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I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Bubba Mabry (Jay Mohr) is a two-bit private eye in Albuquerque. As he explains, he rents a cheap motel room on a monthly basis, places ads in cheap places and has very little overhead. Even so, his bills are paid with difficulty. Then, oh glorious day, a huge bodyguard, JG (Mike Starr) comes calling and offers Bubba the chance to make some good bread. First, he must be led in secret to his client, Mr. Aaron (Robert Patrick). But, Whoa Nelly! Mr. Aaron is really THE KING, Elvis, who faked his own death. Now, although grey-haired, he's fit and can croon up a storm. So, what's the problem? It seems a man named Tank has been snooping around way too close and JG doesn't know why. Is he there to do harm to Mr. Aaron or just to expose the secret? Therefore, Bubba is supposed to key an eye on Tank. Simple enough. But, more folks enter the picture. There's the aging record producer (Joe Mantegna) who may have some dark secrets. Also, a woman named Bambi, a Playboy bunny type, is seen going to Tank's place. Also, another pretty gal, Felicia (Lindsay Price), has entered the fray with an unknown purpose. This is before Tank is found murdered, bullet through his head. Is Mr. Aaron going to be taken out next? This fun, funny film is on the sleazy side but still enjoyable. One of its strongest assets is the setting in Albuquerque, which is exotic, alternately lovely and seedy. Then, too, the cast of Mohr, Mantegna, Price, Starr and company are wonderful. Best of the lot is Patrick, whose Elvis impersonation is flat-out terrific. The ladies are dressed to the nines while an assortment of Elvis costume knockoffs are worn by a bevy of cast members, making for continued mirth. The clever script and energetic direction are also assets. Are you lonesome tonight? Then, get Lonely Street for it is one of those films which chase away the doldrums.

LONELY STREET is a comic murder mystery that features Robert Patrick as a healthy seventy-something Elvis Presley. With excellent prosthetics and some time-well-spent, Patrick is awesomely believable as Elvis, who has faked his death and is contemplating "coming back". Jay Mohr plays the bumbling detective Bubba Mabry, who is hired to snoop on a tabloid reporter by a famous celebrity only known as Mr. Aaron(Patrick). When the reporter is found murdered, who else but Bubba is the perfect suspect. While this goes on, Mr. Aaron is in the studio of Jerry Finkelman(Joe Montegna), who wants the honors of recording the King's comeback hit "When The Rebel Comes Home"(actually sung by Jim Brown, an Elvis tribute artist from Belfast).The production team takes great pains in presenting Elvis' memory with respect and dignity assuming he faked his death only to "clean up" his body and get in shape to age gracefully. Elvis fans will be in awe and should be very pleased. Patrick is superb as the septuagenarian Presley. You will want to watch this movie again just to reassure yourself. The supporting cast features the fetching Nikki Cox, Mike Starr, Paul Rodriguez and Lindsay Price.

Usually, I don't pick up B-Movies for the evening, but I had nothing else to watch, so I went with this one. I have to say I am pleasantly surprised. While the movie has the look of a low budget film, it certainly doesn't feel like one. The characters are cliché and the acting is exaggerated, but that is all positive, because it perfectly fits the comical style of the movie. Another strong point is that the acting performances were pretty stable throughout the whole film. Especially the main character is charismatic enough to keep you interested. He also does a great job narrating the movie by letting the viewer know what the main character thinks in certain situations.The plot is surprisingly fresh and keeps you guessing right up to the end, who the baddie is. All in all, this was a fun ride and worth watching. If you don't need big names and huge budgets to enjoy a movie, then this might be one you could enjoy. I know I did.On a final note: I have to give kudos to the people behind this movie, because B-Movies here tend to have 10-star ratings by the time they are released, due to the many fake votes by those involved. I hate this trend and I appreciate a movie even more, if people don't resort to cheap tricks like that.

The only reason I don't give this a higher rating, is that while it is a really fun and entertaining film, parts are a bit campy (but due to the style of the film, it doesn't distract from the story or the acting). The last time I saw a really good impersonation of Elvis, was Kurt Russell, in Elvis (1979-TV). I heard that he even sang the music in that one. This isn't really about the music, as much as it is a mystery/thriller, with a who-done-it slant thrown in. The actors did a great job. I thought Patrick did a credible impersonation, and I'm even a bit surprised that he looked like "The King". The comedy is light, but it's because the jokes/one-liners are only to make this fun. It's not meant to make you fall out of your chair laughing. I like how the crew was able to keep you guessing, as to who did what. They make it so you have to even ask yourself whether "Mr. Aaron", to protect his anonymity, may be guilty. All in all, as I said previous, one of the most enjoyable films I've seen. I have to also give kudos to the artist who sang the Elvis songs. While a true fan can tell it's not the real Elvis, the singer still did a wonderful job