Which movie role for Elvis ?

[I'LLRememberYou]

Hi...:D... ok...I'm fairly new here :blush: so, I apologize, if this has already been done before.
Ok, my question is : " If you could choose any movie role that you would have liked to see Elvis play the leading role in, which movie would it be ? " ( girls, if it helps, you can play Elvis' love interest in the movie....:P )

Thanks,
Luana. :)

[hounddog]

i would loved to see him play the role he wanted to in A Star Is Born

[I'LLRememberYou]

i would loved to see him play the role he wanted to in A Star Is Born

Thank you Hounddog. Yeah, I've heard conflicting stories about why that didn't happen. :hmm:

[SeeSeeRider777]

1968 Elvis as James Bond would have been freaking cool.

[utmom2008]

Heathcliff in WUTHERING HEIGHTS.;):D

[rhythmknights]

the brother, Graham, in The HoliDay.
i read somewhere he was considering auditioning[?] for The Godfather. i can see him as Sonny.

[I'LLRememberYou]

SeeSeeRider777, utmom2008 & rhythmknights, Thank you all for sharing.
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[SleepyJack]

The Texas terror hath read my mind!....Wuthering Heights.....An early `70s Elvis especially would have made a great Heathcliff. What about the Tim Robbins role in "The Shawshank Redemption"?

[Burning_Love]

Patrick Swayze In Dirty Dancing..Elvis..steamy..dancing..Mmmm..

[marijaep]

the brother, Graham, in The HoliDay.
i read somewhere he was considering auditioning[?] for The Godfather. i can see him as Sonny.

Yes, I can see him as Sonny too! :D(y) Wish he did...it would have been great! :D The Godfather is one of my favorite movies :D

[utmom2008]

the brother, Graham, in The HoliDay.
i read somewhere he was considering auditioning[?] for The Godfather. i can see him as Sonny.

What an interesting idea....I just watched that again last night. Jude Law is pretty cute in that, sort of like a "Cary Grant" kind of way.:D:D


The Texas terror hath read my mind!....Wuthering Heights.....An early `70s Elvis especially would have made a great Heathcliff. What about the Tim Robbins role in "The Shawshank Redemption"?

Remember the version from 71 with Timothy Dalton?? Elvis would gave been smokin' hot in that at that time. I always thought "Catherine" was nuts anyway. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that book!:notworthy:D


Patrick Swayze In Dirty Dancing..Elvis..steamy..dancing..Mmmm..

OMG....will somebody please help me up off the floor? I just fainted and fell out of my chair.:lmfao::lmfao:

[utmom2008]

SeeSeeRider777, utmom2008 & rhythmknights, Thank you all for sharing.
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Thank YOU...this is a great thread.(y) And....welcome to the board!:D:D(y)

[KPM]

I have heard that the director for "Midnight Cowboy", directed by John Schlesinger, said his wish list for the Jon Voight role was Elvis. I would have loved to see Elvis take the chance on a role which would have certainly broken the mold for the characters everyone expected to see him play. Also I would hope that not one line nor situation was changed in the script to better suit Elvis. IF the director was truely willing to give the chance to Elvis-it would have been real chance to shake up his career and earn some acting respect.

[Burning_Love]

OMG....will somebody please help me up off the floor? I just fainted and fell out of my chair.:lmfao::lmfao:

:lmfao::lmfao:

It's a good one hey :supriced::lol:

[franny]

On The Waterfront was on tv recently, I was thinking Elvis would be great in that movie! :)

Brando sure was! (y)

franny

[Merry]

Imagine "Dirty Dancing" with Elvis? lol

Oh boy, now that movie, if Elvis starred in it, would have been the highest rating movie of ALL TIME! LOL

:D

Gee, I'd still be sitting, watching it! lol

Wonderful to see you, Luana.

:hug:

[utmom2008]

I have heard that the director for "Midnight Cowboy", directed by John Schlesinger, said his wish list for the Jon Voight role was Elvis. I would have loved to see Elvis take the chance on a role which would have certainly broken the mold for the characters everyone expected to see him play. Also I would hope that not one line nor situation was changed in the script to better suit Elvis. IF the director was truely willing to give the chance to Elvis-it would have been real chance to shake up his career and earn some acting respect.

How interesting.:hmm::hmm: That is the only X-Rated movie to ever win the Oscar for best picture. If it was released today it would probably be rated PG.:lmfao::lmfao:

[TotallyInsane]

How interesting.:hmm::hmm: That is the only X-Rated movie to ever win the Oscar for best picture. If it was released today it would probably be rated PG.:lmfao::lmfao:

What are you doing watching X-Rated movies????

[cameron]

I would have liked to see him in "Midnight Cowboy" and "A Star Is Born."
For some reason, I always thought those two roles would have fit him.

[ehollier]

As Rhett Butler, of course!!!

[utmom2008]

As Rhett Butler, of course!!!

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! I knew you were a good ole" Southern girl!(y)(y)(y)(y)

[Broussey]

The First One That Came To My Mind If Back Then Was Indiana Jones :king: With that Tan And Hat Ummmmm

[President Presley]

You're right about Indiana Jones Broussy, and instead of Sean Connery, Vernon could have played his part.

[Broussey]

You're right about Indiana Jones Broussy, and instead of Sean Connery, Vernon could have played his part.



Oh for sure(y)

[I'LLRememberYou]

Thank you everyone, I love you're suggestions....they're terrific !!!
:clap::clap::clap:

[I'LLRememberYou]

Thank YOU...this is a great thread.(y) And....welcome to the board!:D:D(y)

Thank you Roseanne :)




Imagine "Dirty Dancing" with Elvis? lol

Oh boy, now that movie, if Elvis starred in it, would have been the highest rating movie of ALL TIME! LOL

:D

Gee, I'd still be sitting, watching it! lol

Wonderful to see you, Luana.

:hug:


Hi Jess, I agree....I agree....:lol: .:hug:

[ehollier]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! I knew you were a good ole" Southern girl!(y)(y)(y)(y)


Well, I declare........:P:P:P:P

[Lisarose]

Welcome to I'LLRememberYou! Glad to meet you!

Ya'll have some great ideas here! I just have to add, remember in Indiana Jones - when he's teaching class and the girl has written I love you on her eyelids? That segment had to have been written with Elvis in mind! And The Holiday - I would have loved to have seen Elvis in that- especially the scene where Graham has built the tent/playhouse for the daughters! That just screams AWWWWW!

How about Patrick Swayze's role in Ghost? I can't remember the character's name, but the pottery scene - talk about smokin' hot! Excuse me - I need a drink of water. . .or something

[nabelt24]

i would loved to see him play the role he wanted to in A Star Is Born

This would have been amazing! It was absolutely perfect for him.:sad:

[utmom2008]

i would loved to see him play the role he wanted to in A Star Is Born

I can see Elvis in that role for sure...what I can't see is him playing opposite Streisand.:blink::blink:

[Lisarose]

I can see Elvis in that role for sure...what I can't see is him playing opposite Streisand.:blink::blink:

I see your point, so, Roseanne, who would you cast opposite Elvis?

[utmom2008]

I see your point, so, Roseanne, who would you cast opposite Elvis?

You mean besides me??:lmfao::lmfao: Great question..let me think?? Anybody have suggestions??

[franny]

How bout Ann Margret? (y) :)

franny

[utmom2008]

How bout Ann Margret? (y) :)

franny

Interesting!:hmm: Not a bad choice at all. This was not long after she had taken that horrific fall in Vegas...I don't know if she was available at that time.:hmm::doh::blink::blush:

[Merry]

Welcome to I'LLRememberYou! Glad to meet you!

Ya'll have some great ideas here!

How about Patrick Swayze's role in Ghost? I can't remember the character's name, but the pottery scene - talk about smokin' hot! Excuse me - I need a drink of water. . .or something



I seem to recall the pottery scene too, lol (y)

"9 1/2 weeks" anyone? lol

[utmom2008]

"9 1/2 weeks" anyone? lol

Is that the one with Kim Basinger??:blink: If so......OH MY GOODNESS. :lmfao::lmfao:

[ehollier]

I always thought the movie Grease would be a good fit for Elvis, but he would have been too old by the time Grease came about!!

[Merry]

Is that the one with Kim Basinger??:blink: If so......OH MY GOODNESS. :lmfao::lmfao:


LOL, just throwing those abstract thoughts out there, lol, in fun, in the context of parts of movies(y)

[Broussey]

You mean besides me??:lmfao::lmfao: Great question..let me think?? Anybody have suggestions??


Merle Streep ?!?!?!?! she was the first one that came to mind

[ehollier]

I seem to recall the pottery scene too, lol (y)

"9 1/2 weeks" anyone? lol

I don't see him in "9 1/2 Weeks" b/c Mickey Rourke turns out to be a slimbag in the end, but it is a pretty hot movie.

How about "Pretty Woman" as Richard Gere's part?? I wouldn't mind playing Julia Robert's part....lol:P:P:P

[Merry]

I don't see him in "9 1/2 Weeks" b/c Mickey Rourke turns out to be a slimbag in the end, but it is a pretty hot movie.

How about "Pretty Woman" as Richard Gere's part?? I wouldn't mind playing Julia Robert's part....lol:P:P:P


LOL, I'm just extrapalating from the movie, lol, as I said :blush::blush::blush: lol........ (and I'm as red as a beetroot, hehe). Ahhhh what Elvis does to me! lol

:blush::blush::blush:. I haven't watched the movie in twenty years, perhaps I should again and be more informed :blink: :supriced:?? lol (as in, I only remember some scenes! lol).

(I don't like Mickey Rourke either, as an actor, or from what I've observed, in person).

Julia Roberts part? lol, didn't she look wonderful, all dressed up after going into the Designer's Shop!? A feel good movie! :) Something about a spa? lol (Oh I haven't watched "Pretty Woman" for years either....:hmm:) :)

Hmmm thinking cap on for 'hot scenes' lol.

Where's Youtube? hehe

[The King's Queen]

Two choices came to mind for me....;)

Bridges Of Madison County... I could see Elvis playing the cool, seductive, worldly, yet gentlemanly role that Clint Eastwood portrayed so wonderfully! One of my fav's...(y)

And as silly as this may sound... how about the lead role in My Best Friend's Wedding??? Can't you just imagine Elvis as the suave, almost naive character who has that little boy irresistability??? :blush: Mmmmm...I think he could def pull that one off! (y);):king:

[ehollier]

Dances with Wolves playing the lead role as the young army officer meeting with the Indians!!!

[Lisarose]

Two choices came to mind for me....;)

Bridges Of Madison County... I could see Elvis playing the cool, seductive, worldly, yet gentlemanly role that Clint Eastwood portrayed so wonderfully! One of my fav's...(y)
And as silly as this may sound... how about the lead role in My Best Friend's Wedding??? Can't you just imagine Elvis as the suave, almost naive character who has that little boy irresistability??? :blush: Mmmmm...I think he could def pull that one off! (y);):king:

Definitely Yes to Bridges of Mad. County but, [and don't shoot me] in My Best Friend's Wedding, he'd be such a perfect character actor for the gay best friend. I'm thinking more of his great sense of humor, of course, and him singing I'll Say a Little Prayer for You!


Originally Posted by Broussey
Merle Streep ?!?!?!?! she was the first one that came to mind
Merle Streep can sing? I would say Olivia Newton-John, but I don't know if she's a powerhouse singer like Streisand.

[Broussey]

No i dont think she (Merle Streep) can sing but she a great actress i just thought if she could she would have been great :)

[utmom2008]

LOL, just throwing those abstract thoughts out there, lol, in fun, in the context of parts of movies(y)

OK..as long as we are talking about parts of movies how about this?? Elvis playing the role that William Hurt played in BODY HEAT...the scene where he throws the chair through the window to get to Kathleen Turner?? That would be some body heat for me...:lmfao:(y):lmfao:(y)

[utmom2008]

Bridges Of Madison County... I could see Elvis playing the cool, seductive, worldly, yet gentlemanly role that Clint Eastwood portrayed so wonderfully! One of my fav's...(y)

(y);):king:

Oh my...it's getting hot in here.:lmfao::lmfao:Definite top 10 for me.(y) Their last scene at the dinner table..he figures out she's not going with him...OMG, a woman had to write that scene. I didn't fully grasp what a scene that was until my youngest left for college. Then...I GOT IT. I couldn't really remember who I was either....after years and years of being a stay-at-home fulltime wife and mother. That scene still moves me to tears...:blink::blush::blink:

[Broussey]

What about Romancing the Stone or The Jewel of the Nile or Pearl Harbor or Top Gun Or Always :)

[Merry]

OK..as long as we are talking about parts of movies how about this?? Elvis playing the role that William Hurt played in BODY HEAT...the scene where he throws the chair through the window to get to Kathleen Turner?? That would be some body heat for me...:lmfao:(y):lmfao:(y)


I found your William Hurt scene, Roseanne, (plus some other good ones, lol) but I don't think I can post them, lol. I agree, it's a good scene.

Here is a montage of romantic scenes, for everyone:

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Hje3eAYpAnc&feature=related



However, hold the rest, I'll take the best:

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=GWK04X-RcJs (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=GWK04X-RcJs) :king:

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=tXyvHXvqFus (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=tXyvHXvqFus) :king:

[I'LLRememberYou]

I don't see him in "9 1/2 Weeks" b/c Mickey Rourke turns out to be a slimbag in the end, but it is a pretty hot movie.

How about "Pretty Woman" as Richard Gere's part?? I wouldn't mind playing Julia Robert's part....lol:P:P:P



Ehollier, thats exactly the movie I was thinking of.."Pretty Woman"...I just loved that movie !!! I could just see Elvis playing that part. (y) :wub: (y)




Welcome to I'LLRememberYou! Glad to meet you!

Ya'll have some great ideas here! I just have to add, remember in Indiana Jones - when he's teaching class and the girl has written I love you on her eyelids? That segment had to have been written with Elvis in mind! And The Holiday - I would have loved to have seen Elvis in that- especially the scene where Graham has built the tent/playhouse for the daughters! That just screams AWWWWW!

How about Patrick Swayze's role in Ghost? I can't remember the character's name, but the pottery scene - talk about smokin' hot! Excuse me - I need a drink of water. . .or something


Thank you for the welcome Lisarose....It's Luana...nice to meet you too ! :)
And I love the movie Ghost , one of my all time favorites...(y)



Oh my goodness....:supriced:....I think I need to find a pair of goggles to sift through these posts...I can't see through the steam in here !!!

Can't wait to see what else you all come up with .:lol: :lol: :lol:

Oh, by the way ...does any one remember " An Officer And A Gentleman" ????

[The King's Queen]

Oh my...it's getting hot in here.:lmfao::lmfao:Definite top 10 for me.(y) Their last scene at the dinner table..he figures out she's not going with him...OMG, a woman had to write that scene. I didn't fully grasp what a scene that was until my youngest left for college. Then...I GOT IT. I couldn't really remember who I was either....after years and years of being a stay-at-home fulltime wife and mother. That scene still moves me to tears...:blink::blush::blink:

I know what you mean Rosie! I just love it...although it always makes me cry! :'(

And Luana...YES, I do remember An Officer and A Gentleman...what a great movie!!! I remember watching it over and over and over when I first got it...I loved it! (y) Still do. And yes, Richard Gere was great...but I can see Elvis playing that part! ;) He was a 'macho man' too! :P

[The King's Queen]

Definitely Yes to Bridges of Mad. County but, [and don't shoot me] in My Best Friend's Wedding, he'd be such a perfect character actor for the gay best friend. I'm thinking more of his great sense of humor, of course, and him singing I'll Say a Little Prayer for You!

:doh::doh::doh: Okay there, Elvis Buddy of mine...for that, you must be shot! :blink: ;) :lol: :lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[Lisarose]

I know, I know, [hanging head in shame!] but I do believe that the gay guy had a better part. He was just so smart and so In-Your-Face sarcastically funny trying to make Julia understand how stupid she was being! Remember that line towards the end - "he's chasing her, you're chasing him, but darling Who's chasing You?"
Okay, scratch that, how about Elvis in The Guardian? Kevin Costner's role? We all know how great he looks in a wet suit! :D

Ohh yeah, plus, Elvis probably would hate singing Say A Little Prayer For You!

[Merry]

Ohh yeah, plus, Elvis probably would hate singing Say A Little Prayer For You!



ROFL!!!

............

[utmom2008]

Remember that line towards the end - "he's chasing her, you're chasing him, but darling Who's chasing You?"

I love the very last scene...he says "there won't be marriage and there won't be sex, but BY GOD there WILL be dancing".:lmfao::lmfao:

[utmom2008]

And Luana...YES, I do remember An Officer and A Gentleman...what a great movie!!! I remember watching it over and over and over when I first got it...I loved it! (y) Still do.

All I can say is... Love Lift Us Up Where we Belong. Can you picture Joe Cocker singing in an Elvis movie?:laughing::laughing:

[The King's Queen]

I love the very last scene...he says "there won't be marriage and there won't be sex, but BY GOD there WILL be dancing".:lmfao::lmfao:

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:And speaking of this particular movie...have you seen the trailer for the new movie that is sooo much like this one, only in reversed form??? Shhheeze...I cannot for my life remember the name now...but I just saw it advertised the other day! :doh: Anyway...this gal is getting hitched, and her 'maid of honor' is going to be her best friend, who coincidentally, happens to be a man! ;) I hope it is as good as My Best Friends Wedding. (y)


All I can say is... Love Lift Us Up Where we Belong. Can you picture Joe Cocker singing in an Elvis movie?:laughing::laughing:

:doh::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::blink:

[Lisarose]

Totally off-topic, I believe, but if Elvis were to have a sidekick, a la Martin & Lewis, Laurel & Hardy, who do you think it should be?

[ehollier]

Totally off-topic, I believe, but if Elvis were to have a sidekick, a la Martin & Lewis, Laurel & Hardy, who do you think it should be?

George Clooney keeps comnig to mind, but I don't know if the would be interesting.........:'(:'(

[jak]

I hate to be a party pooper but I will toss my two cents in.I dont think Elvis would have fared very well in the movies mentioned.Elvis showed varying degrees of acting ability during his career.He had some bright spots for sure in his dramatic roles and some good comedic vehicles that he excelled in.For the most part however when you watch Elvis on the screen you always know he's acting.His performances to me more often than not seemed somewhat forced and you could tell he was trying.A good actor loses himself in the role and becomes the character he's playing.Their performance is effortless.Many great films were mentioned here.One of the reasons these films have carved out a niche for themselves is due to the caliber of the actor's involved.If you could have replaced the leading actor with Elvis I think the films would have suffered sorry to say.Just my opinion.
Jak

[Merry]

Thanks Jak.

You know I disagree, lol (y)

[SleepyJack]

Given his love of Clint Eastwood films...especially the "Dirty Harry" movies I think Elvis would have loved to have had an opportunity to try his hand at it....
also if anyone remembers the movie"Copland" with Stallone.....Don`t think it would have taken much persuading to get Elvis to do something like that.....a chance to play a cop..he`d have jumped at it!
Meant to say a big hello and welcome to I`llrememberyou.....sorry..getting forgetful and rude in my mid-thirties!!!......so HELLO.....and WELCOME!

[Lisarose]

I hate to be a party pooper but I will toss my two cents in.I dont think Elvis would have fared very well in the movies mentioned.Elvis showed varying degrees of acting ability during his career.He had some bright spots for sure in his dramatic roles and some good comedic vehicles that he excelled in.For the most part however when you watch Elvis on the screen you always know he's acting.His performances to me more often than not seemed somewhat forced and you could tell he was trying.A good actor loses himself in the role and becomes the character he's playing.Their performance is effortless.Many great films were mentioned here.One of the reasons these films have carved out a niche for themselves is due to the caliber of the actor's involved.If you could have replaced the leading actor with Elvis I think the films would have suffered sorry to say.Just my opinion.
Jak


Wish that I could disagree - you've made some exacting points. HOWEVER, in all fairness, was Elvis ever given a real shot at trying to perform? Did he ever get the impression that he was going to be taken seriously, and therefore should learn/perform/grow & work his backside off? I'd compare his first roles to those of any prime actor in their first roles. Very few actors had an unbelievable shot out of the cannon as far as First's in acting performance. George Clooney in "Roseanne"? C'mon, he wasn't winning Emmy's there. And Elvis knew from the very titles of his next movie what not to expect.The formula was established and he was rarely given the opportunity to shine. Even in those films where he would have gotten a chance, the scripts were carved to little more than fluff. Then, really, we fans must take the blame. We booed [well, not me, I was too young at the time to be a critic:lmfao:] when he 'dared' to make a film that wasn't happy and full of songs and women. Had a movie like Wild in the Country been given better box office money then maybe Kid Galahad could have been the forerunner to the Rocky movies.
There were a lot of factors to look at with Elvis' acting, but we're just having fun here and now then how about Elvis in Underseige? His karate would have certainly come in handy then.

[utmom2008]

I hate to be a party pooper but I will toss my two cents in.I dont think Elvis would have fared very well in the movies mentioned.Elvis showed varying degrees of acting ability during his career.He had some bright spots for sure in his dramatic roles and some good comedic vehicles that he excelled in.For the most part however when you watch Elvis on the screen you always know he's acting.His performances to me more often than not seemed somewhat forced and you could tell he was trying.A good actor loses himself in the role and becomes the character he's playing.Their performance is effortless.Many great films were mentioned here.One of the reasons these films have carved out a niche for themselves is due to the caliber of the actor's involved.If you could have replaced the leading actor with Elvis I think the films would have suffered sorry to say.Just my opinion.
Jak

Jak...you big party pooper.:mad: I'm just kidding and I think most of us get what you are saying. I think you happened to pop in a thread that was a bunch of bored women just casting Elvis in movies that we liked. Or...at least that's what I was doing.:D;):lol:

[jak]

Jak...you big party pooper.:mad: I'm just kidding and I think most of us get what you are saying. I think you happened to pop in a thread that was a bunch of bored women just casting Elvis in movies that we liked. Or...at least that's what I was doing.:D;):lol:

Hey
At least I admitted I was a a party pooper!

[jak]

Wish that I could disagree - you've made some exacting points. HOWEVER, in all fairness, was Elvis ever given a real shot at trying to perform? Did he ever get the impression that he was going to be taken seriously, and therefore should learn/perform/grow & work his backside off? I'd compare his first roles to those of any prime actor in their first roles. Very few actors had an unbelievable shot out of the cannon as far as First's in acting performance. George Clooney in "Roseanne"? C'mon, he wasn't winning Emmy's there. And Elvis knew from the very titles of his next movie what not to expect.The formula was established and he was rarely given the opportunity to shine. Even in those films where he would have gotten a chance, the scripts were carved to little more than fluff. Then, really, we fans must take the blame. We booed [well, not me, I was too young at the time to be a critic:lmfao:] when he 'dared' to make a film that wasn't happy and full of songs and women. Had a movie like Wild in the Country been given better box office money then maybe Kid Galahad could have been the forerunner to the Rocky movies.
There were a lot of factors to look at with Elvis' acting, but we're just having fun here and now then how about Elvis in Underseige? His karate would have certainly come in handy then.

Dont forget I said Elvis did shine in some of his films.I think the camera loved him.Particulary in something like TTWII where he was just being himself.That's where his persona just exploded off the screen.I just tend to think he probaably was limited when it came to acting ability.I dont think he ever could have been considered an "A" list actor.

[The King's Queen]

Dont forget I said Elvis did shine in some of his films.I think the camera loved him.Particulary in something like TTWII where he was just being himself.That's where his persona just exploded off the screen.I just tend to think he probaably was limited when it came to acting ability.I dont think he ever could have been considered an "A" list actor.


I totally agree with you on the above...(y) And then that made me think a little...:supriced: :hmm::hmm: Elvis may not have ever gotten to the "A" list, but consider this: What if Elvis had been properly coached, or even better, had taken some serious acting classes??? Since the camera did tend to love him so :blush:, and the best filmed footage of him was when he was 'raw', it makes me tend to believe that it was primarily because he felt as ease doing what he was doing...performing! ;) That was something that he was familiar with, right??? I tell ya, I truly believe that had the right steps been taken, which would have given him more confidence...Elvis could possibly have exploded off the ol' movie screen too! ;)

[The King's Queen]

Hey
At least I admitted I was a a party pooper!

:supriced: Oh NO you did not!! :nono: You said "I hate to be a party pooper.."...that is not the same as admitting that you are one! ;):harhar:

So go ahead jak...we are all waiting! :whistling:whistling:unsure::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[jak]

I totally agree with you on the above...(y) And then that made me think a little...:supriced: :hmm::hmm: Elvis may not have ever gotten to the "A" list, but consider this: What if Elvis had been properly coached, or even better, had taken some serious acting classes??? Since the camera did tend to love him so :blush:, and the best filmed footage of him was when he was 'raw', it makes me tend to believe that it was primarily because he felt as ease doing what he was doing...performing! ;) That was something that he was familiar with, right??? I tell ya, I truly believe that had the right steps been taken, which would have given him more confidence...Elvis could possibly have exploded off the ol' movie screen too! ;)

I think youre right when you say he would have been a better actor if he had been managed better.Elvis benefited also when he was surrounded by a strong supporting cast.Something like King Creole or Flaming Star had Elvis in the company of some truly great actors.A good story didnt hurt either.I still tend to think that even in those good films Elvis' performance would be the weakest of the cast.Like I said I think you could always tell he was acting.Sometimes a strong performance by an actor can somewhat uplift even an average or poor film.I dont think Elvis was capable of that.Elvis made plenty of clunkers that show that I think.No matter what Elvis was a movie star and that counts for something.Overall though I wish he never would have made a film period and just concentrated on his music.
Jak

[cameron]

--- I truly believe that had the right steps been taken, which would have given him more confidence...Elvis could possibly have exploded off the ol' movie screen too! ;)

I liked Charro, though many disagreed at the time.
http://www.elvispresley.com.au/elvis/presley/charro.shtml
IMO, had he been encouraged and developed , he could have made better movies. Unfortunately, it was always about the money --not what was best for him. :(

[utmom2008]

Dont forget I said Elvis did shine in some of his films.I think the camera loved him.Particulary in something like TTWII where he was just being himself.That's where his persona just exploded off the screen.I just tend to think he probaably was limited when it came to acting ability.I dont think he ever could have been considered an "A" list actor.

I agree with you Jak..the camera absolutely adored him. I think after the 68 Special and/or the 69 Vegas comeback it would be near impossible to put him in any movie. I think by that time his gorgeous good looks and charisma were soooo HUGE that no matter the film...all the audience would see is Elvis. Does that make sense to anyone? It's almost as though he was too big to ever be anyone but......Elvis.:blink::blink::blink:

[utmom2008]

Hey
At least I admitted I was a a party pooper!

"Every party needs a pooper that's why we invited you"....:lmfao::lmfao:

[utmom2008]

I found your William Hurt scene, Roseanne, (plus some other good ones, lol) but I don't think I can post them, lol. I agree, it's a good scene.

Here is a montage of romantic scenes, for everyone:

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Hje3eAYpAnc&feature=related



However, hold the rest, I'll take the best:

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=GWK04X-RcJs (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=GWK04X-RcJs) :king:

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=tXyvHXvqFus (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=tXyvHXvqFus) :king:

Hey...don't feel bad about only remembering certain parts of movies....between my hubs and I both we could only remember a few scenes from "9 and1/2 Weeks".:lmfao::lmfao:

[Burning_Love]

I would love to see him in 'Oceans 11' not as a main part, but to have a part in it, as it's based in Vegas and Elvis was there for a long time, doing concerts..etc..

[nabelt24]

Ok, I've got the PERFECT MOVIE!!!! That is, if no one's mentioned it yet...

SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT!!!!!!!!

[Lisarose]

Ok, I've got the PERFECT MOVIE!!!! That is, if no one's mentioned it yet...

SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT!!!!!!!!

:lmfao: Love it! (y) That movie would have made more than a mint!

[Lisarose]

I would love to see him in 'Oceans 11' not as a main part, but to have a part in it, as it's based in Vegas and Elvis was there for a long time, doing concerts..etc..


That would be fun (y) a running walk-on. Sighted many, many times, going onto stage, leaving stage, flirting with the dancers, yeah, I could see it!

[Miss Clawdy]

I would have liked to see Elvis in 'The Thorn Birds' playing
Richard Chamberlains' role of course :D.

[ehollier]

I would have liked to see Elvis in 'The Thorn Birds' playing
Richard Chamberlains' role of course :D.

Oh man!!!! That would be a great role for him to take on!!! I forgot about this one!!!!:D:D:D

[KPM]

I think youre right when you say he would have been a better actor if he had been managed better.Elvis benefited also when he was surrounded by a strong supporting cast.Something like King Creole or Flaming Star had Elvis in the company of some truly great actors.A good story didnt hurt either.I still tend to think that even in those good films Elvis' performance would be the weakest of the cast.Like I said I think you could always tell he was acting.Sometimes a strong performance by an actor can somewhat uplift even an average or poor film.I dont think Elvis was capable of that.Elvis made plenty of clunkers that show that I think.No matter what Elvis was a movie star and that counts for something.Overall though I wish he never would have made a film period and just concentrated on his music.
Jak
I have always felt he had acting talent waiting to be tapped. So did many producers and directors who either offered parts or considered Elvis for roles in big "non Elvis" type movies. As I pointed he was considered for the role of Joe Buck in Midnight Cowboy thats a pretty tough role. Midnight Cowboy was nominated for many Oscars including best actor-someone thought Elvis could handle it. So I have to give some credance to their opinions since that is the business they are in.
In King Creole, Flaming Star, Jailhouse Rock, Loving You and a few others-I think he was challenged. IMO When he was challenged he gave good performances. When he had good direction-he gave good performances. Naturally even people with a natural ability to act- have to grow and learn. IMO I think he was no longer challenged after 1963. From 1963 on the movies were just the same formula with each year bringing a little less care about writing, production, and direction. After 1962-63 he was just fullfilling his contracts.