Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #165834 in DVD
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English

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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 the movie to find out. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews

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 music videos.

"Via Las Vegas" is one of the best of the genre. Ann Margaret is stunningly beautiful and a great dancer. Unfortunately her singing isn't as good as her dancing, however watching the scene stealing Ann Margaret can never be thought of as a chore. One of the best dance numbers is set at the University of Nevada campus, film buffs might want to see if they can locate Teri Garr amongst the troupe.

The Vegas scenery from the 1964, including the neon "Strip" from the time, is fun to see. Even the desert car race, however improbable the action, has some great vistas too.

This audio and visual quality of this reproduction is excellent, and fans and soon-to-be fans won't be disappointed.

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 and that's almost impossible to do when the leading man is Elvis. They had natural chemistry, no wonder the couple dated off-set. Viva Las Vegas is pure fun, check it out sometimes!

Fun Movie
A Fun Movie that would have been even better had George Sidney been allowed a little more artistic freedom. The Song 'Today,Tomorrow and Forever' was originally recorded as a duet and should have been filmed that way, with the associated love scene expanded and a little filler added before 'Cheek to Cheek.' The Wedding Scene should also have been expanded with a transition before the finale. Other songs, one a duet were recorded but not used in the film. Without these 'touches' the film is a little jerky, perhap partially due to poor editing but mostly due to Colonel Parker's interference. Elvis and Ann-Margret are dynamite together and should have been paired in additional venues that would have challenged both of them. Viva Las Vegas is still a fun movie that has withstood the test of time and well worth watching.