Priscilla

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/priscilla-mini-review "Priscilla navigates the familiar territory of biographical storytelling, offering a nuanced exploration of Priscilla Presley's life. Cailee Spaeny's career-best performance skillfully delves into the com…

Just rather uninteresting, on film terms at least. It <em>is</em> interesting seeing the film portray a different type of version of Elvis Presley, one that is uncomfortable to watch unfold but one that ought to be told. That's where anything noteworthy I have to say about this release ends, thou…

Having recently watched Bradley Cooper's "Maestro" (2023) and "Tchaikovsky's Wife" (2022) I was wondering if Sofia Coppola was about to bowl us a bit of a googly about Elvis here after half an hour! The young Priscilla (a competent Cailee Spaeny) is invited to meet him (Jacob Elordi) in Germany wher…

When a film seeks to depict the life story of a beloved public figure, it generally works best when it paints a comprehensive portrait of said individual. However, in this biography of the wife of rock ʼn roll icon Elvis Presley, viewers get a picture that seemingly tells only half of the story. Wri…