Priscilla Presley gives new Elvis biopic a rave review: 'It is a true story told brilliantly'
dailymail.co.ukPriscilla Presley, the ex-wife of the late Elvis Presley, has weighed in on director Baz Luhrmann's new Elvis biopic.After watching the film recently during a special screening, Priscilla raved about Luhrmann's vision and Austin Butler's performance as the King of Rock and Roll, to whom she was married to for just over six years.The film chronicles the life and career of Presleyfrom his early days as a child growing up in Mississippi to his ascent as a rock and roll icon and movie star, along with his complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
Thumbs up: Priscilla Presley is raving aboutBaz Luhrmann's new Elvis biopic and the performance of Austin Butler as the King of Rock and RollLuhrmann served as the film's director and co-screenwriter, along withSam Bromell,Craig Pearce and Jeremy Donner, from a story he conceived with Donner.After getting to see the film alongside Elvis' old friendJerry Schilling, a talent manager and member of the Jailhouse Rock singer's Memphis Mafia, she instantly became a fan.
After revealing she and Shilling got to see the special screening 'atWarner studios recently,' Priscilla went on give her synopsis and opinion on the finished work on Facebook on Friday.'This story is about Elvis and Colonel Parker's relationship.
It is a true story told brilliantly and creatively that only Baz, in his unique artistic way, could have delivered. Austin Butler, who played Elvis, is outstanding,' the now 76-year-old wrote.
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