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G.I. Blues [1960]
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
After Elvis Presley got out of the army in 1960, he was instantly ushered into G.I. Blues, a Paramount movie about an Oklahoma singer who (surprise) gets out of the army and wants to open a club. Making a potentially lucrative bet that he can seduce a cabaret singer (Juliet Prowse), Elvis instead falls in love. Leaving behind his rockabilly roots for a slicker image better suited to early 60s pop, the Elvis of this movie is the one who made almost 30 more just like it. The songs include "G.I. Blues", "It's Not Good Enough for You," "Tonight Is So Right for Love" and "Wooden Heart". It's directed by Norman Taurog, a studio veteran who made his first film in 1928 and worked many times with Presley. --Tom Keogh
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Review date: 2003-09-11 Rating: 10 out of 10
No true Elvis fan can be without this film. It's great, wonderful and brilliant! I always wanted to be Juliet Prowse just so I could be with El in this.
As with most Elvis films, the storyline is flimsy beyond belief but who cares when he sings all my favourite songs?
This film, about Elvis' attempts to make money by means of a silly bet, entertains me over and over again. I have never tired of it and also have the album. Elvis will never truly die, thank goodness!!!
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Reviews
Elvis in uniform
Review date: 2003-07-21 Rating: 6 out of 10
Elvis takes part in a bet to raise enough money to open a nightclub when he gets out of the army. The wager - He has to spend a whole night with Juliet Prowse, a nightclub dancer (good dance routine)who is "icy" within and "hot" without. As things turned out Elvis falls in love with her but watch out for the baby sitting bit and the lullaby - quite a different routine!
Didja' Ever
Review date: 2002-02-26 Rating: 10 out of 10
GI Blues was Elvis first post-army flick, and is a million miles away from King Creole.
That is not necessarilly a bad thing, as this easy going musical romp features some nice tunes, good acting and some very fun scenes.
Check out the scene where Tulsa (Elvis) and his band are singing in a bar, and a German soldier says 'I'd rather hear the real thing.' He promptly puts Elvis' 'Blue Suede Shoes' on the jukebox, resulting in a fight.
This is a fun film, not near Elvis beat, but very good and enjoyable.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Robert Ivers
James Douglas
Letícia Román
Elvis Presley
Juliet Prowse
Creators:
Elvis Presley (Primary Contributor)
Juliet Prowse (Primary Contributor)
Loyal Griggs (Cinematographer)
Hal B. Wallis (Producer)
Paul Nathan (Producer)
Edmund Beloin (Writer)
Henry Garson (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Paramount Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Entertainment
EAN: 5014437814630
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL,
Release date: 2002-03-18
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 2
Running time: 99 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1960-11-23
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