Highly Overrated But Still Good

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

Elvis displayed some real comedic talent in this one. Arthur O'Connell added some acting quality and Anne Helm was perfect as the fetching but not too pretty or simpering to be true country girl. I always thought Elvis played off stronger female characters better than the mere eye candy types.There are some good songs and an interesting storyline. In later Elvis films, the producers seemed to rely on the Elvis factor and neglect the vehicle itself. Even if you admit that Elvis was not a great actor, you must also admit that even the greatest of actors would have struggled to give life to some of the later Elvis movie scripts. The scenery and the cinematography are also of a very high quality. America and Elvis never looked more attractive than in "Follow That Dream". There is a breeziness and gently comedic quality that really works in this one.

incredibly stupid boring and a waste of my time. the plot so idiotic and improbable....Elvis seems to be reading his lines on a prompter....the other actors are of no interest. it probably made money but it wont go in the list of 100 best films ever. don't get me wrong Elvis showd much promise in jailhouse rock love me tender and a boxing movie Galahad i think. then he went downhill with annoying beach guitar playing wherever he went..and dull co stars. this one is the pits. no wonder he wanted out of these absolute farces. poor talented Elvis. don't bother to buy it or even watch it...its a complete waste of valuable time. weirdo Donald trump is even funnier in his idiotic speeches

This a highly entertaining movie with Elvis playing a great character that is very unlike his own. Elvis' performance in the courtroom scene is excellent, very natural. The movie incorporates quite a bit of the great lines and stories from the Powell book 'Pioneer, Go Home'. Highly recommended! Elvis, Anne Helm and Arthur O'Connell are great together and create a genuine family. The supporting characters are also well done. This movie stacks up with many good movies of this era. This is not a 'typical' Elvis move. Some nice underrated songs, Angel is very good and Follow That Dream is a classic. Beautiful scenes of Florida in the 60's are a treat, no condos or highways appear as they do now in most of FL. Great Elvis movie that helps to cement his place in cinema history.

This is one of Elvis's best films in my opinion. And one where he extended his range a bit. Usually he plays he troubled youths, or confident smart people who are trying to prove themselves. Here's he's an innocent in the world and it's a tribute to his acting skills that he was acquiring that he didn't descend into being Gomer Pyle.Of course the film is greatly helped by the title tune which in my opinion is one of his best movie songs. Follow That Dream rightly belonged among Elvis's golden hits.With an innocence here that rivals even Stan Laurel or Harry Langdon, Elvis manages to defeat some pretty sharp characters. The film itself has a charming innocence about it that makes it thorough going fun.