Mar 3 • 05:30 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia Postimees

Review: Forget the decline myth: Elvis was extraordinary until the end

The article reviews Baz Luhrmann's film "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert," highlighting its focus on Elvis's remarkable return to the concert stage in the early 1970s.

The article presents a review of Baz Luhrmann's film "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert," which has recently premiered in Estonian cinemas. The film showcases Elvis Presley during his prime, particularly focusing on his comeback in the early 1970s after several years away from the concert scene. The reviewer underscores that the film is not only mandatory viewing for Presley fans but also essential for those who may be indifferent to his music. Luhrmann effectively illustrates the reasons behind Presley's enduring fame and love from fans, attributing it to his extraordinary artistry.

The visual aspect of the film is primarily composed of unused footage from two earlier films, "Elvis: That’s the Way It Is" (1970) and "Elvis on Tour" (1972). Luhrmann initially sought out this material to incorporate it into his 2022 feature film "Elvis," but while discovering 68 boxes of film reels in a Warner Bros. warehouse in a Kansas salt mine, he found more than enough footage to create a captivating new documentary. This discovery emphasizes not only the significance of Elvis's performances but also the legacy that his work continues to hold.

In conclusion, Luhrmann's film not only serves as a nostalgic reminder of Elvis Presley's legacy but also challenges the narrative that suggests a decline in his career during the later years. Instead, it reinforces the notion that Elvis was an extraordinary artist up to the very end of his life, making this documentary a profound tribute to an icon who remains deeply beloved and respected.

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