Jailhouse Rock
by Richard Thorpe
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Actor: Elvis Presley, Jennifer Holden, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn TaylorDirector: Richard Thorpe
Brand: Warner Brothers
Cinematographer: Robert J. Bronner
Editor: Ralph E. Winters
Producer: Kathryn Hereford
Producer: Pandro S. Berman
Writer: Guy Trosper
Writer: Nedrick Young
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); French (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 96 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2000-08-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Reviews of Jailhouse Rock
DVD Review: The King Of The Hill?
Summary: 4 Stars
I am been involved lately, on a blog site that I belong to, in a friendly but spirited "debate" over whether Elvis or Jerry Lee Lewis was the real "king of the hill" in the early days of rock & roll. I have argued that, pound for pound, Jerry Lee had more energy, more musical skill, more ..., well, you get the picture, than Elvis could ever dream of. And with some exceptions, noted below, this movie, "Jailhouse Rock" based on the successful recording of one of his most famous early songs only buttresses that argument. Any Elvis aficionado would have to agree that this film is probably Elvis' best cinematic effort (most of the others being merely vehicles for promoting his latest songs of the time). Overall, however, after fifty years it does not stand the test of time.
The premise of the film is not a bad one, paralleling in some senses the real life Elvis' story of a backwoods kid who has two strikes against him trying for the brass ring- and winning. Elvis (Vince), as an ex-con is up against it in trying to crash into the record business. After falling flat on his face trying to get the established record companies to give him a shot he goes on to set up his own record company (not as hard to do in those days as one would think and certainly much easier than trying to do that today, Internet or not). After some frustrations and a few fights, verbal and otherwise, he catches the elusive break. Talent, will out. Oh, did I mention that he has a partner (two, really, but I want to discuss only one)? A young, vibrant and upscale woman who sees potential in a bad boy from across the tracks. She has faith in him. A classic 1950's teen movie cinematic trope. T he class struggle here, oops, the love struggle, forms the backdrop to the action of the film. Naturally after the now cocky Vince gets his comeuppance the couple live happily ever after making platters and making the hearts of teenage girls in the 1950's spin.
Now one and all will agree that the movie script deserves no Academy Award nomination. Moreover, these kinds of movies were made to cash in on Elvis' sex appeal and to promote his songs. However, except for the classic "Jailhouse Rock" scene where we get high swiveling Elvis at his best the rest of the songs are sleepers. His acting, as the alienated youth trying to find his own way in a hard world that he didn't make, rings false. The alienated youth image was done better, a million times better, by James Dean who made an art form out of that alienation. On Elvis it seems contrived. In any case, I will give Elvis his big moment in that "Jailhouse Rock" scene. But if you have one scene to think about musically from the 1950's doesn't Jerry Lee Lewis playing like a crazy man on "High School Confidential" on the back of a flat top truck on the way to the local high school really represent a better iconic image of what early rock & and roll was about in the late 1950's. Case closed.
DVD Review: Elvis!
Summary: 5 Stars
Im a huge elvis fan and what better way to watch than in blu-ray! It brings Elvis and his music alive once more.DVD Review: Jailhouse Rock - Blu-ray Info
Summary: 3 Stars
Version: U.S.A / Region A, B, C
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
VC-1 BD-25 / Advanced Profile 3
Running time: 1:36:37
Feature size: 17,79 GB
Disc size: 18,64 GB
Total bit rate: 24.56 Mbps
Average video bit rate: 19.16 Mbps
Dolby TrueHD Audio English 1216 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1216 kbps / 16-bit (AC3 Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps)
Dolby Digital Audio English 640 kbps 5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio French 192 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio Spanish 192 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps
Subtitles: English / English SDH / French / Spanish
Number of chapters: 26
#Audio Commentary
#The Scene that Stole Jailhouse Rock (SD - 16 minutes)
#Vintage Theatrical Trailer (SD - 2 minutes)
DVD Review: This film is UNPARKERIZED
Summary: 4 Stars
This shows how Elvis could have been a great actor, but he became "Parkerized" into a joke. This is a great movie you should own in any form, vhs, dvd, or hd. DVD Review: Amazing transfer and fun film
Summary: 4 Stars
I mostly stayed away from this product as the iconic 'Jailhouse Rock' scene never appealed to me. But the story surrounding this act is entertaining and a nice diversion. Elvis plays a character trying to make it in the music business and has many trials and tribulations along the way. This foray into film will not resemble many of his later efforts which were more light and camp. Jailhouse Rock has a darker tone and looks beautiful on Blu-ray. Elvis fans will enjoy!
Description of Jailhouse Rock
Vince everett is serving a one-year jail sentence for manslaughter. While in the big house his cellmate a former country singer introduces him to the record business. Everett takes to it so well that he decides to become a singer when he gets out. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 08/03/2004 Starring: Elvis Presley Jennifer Holden Run time: 96 minutes Rating: G Director: Richard ThorpeElvis Presley's third and best film is this musical romp released in 1957, just as the Big "E" was reaching the peak of his hip-swiveling pre-army success. Filmed in ultra-cool black and white, the movie stars Elvis as a good ol' boy who saves a woman from an assault but kills her attacker, so he's convicted of manslaughter and sent to jail. While doing time he takes up the guitar and becomes a singing sensation, ready for the big time when he's finally released. He becomes a big star but his inflated ego gets him into trouble with his former cellmate and his new girlfriend. Short on plot but heavy on rock & roll, this EP classic features such hit songs as "Treat Me Nice," "Baby, I Don't Care," "Don't Leave Me Now," and, of course, the classic title song, performed in an elaborate jailhouse number that Elvis choreographed himself. This is Elvis in all his big-screen glory, and the movie's upbeat ending made it a huge success during its original release. --Jeff Shannon
Elvis Presley's third and best film is this musical romp released in 1957, just as the Big "E" was reaching the peak of his hip-swiveling pre-army success. Filmed in ultra-cool black and white, the movie stars Elvis as a good ol' boy who saves a woman from an assault but kills her attacker, so he's convicted of manslaughter and sent to jail. While doing time he takes up the guitar and becomes a singing sensation, ready for the big time when he's finally released. He becomes a big star but his inflated ego gets him into trouble with his former cellmate and his new girlfriend. Short on plot but heavy on rock & roll, this EP classic features such hit songs as "Treat Me Nice," "Baby, I Don't Care," "Don't Leave Me Now," and, of course, the classic title song, performed in an elaborate jailhouse number that Elvis choreographed himself. This is Elvis in all his big-screen glory, and the movie's upbeat ending made it a huge success during its original release. --Jeff Shannon
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