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Waste of Money.

It's a movie as timely as it is provocative and amazingly, for much of its running time, it is weirdly funny.

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

Elvis Presley was a hugely influential performer with one of the most distinctive singing voices of anybody. He embarked on a film career consisting of 33 films from 1956 to 1969, films that did well at the box-office but mostly panned critically (especially his later films) and while he was a highly charismatic performer he was never considered a great actor.'Viva Las Vegas' is proof that most of his earlier films were pretty good ('Kissin' Cousins' and 'Girls! Girls! Girls!' were the closest the period came to misfires but neither among his worst), some close to great even. Not only is 'Viva Las Vegas' Elvis' best 60s film along with 'Flaming Star' and the best since, but it's also one of his best films overall with 'King Creole', 'Jailhouse Rock', 'Flaming Star' and 'Loving You'.Its weak links are a story that's narratively minimal but also rushed and disjointed and a simplistic and corny script. Then again these two elements rarely were strengths in Elvis' films, far from it. A couple of the travelogue-like scenes drag the film down tad slightly too.Otherwise, there is not much in 'Viva Las Vegas' that's wrong. Elvis is at his most confident, enthusiastic and charismatic in a few years, and he has a more than worthy partner in Ann-Margret, whose vivacious and snappy turn is one of his best leading lady performances and actually comes close to stealing the show under him. Their chemistry is superb, and there's little to fault the solid supporting cast that includes William Demarest.Further strengths are the wonderful Panavision cinematography, adroit direction by George Sidney, boundless energy and charm, scenery that never looks cheap and impeccable choreography that has so much kinetic energy and grace.It isn't an Elvis film without a soundtrack, preferably a good one and 'Viva Las Vegas' has more than a good one. It's one of the best of any of his films, while a few are more memorable than others they're well-used, well-placed and not forgettable and there isn't a disposable song in the lot. Along with the iconic title song, standouts are the gentle "The Lady Loves Me", the witty "Come On Everybody" and the Ray Charles classic "What'd I Say".All in all, very good and one of the best from the King of Rock and Roll. 8/10 Bethany Cox

Viva Las Vegas (1964): Dir: George Sydney / Cast: Elvis Presley, Anne Margret, Cesare Danova, Jack Carter, William Demarest: Would it be fair to blame Elvis Presley for every pop star attempting to be an actor? This is not a promising start to those to follow through. The title regards a view of Las Vegas lifestyles but other than that, the film is embarrassing. Lame story is simply Presley as race car driver Lucky Jackson (how lucky can he be to get associated with this junk)? Then we have Anne Margret as swimming coach Rusty (what is with the names)? Lucky and the rival driver he is competing against are both gunning for Rusty's affections. How "lucky" can a girl get? Director George Sidney not only treats viewers to a sudden ending but also undeniably stupid music numbers that occur out of nowhere. Each musical number becomes progressively worse allowing both leads to appear like total asses. Elvis is "lucky" he still had a career after this, and Margret is "rusty" in more ways than one. William Demarest plays Rusty's father who should be so proud that his son is an idiot. Others who saw fit to smudge their career and reputation with this garbage is Cesare Danova and Jack Carter, both of whom should know better. It exploits the popularity of Elvis but I'm sure his popularity will remain even though this film should be tossed out into a busy Las Vegas interstate. Score: 1 / 10

a very popular movie then and now / most critics gave it the ole thumbs up, too! Elvis went off the "girls and music" formula to "girl and music", as the story is about a guy and a girl, young, good looking, talented, energetic in the sexed up '63 Vegas! a great soundtrack, not one dud, all production numbers top rate, as directed by George Sidney who had just completed BYE BYE BIRDIE (and once again seemed to determined to show off Ann's world class rump). just as costars complained in BIRDIE that GS was letting it become an Ann Margret picture, Colonel Parker took note that it was not *enough* of an Elvis picture > seems the powers that be did not cut any of Ann's solos but about 2 months later added an Elvis vocal, WHAT'D I SAY (Ann's role was to look mesmerized as Elvis swung out).we all know that despite great box office, in fact outdrawing the BEatles' first movie in North America!, RCA / the Colonel / whoever elected NOT to deliver a soundtrack album, which probably would have outsold BLUE HAWAII! would they have had to incl. at least a duet with the Big El and Annie? yes. so a terrific duet like THE LADY LOVES ME (which should have been the flipside of the VIVA LAS VEGAS single) got sent to the vaults for about 12 years.who knows if a monster l.p. would have dictated better *quality* on upcoming albums? (though ROUSTABOUT did make number one and has remained a fan favorite).minor complaint is that once again a Presley director let a great chance for a more dramatic denouement go right by the boards. not to "spoil" but once again, instead of creating some dramatic tension, will "Rusty" actually show up for the big finale race? - she's too gaga to stay home...or make a late arrival so the audience can smile and go "yeah! she really does love him!" but, OK, it's about Elvis and he's too cool a dude for such conflict.please note several tunes were not used in the film and kept nice and warm trickling out over the years, notably an over-heated cover of the Laverne Baker-Jimmy Ricks YOU'RE THE BOSS! also note that although Leiber & Stoller were given an unceremonious heave-ho by Elvis' manager around 1961, they got TWO entries here: THE CLIMB (Elvis in the background) and YOU'RE THE BOSS.buy this DVD, one of Elvis best movies and still an overlooked Hollywood Musical Classic.

Arguably the most famous of Elvis Presley's movies from the '60s. Lucky (Elvis) is a mechanic working in Las Vegas where Rusty (Ann Margaret) drops in to get her car checked. Lucky noticing a good thing when he sees one tries to hold her off long enough to connect with her, but she drives away. Him and Count (Cesare Danova) goes around all over Vegas looking for her but can't find her until, he finds her giving swimming lessons to kids. Lucky starts to woo Rusty, and Rusty obliges without putting up much resistance.One of the delight about Elvis' movies for me is the beautiful cinematography. This one is bit of a disappointment in that most of the scenes are studio shots. I really don't know why Ann Margaret is such a fuss. I think Elvis had better looking girls in many of his other films. The cool part is Elvis singing Ray Charles' song in one of the scenes.I'm at peace whenever I'm watching Elvis Presley movie. I like this movie for that experience too. Elvis is great in this movie as he usually is.