Blue Hawaii
1961
In a return to musical comedy after several dramatic roles, Elvis Presley stars in this vehicle tailored to his singing talents. Chad Gates (Presley) returns home to Honolulu after a stint in the service. He shows little interest in working for his overbearing parents' pineapple plantation, much to their dismay. Instead, Chad .. Read more
| Starring | Elvis Presley, Angela Lansbury, Roland Winters, Joan Blackman |
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| Director | Norman Taurog |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
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Though one of Elvis Presley's biggest ever successes, this movie was directly responsible for turning him from the new James Dean into the king of pap. Confronted with the huge box office grosses, Elvis's controllers — venal manager Colonel Tom Parker and film producer Hal Wallis — decided that every movie their boy made from then on would be the same mix of girls, songs and exotic locations. Thirty films later, they'd sacrificed both their audience and Presley's screen credibility. His talent was bigger than they knew, however, and he died a king. For all that, this is colourful, amiable fluff, with some nice near-jailbait, Angela Lansbury as Elvis's mom, and such beautifully performed songs as the title number and Can't Help Falling in Love.
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Presley escapes the GI Blues and takes a job with a Hawaii tourist agency in this innocuous star vehicle/holiday... read more on Time Out
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Lifeless star vehicle shot on glamorous locations.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
excellent film
i really enjoyed this film i think its the best one of elvis movies i could watch it again and again
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Elivs at his best
Took me back to my teens - Blue Hawaii was by far, in my opinion, Elvis' best movie. The songs were fabulous and all set in great scenery. Loved it and ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
excellent film
i really enjoyed this film i think its the best one of elvis movies i could watch it again and again
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Splendid
Great summer fun and scenery. And not too hectic.... in fact very relaxing at times. Good to play in bed at night on yr portable :)
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7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
excellent film
i really enjoyed this film i think its the best one of elvis movies i could watch it again and again
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Elivs at his best
Took me back to my teens - Blue Hawaii was by far, in my opinion, Elvis' best movie. The songs were fabulous and all set in great scenery. Loved it and ... more
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
If you ever wanna watch a good musical with all the sing-along songs then this one is a definate one for you ...
elvis plays a good solid role in ... more -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Splendid
Great summer fun and scenery. And not too hectic.... in fact very relaxing at times. Good to play in bed at night on yr portable :)
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A Classic
Yet another Elis claasic...add it to your collection, great music but acting and storyline as corney as ever...
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A Classic
Yet another Elis classic...add it to your collection, great music but acting and storyline as corney as ever...
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A Classic
Yet another Elivs classic...add it to your collection, great music but acting and storyline as corney as ever...
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Tipical Elvis
This is what you expect of Elvis after G.I. Blues, exept this one has fantastic views, and like G.I. Blues Great Songs.
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Though one of Elvis Presley's biggest ever successes, this movie was directly responsible for turning him from the new James Dean into the king of pap. Confronted with the huge box office grosses, Elvis's controllers — venal manager Colonel Tom Parker and film producer Hal Wallis — decided that every movie their boy made from then on would be the same mix of girls, songs and exotic locations. Thirty films later, they'd sacrificed both their audience and Presley's screen credibility. His talent was bigger than they knew, however, and he died a king. For all that, this is colourful, amiable fluff, with some nice near-jailbait, Angela Lansbury as Elvis's mom, and such beautifully performed songs as the title number and Can't Help Falling in Love.
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Presley escapes the GI Blues and takes a job with a Hawaii tourist agency in this innocuous star vehicle/holiday... read more on Time Out
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Lifeless star vehicle shot on glamorous locations.
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In a return to musical comedy after several dramatic roles, Elvis Presley stars in this vehicle tailored to his singing talents. Chad Gates (Presley) returns home to Honolulu after a stint in the ... -
