Amazon.com essential video: After Elvis Presley got out of the army in 1960, he was instantly ushered into this 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. Refurbished from his rockabilly roots into a slicker model for early-'60s pop, the Elvis of this movie is the one who made almost 30 more just like it. The songs include the title track, plus "It's Not Good Enough for You," "Tonight Is So Right for Love," and "Wooden Heart." Directed by Norman Taurog, a studio veteran who made his first film in 1928 and worked numerous times with Presley as well as Jerry Lewis. --Tom Keogh
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Rating: - Love It!
This is one of my fave Elvis movies. It has great songs and I love Elvis' character in this movie. Some of his movies can't be watched more than once, but I can watch this movie over and over. Get this movie along with Jailhouse Rock, Viva Las Vegas, and Blue Hawaii.
Rating: - Elvis
Good movie done after Elvis got out of the army. Many good songs in the movie.
Rating: - G.I. Blues
Elvis' first movie after his discharge. He was accepted now, mainstream. Elvis was stationed in Germany, and G.I. Blues is set there. Germany is part of the "Elvis Presley trail" I envisioned myself going down. Juliet Prowse is the showgirl, famous for her legs. She is Elvis' equal and makes the film worthwhile. Speaking of Prowse, Elvis said, "She has a body that would make a bishop stamp his foot through a stained glass window." Elvis served in the the Army, 1958-60. He was drafted in peace time, too young for Korea and too old for Vietnam. That bit of luck made his fabulous career possible. ... Read More
Rating: - G I Blues
as good as the first time I ever saw it; love the scenes of my childhood in Germany
Rating: - DVD Review
The DVD is very sharp and clear. There are no glitches in it like in some of the ones I have purchased other places. My husband and I are thoroughly enjoying it.
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