Elvis Flaming Star DVD (Elvis Presley)

Flaming Star : Elvis Presley DVD - Definitely a contender for the underwhelming title of Best Elvis Movie, this handsomely shot Western actually makes Elvis act, rather than coast on his personality. (As though to underscore the point, the two obligatory songs are dispensed with under the opening credits and in the first scene.)

Don Siegel was probably the best director the King ever worked with, and he draws a quietly smoldering performance from Elvis, who was still undeniably raw. Even better, Siegel captures an existential starkness to homestead and town, and calmly makes a pro-Native American case without preaching (Elvis plays a half-breed caught between sides in an Indian vs. settlers dustup). Yes, this was 30 years before Dances with Wolves--there were actually quite a few such movies during this era. All in all, a decent picture, and an indication of where Elvis' career might have gone if he hadn't given himself over to fluff. --Robert Horton.

Buy this DVD as part of The Elvis Presley Collection 6 DVD Set, great value at only $69.625 for 6 Elvis Movies / 6 DVDs. ['Love Me Tender', 'Flaming Star', 'Wild In The Country', 'Kid Galahad' , 'Frankie and Johnny' and 'Clambake'].

Format: Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen

Flaming Star - Elvis Presley DVD

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