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“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Documentary · Music · 1970
On July 31, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a decade. His series of concerts broke all box office records and completely reenergized the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Movie details
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
“A film about him”
1970 Documentary · Music 1h 35m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
8.1 / 10
Community rating
On July 31, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a decade. His series of concerts broke all box office records and completely reenergized the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Elvis: That's the Way It Is?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Denis Sanders
Elvis Presley
Self
James Burton
Self - Musician
John Wilkinson
Self - Musician
Charlie Hodge
Self - Musician
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Jerry Scheff
Self - Musician
Glen D. Hardin
Self - Musician
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Ronnie Tutt
Self - Musician
Court is in session
Put Elvis: That's the Way It Is on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.