'Elvis: That's The Way It Is' not only tells the story of the King's comeback but solidifies one of his most iconic phases in life.
Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis is the latest musician biopic to hit theaters, but it's hardly the first film to tell the King’s life story. If you’re looking for movies about Elvis Presley, you have no shortage of options at your disposal. Elvis’ life has been depicted in several made-for-television films, biopics, and documentaries. He also had a lengthy film career of his own, starring in musical comedies such as Blue Hawaii, Jailhouse Rock, G.I. Blues, and Love Me Tender among others.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY This later stage in Elvis’ career is essential to understanding the life of one of America’s greatest popular culture icons. While many biopics and documentaries have incorporated this period into their narratives, few are solely dedicated to the last decade of Elvis’ career. However, you don’t need a second-hand account to see how the second wave of “Elvis fever” was born.
That’s the Way It Is is also a fascinating look at the early days of the concert movie genre. The subgenre of music documentaries became very popular in the 1970s thanks to the success of Pink Floyd: Live At Pompeii, The Last Waltz, Gimme Shelter, and Woodstock. Elvis and his producing partner Tom Parker discuss the type of coverage that would best fit the show, and how Elvis will come across on the big screen.