland and the house within , I think it was done well .I was surprised after watching the film , Also my grand daughter lived it too , But she said , Thow I love Elvis music , She said , she wanted to very much see everything from Pricilla 's side of her life with Elvis , As she feels that Pricilla went through allot with Elvis and says it must have been really upsetting watching someone you love with other women .Which I agree and to watch his demise, His addiction to prescription medicine killed him in the end .Very very sad , A loss of someone that was one of the most talented men in tne world and the KING OF ROCK AND ROLL..! Very good film ..
I**S
Very Interesting Angle
Priscilla is overall a very good movie. I would have loved to see her side of things from when Elvis started his descent to hell but the movie ends with her leaving him. The poignant and painful memories of Priscilla regarding her marriage to the King (Elvis) is extremely far from what anyone -who doesn't really know what happened between them - can imagine. He comes out as a terrible husband; Chauvinist, selfish, violent and disloyal. She put up with everything and then walked away once she realised she wasn't living the life she expected and she wasn't loved the way she deserved. Sofia Coppola always delivers high quality movies and she has done that again on this occasion. Highly Recommended.
O**N
Loved it
Any fan of Elvis who might want to see a different perspective of his story should check this movie out.
K**
Love this movie
I absolutely love this movie
B**N
A sensitive slice of life from pop history.
The only Elvis movie to portray non-fiction events from another's point of view - that alone distinguishes this thoughtful film from the others. (Based on Priscilla's auto-bio, there was a TV version in the 80's; but that had cheap production, hacky TV direction & a quite unconvincing Elvis portrayed by Dale Midkiff. It withstands no comparison with this as artful storytelling.)The long-ago publishing of the auto-biography and airing of the TV movie version have me scratching my head as to what could upset fans defensive of Elvis' image (including departed daughter Lisa Marie,) since anything scandalous was revealed in some form long ago, reverberating through celebrity press at the time. Perhaps people are more sensitive to that well into the PC / Me Too discussion questioning past & present sexist values towards women, but at the same time, recent movies like Get on Up or Ray have shown beloved music figures with complicated and yes sometimes abusive relationships - movies with audiences who accepted a balanced portrayal and forgive the subject enough for any offensives enough to still value the humanity in their brilliant art. So why should this be so different? So again, the difference is not in severity of behavior depicted, but in its thoughtfully considered point of view in depicting a relationship that was simultaneously tender & caring, passionate, as well as a curious eyebrow raiser considering the age difference, and depicting sexist mores of the time, as amplified in ways by the incompatibilities of a rock star lifestyle with any woman's idea of happy marriage and home life, even today, much less in the era of celebrated domestic conformity.Anyone who recognizes Elvis' outrageously sexually charged charisma can see this man was never meant to be married and faithful to one woman. Society dictated marriage was a legitimizing necessity, but this was a mold Elvis could never have fit. Ironically, his crazy lifestyle was one thing that drew him to the relative stability of an unassuming and sincere partner at home or during much travel.Say what you will about the extremes and self-important sanctimony of judging the past through todays lens, there's no denying the power balance depicted is both unique to its subject (and unprecedented fame of its star) but also indicative of celebrity relationship power balances still traumatizing those less powerful. This is NOT however to say Elvis is depicted as deplorably as recent offenders in Hollywood and music (largely Hip-Hop) have been. These are illegal acts of predators. Anyone who labels a predator based on this have, if they've really watched it at all, did not see the stories or characterizations as presented.True to her stated intentions, Sofia Copolla has made a very empathetic portrayal of a genuine love story between characters, both intelligent yet vulnerable, from the less considered point of view of a girl who grew up perhaps too fast, and the woman who later needed to redefine growing up as leaving what she loved the most in order to put herself at the center of her own life and choices. That Elvis came to understand this, that they parted amicably, and both persuasively stated they would forever be in love with the other, speaks volumes and informs all the portrayals depicted.The cast especially the leads are terrific. Cailey Spaney's (Sp?) performance clearly announces the arrival of gifted new star-to-be. Jacob Eldori must obviously face more preconceived expectations, but plays Elvis in a surprisingly understated way with serves the unusual point of view. This artfully skips over many cliche pitfalls, but keeps focus on Elvis as he was in his most personal moments (instead of ping ponging in and out of showbiz events.) The shyness and genuine humility side that never left him, even as his lifestyle extremes lead to exploitive & sadly self-centered behaviors toward Priscilla. Can anyone be surprised by this in this day & age? The point is not to unveil scandal, but to bring iconic figures down to ground level, to walk beside them outside the spotlights, and see their poignant frailties and corrupting temptations, things all couples deal with in their own way.Production wise, this is a truly outstanding depiction of period detail on a minimal budget. Copolla's eye for detail is always spot on, and plays on the strength of lower budged period design: the lack of slickness in maximizing spectacle in big budget treatments, showing a more intimate, lived in world, where characters seem more at one with their environments, less so cultural touchstones destined to transcend modest beginnings. And even with Elvis as the world's biggest star, their meeting in Germany during his army stint provides more homey surroundings with parties and gatherings in very normal looking homes, far from the opulence and grandeur of Graceland and loftier settings. It's very "you-are-there" authentic, capping off the many elements that make this an unusually intimate and down to earth portrayal of some very famous people.If you're curious at all, I think you'll enjoy the film, including those with not much exposure to Elvis that are interested in unique love stories and strong depictions of time and place in unique cultural periods. I think it's a quietly remarkable film, a strong entry in a number of genre categories, and proof Sofia Copolla is the real deal as a writer / director, someone likely to continue to surprise and enlighten with very personal & intimate films, from a legacy director with strong cinematic gifts that are all her own.
C**E
A24 Is Back!
I really liked the blu-ray set in the packaging. The film is not overtly told in all the intricate parts from the director which lets you build your own conclusion to the fantasy world of Priscilla's. The scene that I felt is the most standout was the pillow fight. Hearing the Ronettes "You Baby", Marvin "Ain't That Peculiar" instrumental and The closing has a beautiful Dolly Parton song, her original "I Will Always Love You" to the remakes made it spectacular. The pacing doesn't lag for it being almost two hours- It does scream instant classic like the artwork says.
M**S
Great movie
Follow Priscilla‘s book Elvis very closely very good movie for any Elvis fan
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