Kurt Russell is superb as Elvis, I was really impressed. The film itself is just fine. Not great, but good. I only watched it because it's a John Carpenter film, though you wouldn't know it. Recommended just for people interested in Carpenter's early career, or for fans of Russell or Elvis.

Better than a TV movie has any business being.

The superior Elvis movie in my opinion. It's less cynical than Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, instead the movie's focus is on Elvis' life as a person. A good John Carpenter movie as always, and Kurt Russell is a great casting as Elvis.

Kurt Russell does a pretty good job as Elvis in this movie. Although there are many accuracy problems in this movie.... being a huge Elvis fan I know.... the movie gives you a good look into his humble rise to being the king of Rock n roll.... a great watch!