MonsterPerfect Good idea lost in the noise

Senteur As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

Stephanie There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Delight Yes, absolutely, there is fun to be had, as well as many, many things to go boom, all amid an atmospheric urban jungle.

kz917-1 Elvis portrays the son of an Indian and a White Settler that is torn when the townsfolk and the local Indian Tribe look to war with each other.Sad subject matter and lots of the characters die through the course of the film.Worth a view if you are an Elvis fan.

Harry Lags This is definitely one of the best film Elvis Presley ever starred in; he delivered a great, dramatic performance in a superb action story. No doubt about it, in "Flaming Star," Presley is an ACTOR. And a damned good one too. (He only sings two songs, and they are presented right at the beginning so the film can then get down to business.)I've seen all of Elvis's movies, but Flaming Star is the one film whereby his talent as an actor in a dramatic role comes forth highly convincing on the screen. John McIntyre and Delores Del Rio; superbly cast as parents of two brothers who through racial conflict pull apart, then rejoin to save the life of the other. A classic western with Steve Forrest at his best and Barbara Eden in a role you can't easily forget. Too many great actors to mention here. And they all do a good job including one of my favorites LQ Jones.Directed by Don Siegel who directed Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry and you have one fine film. If you're looking for an Elvis musical, with the rock star persona in full blast, go for "Jailhouse Rock. If you want a fun Elvis movie with good music, go for the charming "Via Las Vegas." If you want to see a plain great film with Elvis Presley showing his potential as a serious actor -- go for FLAMING STAR. You won't regret it.

slapstck2000 At least for its content, and people i am an Elvis fan, its been said that if this particular movie had been done differently that not only would Elvis have been seen as a serious actor but his movie career would have gone in another direction, yes I blame Tom Parker for miss managing Elvis, but I also blame Elvis, he was a big enough of a star he could have put his foot down and said no to some of these films he was in, and believe me guys Flaming Star definitely had the potential to be not just a classic western, but could have won Elvis an Oscar but so could have King Creole, that was also an awesome Elvis movie, I firmly believe an Oscar would have built Elvis" confidence and enthusiasm, sign slapstck2000

Christopher Mercurio For a movie that was originally planned for Brando, Elvis sure does a good job. According to the trivia, it was planned for Sinatra too. I'm assuming Sinatra would've played Clint, while Brando played Pacer.While some might find the movie to be too depressing, I say, it calls for it. A movie like this, with a story like this, can't have a happy ending. So if you're expecting the usual Presley picture with singing and all, look somewhere else. If you want a movie with a great script and many memorable lines and scenes, see Flaming Star. If you are a fan of Elvis, see this movie for sure. Elvis shows what a natural actor he is in this movie. He also proves that he could star in a serious movie with a serious role.If you are looking for a movie with action, look no further. Flaming Star has plenty of action. If you just want to see a good Western, see Flaming Star. Once you start watching Flaming Star you won't be able to stop. The movie had me watching up until the powerful ending. Everyone did their job well when they made this movie. Steve Forrest was great as Clint, Pacer's brother. Dolores del Rio was great as Neddy, Pacer's mother. John McIntire was great as Sam Burton, Pacer's father. Even the other supporting actors were great. Everyone was great. The actor that portrayed Buffalo Horn, Rudolph Acosta, was very memorable. Elvis was of course, great as Pacer. When you start watching the movie, in the beginning, it seems like the movie isn't really about Pacer. But later on in the movie when he has to make a choice of whether he will fight with the white man, his father's people, or the Kiowas, his mother's people, the movie gets very interesting. Elvis is put in many situations in the movie when he has to fight for his family and for his life. Pacer becomes the film's hero once the fighting starts. The whole movie is very powerful and unforgettable, so don't miss this one. You are in for a pleasant surprise. Elvis Presley fans will be pleased. Even people that aren't really fans of Elvis will be pleased. See this great movie and you won't be disappointed.