The Year of Priscilla Presley
The rise of Elvis Presley unfortunately took over last year. Giving Austin Butler an Oscar nomination for the weakest performance mankind has ever seen.
enough said.
Last year with Elvis came along the endless conversations about him. Bringing up the ‘‘Elvis’’ legacy, unreachable talent, but mainly the character that was Elvis Presley. But, of course, I am the last person in the world who should be speaking on Elvis and his character. There’s only one person who can actually do that—the one and only Priscilla Presley.
Finally, her story and a raw glimpse from her girlhood has hit the theaters. Priscilla’s story and from her point of view! To have Sofia Coppola direct your teenage years with such care and pure love, just to showcasing your raw experiences that come with growing up, is every teenager's dream.
~ Little review after seeing the film!
The downfall of the universally known icon, Elvis Presley, is upon us. The film showing the other side of this heavily romanticized era is now uncovered.
Often biopics are done awfully—intentionally or not. It’s always appreciated when everything is done consensually, as well as having your star be a part of the team (a producer in her own story)!
I think Priscilla’s story was shown beautifully together with it being “enough.” It’s enough to show us what happened from Priscilla’s own words. But what really happened is between Priscilla and Elvis forever. (We know this) Sofia and Priscilla showed the audience what really mattered, her girlhood as well as Priscilla growing into her own person.
I intensely appreciated Sofia showing the era of where Priscilla found some form of joy outside of Elvis. It was the most we’ve seen her full of genuine feelings. The first time Priscilla was away from his suffocating grasp.
Priscilla is a deeply troubled, powerful film. Carried by a phenomenal performance by Cailee Spaeny. It was beautiful! Extraordinary sets—I mean my jaw dropped every time! I have no ill words to say about the soundtrack. Perfection!
I really enjoyed my screening but wished I didn’t sit in front of teenage girls verbally pining for Jacob Elordi. I mean—he spent the entire time portraying a vile man, who groomed a young girl, and grew to abuse his wife. You’re far away from the point of the film if you’re just going to look at that man.
