5/10 When I saw the introduction of this movie a few months ago, I thought it would be a serious subject. It was not until I actually saw this movie that I realized that it turned out to be a comedy, and it was a relaxed and playful one. Comedy biopic. Undoubtedly, the two protagonists successfully interpret the two legendary characters of Nixon and Elvis. For the film itself, there is actually no special skill, whether it is film technique, film language or narrative technique, etc. They are all very common types of biopics, almost in a straightforward way. From the introduction of Elvis’s personality and personality traits in the first hour to the easy meeting between Elvis and Nixon in the next 20 minutes, there is almost nothing. The climax unfolds like a humorous sketch. In addition to the extraordinary performances of Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey, the roles of several supporting actors are equally brilliant, and the placement of the laughter in the play is also just right. In addition, it must be admitted , The soundtrack of this film is also a highlight. -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Here, I don't want to repeat the content of the film itself, I want to focus on it It may also be of interest to everyone. The background story of this film is the real "Meeting of Nixon and Elvis" in history. This meeting took place on December 21, 1970, a few days before Christmas. On January 6, 2010, two days before commemorating the 75th birthday of Elvis Presley, two people who had helped facilitate the meeting told the full story: Elvis’ friend Jerry Schilling (played by Alex Pettyfer in the film) and President Nixon’s assistant Egil "Bud" Krogh (played by Colin Hanks in the film), revealed some details of the meeting to the public for the first time. Interestingly, this is the first meeting of the two since they met at the White House 40 years ago. As one of Elvis’ close friends, Jerry Schilling has known Elvis since he was 12 years old. They have had a deep friendship for 23 years, Jerry Recalling that "Elvis" Elvis asked for some stationery from the flight attendant on the flight from Los Angeles to Washington, and then wrote a five-page letter, which was delivered to the White House guard the next morning. And Krogh is an assistant to the president in charge of drug control. He received this letter after going to work on Monday morning. He thought it was a joke at first, but he made some phone calls. Then Elvis, Jerry and Cat Sonny, another friend of Wang's, came to his office. The White House staff exchanged memos (there is a blank space in the memo that says "Are you kidding?") However, by 12:30 in the evening, the meeting had begun preparations. (According to the memories of two people in 2010, it can be seen that "Nixon refused to meet with Elvis" did not actually appear, and the plot in the film "Nixon agreed to meet with Elvis because of the request of his 22-year-old daughter." It should be added to increase the dramatic effect.) Jerry also recalled that Elvis would carry a pistol on his trips, and was allowed by a pilot to carry guns on an early flight from Memphis to Washington (there is also a paragraph in the film. Elvis was detained for carrying a gun) According to Jerry, the main reason for Elvis to see Nixon was to become the head of agents of the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. Anti-drug war" federal agents agree), and Jerry also added that "Elvis actually did not come into contact with any illegal drugs afterwards" (who knows). Even more dramatic, Jerry said, “Elvis collects police badges. He came to the White House not only to provide his own assistance in anti-drug operations, but also to get the badge. The administration of the Bureau of Narcotics originally rejected this. A request, but when Elvis made this request to the President, Nixon immediately agreed.” (It can be seen that this part of the movie is almost the same as the real event.) It is reported that Jerry said, “The meeting between Nixon and Elvis was originally It was intended to remain confidential, but it was finally leaked 13 months later. The news that Elvis received the badge from the president was known to the outside world.” However, Jerry revealed, “Elvis has repeatedly stated that the thing he is really proud of is getting that. Badge.” According to White House assistant Krogh, “This meeting has no academic, historical, or philosophical significance, but it is purely American, and to a certain extent, it is also a significant meeting. ." Real image attached Letter, he thought it was a joke at first, but he made some phone calls, and then Elvis, Jerry and Sonny, another friend of Elvis, came to his office. The White House staff exchanged memos (there is a blank space in the memo that says "Are you kidding?") However, by 12:30 in the evening, the meeting had begun preparations. (According to the memories of two people in 2010, it can be seen that "Nixon refused to meet with Elvis" did not actually appear, and the plot in the film "Nixon agreed to meet with Elvis because of the request of his 22-year-old daughter." It should be added to increase the dramatic effect.) Jerry also recalled that Elvis would carry a pistol on his trips, and was allowed by a pilot to carry guns on an early flight from Memphis to Washington (there is also a paragraph in the film. Elvis was detained for carrying a gun) According to Jerry, the main reason for Elvis to see Nixon was to become the head of agents of the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. Anti-drug war" federal agents agree), and Jerry also added that "Elvis actually did not come into contact with any illegal drugs afterwards" (who knows). Even more dramatic, Jerry said, “Elvis collects police badges. He came to the White House not only to provide his own assistance in anti-drug operations, but also to get the badge. The administration of the Bureau of Narcotics originally rejected this. A request, but when Elvis made this request to the President, Nixon immediately agreed.” (It can be seen that this part of the movie is almost the same as the real event.) It is reported that Jerry said, “The meeting between Nixon and Elvis was originally It was intended to remain confidential, but it was finally leaked 13 months later. The news that Elvis received the badge from the president was known to the outside world.” However, Jerry revealed, “Elvis has repeatedly stated that the thing he is really proud of is getting that. Badge.” According to White House assistant Krogh, “This meeting has no academic, historical, or philosophical significance, but it is purely American, and to a certain extent, it is also a significant meeting. ." Real image attached Letter, he thought it was a joke at first, but he made some phone calls, and then Elvis, Jerry and Sonny, another friend of Elvis, came to his office. The White House staff exchanged memos (there is a blank space in the memo that says "Are you kidding?") However, by 12:30 in the evening, the meeting had begun preparations. (According to the memories of two people in 2010, it can be seen that "Nixon refused to meet with Elvis" did not actually appear, and the plot in the film "Nixon agreed to meet with Elvis because of the request of his 22-year-old daughter." It should be added to increase the dramatic effect.) Jerry also recalled that Elvis would carry a pistol on his trips, and was allowed by a pilot to carry guns on an early flight from Memphis to Washington (there is also a paragraph in the film. Elvis was detained for carrying a gun) According to Jerry, the main reason for Elvis to see Nixon was to become the head of agents of the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. Anti-drug war" federal agents agree), and Jerry also added that "Elvis actually did not come into contact with any illegal drugs afterwards" (who knows). Even more dramatic, Jerry said, “Elvis collects police badges. He came to the White House not only to provide his own assistance in anti-drug operations, but also to get the badge. The administration of the Bureau of Narcotics originally rejected this. A request, but when Elvis made this request to the President, Nixon immediately agreed.” (It can be seen that this part of the movie is almost the same as the real event.) It is reported that Jerry said, “The meeting between Nixon and Elvis was originally It was intended to remain confidential, but it was finally leaked 13 months later. The news that Elvis received the badge from the president was known to the outside world.” However, Jerry revealed, “Elvis has repeatedly stated that the thing he is really proud of is getting that. Badge.” According to White House assistant Krogh, “This meeting has no academic, historical, or philosophical significance, but it is purely American, and to a certain extent, it is also a significant meeting. ." Real image attached "Nixon refused to meet with Elvis" did not appear, and the plot in the film "Nixon agreed to meet with Elvis because of the request of his 22-year-old daughter." The arrangement shows that it was obviously added by the screenwriter later, and it should be to increase the dramatic effect) Jerry also I recalled that Elvis would carry a pistol when he traveled, and was allowed by a pilot to carry guns on an early flight from Memphis to Washington (there was also a scene in which Elvis was detained for carrying guns). According to Jerry, The main reason why Elvis met Nixon was to become the head of agents of the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (this is consistent with the introduction of Elvis in the film requesting the president to let him become a federal agent of the "war on drugs"), and Jerry also added To "Elvis actually did not come into contact with any illegal drugs afterwards" (who knows). Even more dramatic, Jerry said, “Elvis collects police badges. He came to the White House not only to provide his own assistance in anti-drug operations, but also to get the badge. The administration of the Bureau of Narcotics originally rejected this. A request, but when Elvis made this request to the President, Nixon immediately agreed.” (It can be seen that this part of the movie is almost the same as the real event.) It is reported that Jerry said, “The meeting between Nixon and Elvis was originally It was intended to remain confidential, but it was finally leaked 13 months later. The news that Elvis received the badge from the president was known to the outside world.” However, Jerry revealed, “Elvis has repeatedly stated that the thing he is really proud of is getting that. Badge.” According to White House assistant Krogh, “This meeting has no academic, historical, or philosophical significance, but it is purely American, and to a certain extent, it is also a significant meeting. ." Real image attached "Nixon refused to meet with Elvis" did not appear, and the plot in the film "Nixon agreed to meet with Elvis because of the request of his 22-year-old daughter." The arrangement shows that it was obviously added by the screenwriter later, and it should be to increase the dramatic effect) Jerry also I recalled that Elvis would carry a pistol when he traveled, and was allowed by a pilot to carry guns on an early flight from Memphis to Washington (there was also a scene in which Elvis was detained for carrying guns). According to Jerry, The main reason why Elvis met Nixon was to become the head of agents of the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (this is consistent with the introduction of Elvis in the film requesting the president to let him become a federal agent of the "war on drugs"), and Jerry also added To "Elvis actually did not come into contact with any illegal drugs afterwards" (who knows). Even more dramatic, Jerry said, “Elvis collects police badges. He came to the White House not only to provide his own assistance in anti-drug operations, but also to get the badge. The administration of the Bureau of Narcotics originally rejected this. A request, but when Elvis made this request to the President, Nixon immediately agreed.” (It can be seen that this part of the movie is almost the same as the real event.) It is reported that Jerry said, “The meeting between Nixon and Elvis was originally It was intended to remain confidential, but it was finally leaked 13 months later. The news that Elvis received the badge from the president was known to the outside world.” However, Jerry revealed, “Elvis has repeatedly stated that the thing he is really proud of is getting that. Badge.” According to White House assistant Krogh, “This meeting has no academic, historical, or philosophical significance, but it is purely American, and to a certain extent, it is also a significant meeting. ." Real image attached
Attached to this film's partial music (pure hand-play, welcome to add): Hold on, I'm Coming (Sam Dove) Paramount (Edward Shearmur) Suzie Q (Creedence Clearwater Revival) A Little History (Edward Shearmur) There'll Be Peace In The Valley For Me (Sister Rosetta Tharpe) Where's Elvis (Edward Shearmur) Push And Pull (Edward Shearmur) Spinning Wheel (Blood&Sweat&Tears)
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