Wonderfully offbeat film!

It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

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 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.Both 'Jailhouse Rock' and 'King Creole' in particular are proof that some of Elvis' early films are pretty good or more and that he could give a good performance when his material allowed it. Can understand totally the indifference at best towards his later films though. 'King Creole' is (along with 'Jailhouse Rock') often considered Elvis' best film, and even more widely his performance is considered his best, Elvis even called 'King Creole' his personal favourite and it is more than easy to see why on all counts.Maybe 'King Creole' is a touch overlong, and the female characters are not as interestingly written as the male ones, somewhat lazy and it's the performances that stop them from being completely vapid. Otherwise there is very little to dislike. Have commented a couple of times on the writing and stories not being strong suits in Elvis' films, but 'King Creole' is a pleasant exception. The writing is surprisingly gritty and suspenseful, with few soap-operatic or corn elements, and the story is darker and meatier than the usual story for an Elvis film, thus one of the most absorbing.As for Presley, his role here shows a dark and vulnerable side and he does it with intensity, charisma, swagger, charm and emotional honesty and no stiffness. Of his performances, which largely varied dependent on his material, it is agreed that this is his best. He has one of his best supporting casts, particularly a terrifyingly reptilian (while also remarkably complex for a mobster heavy) Walther Matthau, a touching Carolyn Jones and perfectly weasel-like Vic Morrow.The songs are absolute knockouts, especially the title song, the sultry "Trouble" and the moving "As Long as I Have You". All performed by The King of Rock and Roll in his glorious and vocally distinctive prime. Michael Curtiz directs assuredly and with finesse, making one of the best-directed Elvis films, while 'King Creole's' film noir photography and atmosphere are strikingly done.In conclusion, very good, tied for Elvis' best film and the best Elvis had to offer. 8/10 Bethany Cox

King Creole is actually a good movie with pretty good story. It's one of Elvis' best films. The movie is a crime-drama with some hip-shaking songs thrown into the mix. The singing in the film is actually a part of the story line since the character Danny is a singer - it's not just some random musical interlude which is the case with most of Elvis' movies.The soundtrack is actually a nice one if you like Elvis and the songs fit the movie very well. Although the music is not the only reason to watch or ignore the film.King Creole is a must see for Elvis fans and movie goers alike. It is one of Elvis' best film and character roles.And let's not forget that Carolyn Jones is in this flick! Another reason to watch the film! She is great in this movie as the "floozy" Ronnie that Danny falls for.9/10

This is not a typical Elvis movie.I believe that this is the first serious attempt of the King to became a real actor.The film located in New Orleans reminds a lot the 50s Rebelion movies like "Rebel without a Cause" with James Dean or the "Wild One" with Marlon Brando.Elvis in King Creole is not the good guy,but an outsider kid with problems to finish the school, who fights,steals,cheating girls,became a part of the underworld,only because he don't wont to be a working man with the head down,like his father.The cast is superb,not only the King,but an excellent Walter Matthaou as the bad guy and Dean Jagger as the Father of Elvis.King Creole was the favorite movie of Elvis and i believe one of his best together with "Wild In the Country" and "Flaming Star"

"Danny Fisher, young delinquent, flunks out of high school. He quits his job as a busboy in a nightclub, and one night he gets the chance to perform. Success is imminent and the local crime boss Maxie Fields wants to hire him to perform at his night club The Blue Shade. Danny refuses, but Fields won't take no for an answer..." Awesome plot, great acting and a brooding Elvis is what makes this film a classic, a mix of crime, drama and musical. This is Elvis' greatest movie so far, well it's a tie between this and Jailhouse Rock, and he is amazing as Danny Fisher, the young delinquent who gets mixed up with crook Maxie Fields (the incredible Walter Matthau) and the lovely Carolyn Jones. This is probably the one movie where all leading, and supporting, actors give great performances all over. It's a must see for any Elvis (or classic film) fan. And I promise, you won't regret it.