Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii (1973)

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

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".

*Spoiler/plot- 1973, Relive The Kings' legendary performance—an entertainment event watched by the world over. This is Elvis Presley's most celebrated live performance. Viewed by over a billion people throughout the world. This electrifying concert special captures Elvis during the period of his greatest successes. Here he is in Hawaii, from Honolulu as he dazzles everyone in his full regalia with 25 of his hits. From the unbridled raw power of 'Blue Suede Shoes' to the polished perfection of 'Suspicious Minds' The King recaps the stunning musical highlights of his unequaled career and shows us the beauties of Hawaii.*Special Stars- Elvis Presley with his band, orchestra and his singers.*Theme- Elvis is The King, forever.*Based on- Elvis' songs and musical hits.*Trivia/location/goofs- TV satellite world broadcast on Tellistar orbiting communication satellite. Shot in Honolulu Hawaii and tape inserts shot all around the outer islands. The music selections included many local Hawaiian songs and watch for a short Don Ho cameo appearance in one of them.*Emotion- This film provides us with an experience of Elvis Presley at the height of his career and is a unforgettable film for anyone to watch. This film was full of great musical performances by Elvis and his 'music machine'. Elvis shows us a feel good movie.

Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii (1973) ** (out of 4) Hmm...I'm really not sure where I stand on this one but I guess overall I was pretty disappointed because there are simply way too many covers here. I love seeing my favorite artists doing covers but if the covers don't come close to the original then you hate to see them take the place of classic tunes and I'd feel that's the problem here. You've got The King doing a version of The Beatles' "Something", which is okay but falls flat when compared to any other version I've heard. "Early Morning Rain", "Steamroller Blues" and Sinatra's "My Way" come off rather flat and uninspired and even "Johnny B. Goode" doesn't sound all that rocking. "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" doesn't cut it nor does "I Can't Stop Loving You". "Whole Lotta Shaking' Going' On" doesn't fair any better but "Satisfied Mind" and the closing "Can't Help Falling in Love" bring a little more heat to the action. I know this was a very popular show but I saw it as a pretty boring fair even though Elvis' voice sounds terrific and he's certainly working on the stage. I think what bothered me most is how the show was produced with a rather poor band IMO.

This Was by far the best Elvis Presley Concert I have ever seen, I love the way he moves to the song "Fever" I have every single Elvis Concert on DVD but this one truly takes the cake over the others. I also think that The American Eagle Jumpsuit he wore in this show was his finest. It was cool to see a lot of Elvis' great humor on stage too, like during "Suspicious Minds" he changes the words, "Well don't you know I'm court in a trap I can't walk out "I HOPE THIS SUIT DON'T TEAR UP BABY" and when he spilt water all over his piano player. Fantastic concert. I love it when he sings, "You Gave Me A Mountain" that is one of his best songs.