Interesteg What makes it different from others?

Mjeteconer Just perfect...

Holstra Boring, long, and too preachy.

Darin One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

rdoyle29 Elvis stars as a young man in New Orleans who, after failing out of high school, is working as a busboy in a nightclub to supplement his family income. He draws the attention of kept woman Carolyn Jones one night when he saves her from some drunken thugs, and this draws some unwelcome attention from the man who keeps her ... gangster Walter Matthau. His neck is saved when he demonstrates a talent for singing, and instead of killing him, Matthau offers him a job. Elvis turns Matthau down, instead taking a job at the KIng Creole, a nightclub run by nice guy Paul Stewart. Matthau enlists local thug Vic Morrow to change Elvis's mind. This is easily one of the best films Elvis appeared in. It's a fairly gritty street level crime film, shot in black and white by studio veteran Michael Curtiz and featuring a fantastic group of supporting actors. A lot happens in this film. I have left out his relationship with Dolores Hart, who he meets while robbing a five & dime with Morrow, and the struggles of his dad Dean Jagger at his demeaning job. This is a real film. The music Elvis performs is mostly a blend of light R&B and rock & roll and it suits him better than some of the pop fluff he sings in later films.

TheLittleSongbird Elvis Presley was a hugely influential performer with one of the most distinctive singing voices of anybody. He embarked on a film career consisting of 33 films from 1956 to 1969, films that did well at the box-office but mostly panned critically (especially his later films) and while he was a highly charismatic performer he was never considered a great actor.Both 'Jailhouse Rock' and 'King Creole' in particular are proof that some of Elvis' early films are pretty good or more and that he could give a good performance when his material allowed it. Can understand totally the indifference at best towards his later films though. 'King Creole' is (along with 'Jailhouse Rock') often considered Elvis' best film, and even more widely his performance is considered his best, Elvis even called 'King Creole' his personal favourite and it is more than easy to see why on all counts.Maybe 'King Creole' is a touch overlong, and the female characters are not as interestingly written as the male ones, somewhat lazy and it's the performances that stop them from being completely vapid. Otherwise there is very little to dislike. Have commented a couple of times on the writing and stories not being strong suits in Elvis' films, but 'King Creole' is a pleasant exception. The writing is surprisingly gritty and suspenseful, with few soap-operatic or corn elements, and the story is darker and meatier than the usual story for an Elvis film, thus one of the most absorbing.As for Presley, his role here shows a dark and vulnerable side and he does it with intensity, charisma, swagger, charm and emotional honesty and no stiffness. Of his performances, which largely varied dependent on his material, it is agreed that this is his best. He has one of his best supporting casts, particularly a terrifyingly reptilian (while also remarkably complex for a mobster heavy) Walther Matthau, a touching Carolyn Jones and perfectly weasel-like Vic Morrow.The songs are absolute knockouts, especially the title song, the sultry "Trouble" and the moving "As Long as I Have You". All performed by The King of Rock and Roll in his glorious and vocally distinctive prime. Michael Curtiz directs assuredly and with finesse, making one of the best-directed Elvis films, while 'King Creole's' film noir photography and atmosphere are strikingly done.In conclusion, very good, tied for Elvis' best film and the best Elvis had to offer. 8/10 Bethany Cox

JoeytheBrit Considering he spent the last thirty-odd years of his career in comedy roles, it's strange to see Walter Matthau as bad guy Maxie Fields, the New Orleans racketeer who feels compelled to own everyone around him. He's pretty good though, a mix of avuncular good humour and steel-willed calculation. Presley is a singer with home problems. He's torn between good girl Nellie (Dolores Hart) and damaged good-time girl Ronnie (Carolyn Jones), tormented by his father's lack of backbone and led astray by Vic Morrow and his pals. Presley was a singer who made films rather than an actor who sang, and the proof of that is right up there on the screen. Nevertheless, he possessed so much presence and charisma that he dominates nearly all of his scenes. It's Carolyn Jones who steals the show, though, with a nuanced performance as bad girl Ronnie.

wes-connors New Orleans singer Elvis Presley (as Danny Fisher) gets into a scuffle on his last day of high school, and is deemed unfit for graduation. Rather than try to pass the 12th grade for the third time, Mr. Presley decides to drop out. With his mother dead and father unemployed, Presley must concentrate on earning a buck. Presley gets involved with hoodlum Vic Morrow (as Shark), who is impressed with his dirty street-fighting skills. Next, Presley becomes the featured singer at his nightclub; but, gangster rival Walter Matthau (as Maxie Fields) wants him to sing at another joint. "King Creole", "Hard Headed Woman", and "Trouble" led RCA's single and EP albums to #1 million-selling status. "Crawfish" (sung with Kitty White) is another great track.Presley pursues two women: innocent "Five and Ten" cent store clerk Dolores Hart (as Nellie) and luscious Carolyn Jones (as Ronnie). A failed songstress serving as Mr. Matthau's moll, Ms. Jones later became "Morticia " on "The Addams Family". Harold Robbins' novel "A Stone for Danny Fisher" translates into high-strung melodramatics for the rock 'n' roll superstar; he is automatically ELVIS when he takes the stage, but otherwise contributes one of his best overall "acting" characterizations. An excellent director (Michael Curtiz), photographer (Russell Harlan), and supporting cast help. There were couple of attempts to build on Presley's worth as a dramatic actor, but the studios never really exceeded the effort you'll see here.****** King Creole (7/2/58) Michael Curtiz ~ Elvis Presley, Carolyn Jones, Walter Matthau, Vic Morrow