Obviously I am referring to Rebel without a cause and maybe not so obviously I am comparing the role of Elvis to what James Dean was able to make ... or rather how people perceived him generally speaking. I think it is undeniable that Elvis was great at singing (multiple occasions to prove this here too), but I don't think many had him high on an acting range. He sort of proves those wrong here.
And while the story and the plot are strong enough to carry on and be quite powerful today too, the fighting/stunts have not aged as well mostly. Then there are some character traits that some may not feel most comfortable with ... but what rebel really gave anything what people thought about him? Love/relationships included ... a very fine Walter Matthau helps elevate the movie too. A movie that I was not too aware of, but that generally is suspensful enough to keep aynone on their toes ... and may be just the right movie to start off anyone unaware of Elvis (as an actor)! Old school style.
And while the story and the plot are strong enough to carry on and be quite powerful today too, the fighting/stunts have not aged as well mostly. Then there are some character traits that some may not feel most comfortable with ... but what rebel really gave anything what people thought about him? Love/relationships included ... a very fine Walter Matthau helps elevate the movie too. A movie that I was not too aware of, but that generally is suspensful enough to keep aynone on their toes ... and may be just the right movie to start off anyone unaware of Elvis (as an actor)! Old school style.