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The film begins by introducing an old man named Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks), who we discover was once Elvis Presley’s agent and personal manager. Colonel Parker serves as the narrator of the film, taking us back to where it all began, starting with Elvis’s childhood. We see his upbringing and family life in great depth, as well as a younger Elvis having various life-changing experiences that helped him rise to fame and popularity. When Colonel Parker consistently hears a new talent being played on the radio, he seeks the singer out and investigates further. He witnesses a young Elvis (played by Austin Butler) performing on stage in front of a large crowd and is highly impressed. Colonel Parker decides to pursue him, eventually making various promises relating to Elvis’s future career as a singer and actor. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, best known for film hits such as Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge and Strictly Ballroom, this is a fast-paced film that even feels a little wild. It’s also a film that feels extremely imaginative. Viewers are rarely given a chance to catch their breath, being thrown right into Elvis’s life right from the film's opening. The story goes back and forth through time, which may seem a little too much at first, but once viewers will adjust to the Director’s vision and rhythm, there’s a spectacular journey to witness and experience. Elvis is best described as a heavy drama. We are provided with a deep dive into various moments of Elvis’s life, including the big highlights of his career and an honest look at the many challenges he suffered. If you’re expecting to see everything about Elvis’s life, you may be slightly disappointed as the story is told from the perspective of Colonel Parker. Some moments from Elvis’s life are not presented on the screen, but I do feel many of the key highlights along with topics are shown. For many movie lovers, there’s a strong chance that you’ll walk away from this film discovering something you didn’t know about the life of Elvis. Of course, being a film about Elvis means it is loaded with stunning music tracks and popular numbers. This is a strength of the film, highlighting various Elvis concerts and the origin of some of his songs. It’s easy to be entertained by the music alone, and the sound quality of these scenes doesn’t disappoint. The costume design is equally impressive, not just for Elvis, but in managing to recreate various points in time. The costuming always felt accurate and convincing in portraying different time periods and characters. Overall, this film won’t fail to entertain if you are a fan of Elvis or the skilled director Baz Luhrmann. It’s fast-paced and filled with heavy and dramatic moments which are touching and, at times, quite powerful to see. Audiences are taken on a wild journey, and highlights of Elvis’s life are applaud-worthy thanks to various musical numbers and costume designs. Austin Butler delivers a flawless performance as Elvis, impressively portraying his mannerisms and vocals. Tom Hanks is quite surprising as the narrator and gives something unique here. I had an fun time with this film and was highly impacted at various moments while watching. I guess you could say that as the credits rolled, I was honestly “all shook up”. * This review has been written for Sanity. For more reviews from Walkden Entertainment, check out the link here: www.walkdenentertainment.com