Kurt vs. Michael

[NEA]

Hi Guys,

Just as a follow on to a couple of threads on the Forum surrounding "Elvis - The Movie", "Elvis - TV Series ('90)" and "Elvis - The Mini Series ('05)", I think I can safely summarise that a lot of us prefer either Kurt Russell or Michael St. Gerard's portrayal of 'The King' as opposed to Jonathan 'what's-his-name' in the recent TV series.

So, guys whose it to be then? Do you prefer Kurt in the TV-Movie or Michael in the TV Series ('90)?

I go for Kurt - he kept up the excitement and brought quite a bit of depth to his portrayal, I think. How bout you?

Cheers,

NEA.

[Diane]

No contest. Kurt did well in his portrayal, Michael looked like a sleazy rendition.

[poormansgold]

I go for Kurt over Michael

[ajr]

I loved Kurt.

Maybe, it was because I felt like he "knew" Elvis .
As a child he was in movies with EP. Never heard a bad word from him about EP either.

[stefankoch]

I would have to say Michael..... I didnt think Kurt was so well playing Elvis i think he overplayed the role.

[ForeverTheKing]

I would have to say Michael..... I didnt think Kurt was so well playing Elvis i think he overplayed the role.

The same for me...my favourite is Michael St. Gerard...I didn't like Kurt Russell so much. :lol:

[nabelt24]

Got to be Kurt all the way!

[lawdy_missclawdy]

I think, that Kurt was amazing as Elvis. I like Michael, but I have to say Kurt (y)

[Fair Dinkum]

Yeh I'd have to say Kurt.I remember buying the LP for the movie and how disapointed I was when I found out it was not Elvis singing but that of Ronnie McDowell,way back in 1979:lol:

[KPM]

I think Michael looked alot more like EP, but Kurt had his movements, speech, and attitude down better.

[pete dube]

kurt for me. He conveyed the essence of Elvis' personality quite convincingly, and in profile he looked a lot like Elvis.

[nabelt24]

I think Michael looked alot more like EP, but Kurt had his movements, speech, and attitude down better.

This, in my opinion, is why Kurt was a better 'Elvis'. He had the little details down perfect and he had the best walk!

[riley]

Kurt didn't walk at all like Elvis.

It even annoyed me the way he walked.

Elvis walked like a cat.

Elegant. He was even sexy while walking.

Kurt walked like an elephant.

Srry nothing against Kurt and he did a good job but he overacted a bit and was not at all looking like Elvis.

But who is?

I think it is pretty risky to portray him because he was one of a kind to say the least.


Elvis was much more refined in looks, voice, gestures and movements.

Kurt couldn't offer that .

[Suspicious Minds]

I think Kurt got the part just because he kicked Elvis. I don't like watching copycats. Some try to look like Elvis but they cannot sing like Elvis.

[Unchained Melody]

Kurt wins for me. Awesome actor, and he actually met Elvis while he was filming It happened At the worlds Fair...he was the kid that Elvis pays to kick him:lol: .

[ForeverTheKing]

Kurt didn't walk at all like Elvis.

It even annoyed me the way he walked.

Elvis walked like a cat.

Elegant. He was even sexy while walking.

Kurt walked like an elephant.

Srry nothing against Kurt and he did a good job but he overacted a bit and was not at all looking like Elvis.

But who is?

I think it is pretty risky to portray him because he was one of a kind to say the least.




Elvis was much more refined in looks, voice, gestures and movements.

Kurt couldn't offer that .

I agree you 100 % (y) :lol:

[riley]

Thanks Ale;)

[Wendy56]

Michael looked like Elvis a lot... :P

[franny]

I think Michael looked more like Elvis, but I liked Kurt in The movie, when it first came out, but when I watched it again recently I didn't like Kurt as much in it :lol: and the movie had a lot of errors in it...

franny