Elvis: That's the Way It Is

The special edition of Elvis: That’s the Way It Is adds footage that the studio hesitated to give away in the original release, but the true novelty of this film becomes the lack of running commentary. The King has been lampooned, imitated, and biographically portrayed so often that watching him simply rehearse, record, and perform without a narrative seems fresh.

Much to our surprise, he appears to be some kind of charismatic icon. Don’t be alarmed. Shot just before his decline into gaudiness and girth, this is one for the true fan. Meaning, of course, everyone.