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DVD : Viva Las Vegas
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: Viva Las Vegas
See Larger Image 		Viva Las Vegas
starring: Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova, William Demarest, Nicky Blair
directed by: George Sidney
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780792836032
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0792836030
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 20, 1997
Running Time: 85 minutes
Sales Rank: 34686
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: May 20, 1964



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Amazon.com essential video:
It's pretty tough to beat Jailhouse Rock in terms of sheer entertainment, but Elvis lovers are particularly fond of this 1964 hit. The Big E plays race-car driver Lucky Jackson, who arrives in Las Vegas for an upcoming Grand Prix race. Lucky's car needs a new engine, so he gets a waiter job at a casino and starts working his crooning charms on Rusty Martin (Ann-Margret). It's their on-screen chemistry that makes this flick a lot of fun; Presley never had a better costar than Ann-Margret, and their race-car romance is quintessential 1960s fluff. Then there are the songs, of course, including the snappy title tune, a rockin' rendition of Ray Charles's 'What'd I Say?,' and 'The Yellow Rose of Texas.' Viva Las Vegas is one of the Elvis movies that stands the test of time, when the legend was still at his peak. And if you're wondering if the King gets his car fixed in time to win the race, well, check out the movie to find out. --Jeff Shannon



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Blu-Ray Release Sept. 2007
Most everyone is familiar with this movie so I don't have much in the way of comment except to say that it is a fun bit of Elvis fluff. The remastered and restored blu-ray transfer is outstanding. This, with a widescreed, HD TV very nearly duplicates the theater going experience.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Still A Classic
A classic movie, much better on DVD than VHS. A great addition to any Elvis fan's library!


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Was there a race in this film?
When one thinks of fast cars, fun women, and flashy lights - one would probably scream out Las Vegas (and I promise this will be the last joke "I call it Lost Wages"), but not our current Las Vegas, but the Las Vegas of fast cars, fun women, and flashy lights. "Viva Las Vegas", the Elvis cinematic vehicle that serves more as a time capsule of a Las Vegas that has been nearly forgotten, was a dance riddled, climactically lacking, song powered journey that may have your toes tapping in overdrive, but the overall story allows your brain to remain in neutral. "Viva Las Vegas" was my first step into the world of Elvis cinema, and I cannot complain about his ability to sing or his chemistry with Ann-Margaret, but the film as a whole seemed like a hodgepodge of song, dance, and story (heavier on the song and dance, lacking with the missing-engine-needed-to-race storyline). Running at nearly an hour and a half, "Viva ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - The "classic" Elvis movie
Elvis movies deserve to be considered a genre all of their own. Although not Hollywood masterpieces that was never the point. They were a fun way of showcasing the talents of Elvis, think of them as extended music videos.

"Via Las Vegas" is one of the best of the genre. Ann Margaret is stunningly beautiful and a great dancer. Unfortunately her singing isn't as good as her dancing, however watching the scene stealing Ann Margaret can never be thought of as a chore. One of the best dance numbers is set at the University of Nevada campus, film buffs might want to see if they can locate Teri Garr amongst the troupe.

The Vegas scenery from the 1964, including the neon "Strip" from the time, is fun to see. Even the desert car race, however improbable the action, has some great vistas too.

This audio and visual quality of this reproduction is excellent, and fans and soon-to-be fans ... Read More



 

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