Overrated

Disturbing yet enthralling

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

When I hear "Elvis", Aloha from Hawaii is the first thing that comes to mind.I have this show on VHS, laser disc and multiple editions on DVD,as well as the audio on LP and CD.Arguably Elvis on Stage in Memphis captured a better live performance, Aloha is spectacular to watch.

Elvis was a man who rose to the occasion for the big moments/challenges in his life and the 1973 Aloha special was -- what I always have felt - - his last true hurrah. Like so many accomplishments in his life, Elvis did it first and did it best. His vocals and appearance were magnificent in this concert. The song list was great with excellent performances of "Something", "You Gave Me A Mountain", "It's Over", "My Way", "What Now My Love", "Burning Love", "I'll Remember You", "An American Trilogy", "Fever", "A Big Hunk O Love", and "Can't Help Falling In Love".

I have to say this was a disappointment. I'm an Elvis fan as well and consider the 68 ' Comeback Special among the best rock'n roll concerts ever done . Easily as good as the Who at the Isle of Wight and Zeppelin at the Albert Hall. But this clearly shows the King descending from the throne. Most of the performances are not among Elvis's best readings of his classics. He basically mumbles through "Love Me" and seems bored with "Suspicious Minds" . Especially that one (Suspicious Minds) does not compare at all to the original recording. Also there are about 250 back-up singers too many and the double exposure camera work with two shots of Elvis at the same time is dated and distracting. Check out 68' Comeback Special instead for far superior Elvis.

This concert is just amazing; it's Elvis at his best. Unfortunately, he wouldn't live to surpass this performance. I won't mention all the songs because you can or probably have read them elsewhere, but he delivers every song with all the emotion and power you would expect from the King.Don't complain about the awful jumpsuit or the longer hair - this was January 1973 after all. But either way, he never looked better in the 1970s than he did here. He crash dieted before the concert, and it paid off with him looking and sounding his best. You can watch this concert over and over and it never gets worse... if you wanted to know why this man was a legend, this concert shows why !