Amazon.com essential video: It's pretty tough to beat Jailhouse Rock in terms of sheer entertainment, but Elvis lovers are particularly fond of this 1964 hit. The Big E plays race-car driver Lucky Jackson, who arrives in Las Vegas for an upcoming Grand Prix race. Lucky's car needs a new engine, so he gets a waiter job at a casino and starts working his crooning charms on Rusty Martin (Ann-Margret). It's their on-screen chemistry that makes this flick a lot of fun; Presley never had a better costar than Ann-Margret, and their race-car romance is quintessential 1960s fluff. Then there are the songs, of course, including the snappy title tune, a rockin' rendition of Ray Charles's "What'd I Say?," and "The Yellow Rose of Texas." Viva Las Vegas is one of the Elvis movies that stands the test of time, when the legend was still at his peak. And if you're wondering if the King gets his car fixed in time to win the race, well, check out this digital video disc to find out. --Jeff Shannon
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Rating: - Blu-Ray Release Sept. 2007
Most everyone is familiar with this movie so I don't have much in the way of comment except to say that it is a fun bit of Elvis fluff. The remastered and restored blu-ray transfer is outstanding. This, ... Read More
Rating: - Still A Classic
A classic movie, much better on DVD than VHS. A great addition to any Elvis fan's library!
Rating: - Was there a race in this film?
When one thinks of fast cars, fun women, and flashy lights - one would probably scream out Las Vegas (and I promise this will be the last joke "I call it Lost Wages"), but not our current Las Vegas, but the ... Read More
Rating: - The "classic" Elvis movie
Elvis movies deserve to be considered a genre all of their own. Although not Hollywood masterpieces that was never the point. They were a fun way of showcasing the talents of Elvis, think of them as extended ... Read More
Rating: - Sexy little film.
Viva Las Vegas is definitely Elvis Presley's best movie. Ok so he wasn't a great and talented actor but his songs and sex appeal more than made up for it. Ann-Margret was one gorgeous gal, she steals every scene ... Read More
- Blu-Ray Release Sept. 2007
- Was there a race in this film?
- The "classic" Elvis movie