1957's Jailhouse Rock was Elvis Presley's third film, and arguably one of his best. As you'd probably expect, since it is an Elvis movie, it's a musical with a pretty thin plot. Elvis plays Vince Everett, a man who accidently kills a guy in a bar fight and is set to prison. Once Vince is released, he persues a career in music. He soon meets a music promoter named Peggy (played by Judy Tyler), and before you know it Vince is a big star and he and Peggy are in love by the conclusion of the film.
There is some decent acting in the movie, some good songs, and the actual 'Jailhouse Rock' sequence is probably the most iconic and one of the most memorable numbers from any of Elvis' films. I know a lot of people sort of laugh off Elvis movies, and sure Elvis Presley was no great acting talent. However, there is a certain charm and fun to a lot of the movies he was in that I find very entertaining. Jailhouse Rock isn't my favorite (that honor belongs to 1964's Viva Las Vegas), but I enjoy it.
3.5 out of 5
3.5 out of 5
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