Elvis

Elvis traces the rise of Elvis Presley from a modest Mississippi childhood to international stardom, concentrating on how his career unfolded under the control of Colonel Tom Parker. The film follows Elvis as he pioneers a new sound, struggles with sudden fame, and tries to hold onto family ties and romantic life while the pressures of celebrity and touring intensify. Much of the story is shown through the lens of the manager and artist relationship, revealing how decisions made offstage shaped his public persona and private regrets. The narrative moves through key performances and personal moments, balancing spectacle with quieter scenes that show how fame altered the man behind the music. It avoids major spoilers while covering decades of life.

Baz Luhrmann directed this 2022 biopic, with screenplay credits to Luhrmann, Jeremy Doner and Sam Bromell. Austin Butler stars as Elvis and Tom Hanks plays Colonel Parker, the film blends Luhrmann's stylized visuals with archival-inspired sequences and a sweeping soundtrack.

The movie performed strongly at the box office, attracting global audiences and helping renew interest in Elvis' catalog. Its marketing and soundtrack releases boosted ticket sales, making it one of the more commercially visible music biopics of its year period.

Austin Butler's portrayal sparked renewed fascination with Elvis as an American cultural figure, and Luhrmann's flamboyant staging produced several instantly discussed set pieces. Costume choices and modernized soundtrack edits prompted conversation about authenticity, while the film's imagery and performances reinvigorated public debate over legacy and appropriation in popular music today.

Critics largely praised Butler's central performance and the film's kinetic direction, reflected in a 7.472 out of 10 user vote average on many platforms, though some reviewers found Luhrmann's stylistic excess distracting. The movie tracks themes of fame's cost, creative ownership, racial crosscurrents in American music, and personal sacrifice repercussions.