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Priscilla

Wife to the king. Icon to the world. Destined for more.

2023 113 min ★ 6.7 (1,140) Released
Drama Romance

When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.

Original title
Priscilla
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$30,140,906
Reviews & Ratings 4
B

Brent Marchant

Feb 26, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

When a film seeks to depict the life story of a beloved public figure, it generally works best when it paints a comprehensive portrait of said individual. However, in this biography of the wife of rock ʼn roll icon Elvis Presley, viewers get a picture that seemingly tells only half of the story. Writer-director Sofia Coppola’s latest focuses on the years Priscilla Presley (Cailee Spaeny) spent with Elvis (Jacob Elordi). They embark on a sincerely loving relationship that, sadly, falls prey to problems with drugs, firearms, infidelity, prolonged separations and control freak tendencies, conditions – largely initiated by Elvis – that eventually lead to their separation (and at times cause the film to be more about him than her). Regrettably, the choice of this narrative leaves out the many significant personal and professional accomplishments of Priscilla’s life on her own, an inspiring story that’s completely (and perplexingly) overlooked. As a consequence, viewers are primarily shown a profile of a predominantly subservient character who rarely rebels until she finally somehow musters up the courage to leave (where did that trait come from?), with nothing about the successes that followed. In addition, there are many story threads that feel unresolved or underdeveloped, leaving audiences hanging about what comes from them. To its credit, “Priscilla” is, in several respects, some of the best (though surprisingly most conventional) work that Coppola has produced as a filmmaker, as evidenced in the cinematography and editing and in Elordi’s balanced portrayal of Elvis. But, like other of Coppola’s efforts, this offering could still use some tidying up in the writing, character development and overall story structure. The wife of a King truly warrants better treatment.

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CinemaSerf

Jan 10, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

Having recently watched Bradley Cooper's "Maestro" (2023) and "Tchaikovsky's Wife" (2022) I was wondering if Sofia Coppola was about to bowl us a bit of a googly about Elvis here after half an hour! The young Priscilla (a competent Cailee Spaeny) is invited to meet him (Jacob Elordi) in Germany where both he and her father are serving in the US military. Not yet 16, she is chaperoned to his home where it's quite clear they take a shine to each other. He returns home and after a while sends for her to come visit Graceland. She's totally besotted by this stage and what follows tells us the story of their burgeoning relationship. It's got to be said, that's not always plain sailing - he is hugely charismatic, but has a temper, is controlling, and is very career-minded. He's also not that interested in consummating their relationship, either! History tells us the rest and with the lady herself executive producing we're not going to stray very far from the facts - as she saw them - that gripped the tabloids and the world. It's curious that her parents would have allowed their pubescent daughter to go live with a millionaire rock star half a world away, and of course once she's there she is soon taking his uppers and downers like a trooper to stay the pace. At times, it's quite a potent look at just what both wanted from the relationship, and at how it becomes clear that it is impossible for both to reconcile their aspirations with their desired obligations to/of each other. It also shows us the increasing lack of a sense of self-worth or fulfilling continuity to her increasingly lonely existence. That's a well-made point in illustrating just how shell-like her day to day life was as she had access to unlimited funds but not to any palpable feelings of being needed or loved. Talking of pace, though, that's one of the things that I found really let this down. He is home, then he goes away, makes a film, has "alleged" affairs, comes home then does it all over again. Also, there is a real lack of his music here. Not that it's supposed to be about him, but it was an integral part of his allure and his personality - not to reflect that rendered his character rather charm-free and the rather bland Elordi hasn't really the skills to imbue his character with much, well, character on his own. I am afraid that I found this all just a bit shallow and though beautifully set, just too sterile a look at the turbulent life of those two people. It just lacks passion, power and substance.

r96sk

r96sk

Jan 4, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

Just rather uninteresting, on film terms at least. It <em>is</em> interesting seeing the film portray a different type of version of Elvis Presley, one that is uncomfortable to watch unfold but one that ought to be told. That's where anything noteworthy I have to say about this release ends, though. As a movie, it's rather boring. I'm not convinced there's enough to be told across a full blown picture, at least not one around 1hr 45mins in length. I will say that Cailee Spaeny puts in a solid display as the titular character, in fairness. Jacob Elordi as Elvis, in my opinion, isn't a positive to be honest. If I didn't know he was playing Elvis I genuinely wouldn't have guessed he was playing the singer, aside from a few outfits and the twisty bit of hair in his fringe. Accent particularly seemed off to me too, Elordi amusingly (given the director's connection) sounds more like Nicolas Cage (c. 1997, <em>'<a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/con-air/" rel="nofollow">Con Air</a>'</em>, Cameron Poe) on phone call scenes. It's competently put together visually at least, though overall I can't honestly say this made a mark on me personally. I don't feel like I learnt anything about 'Priscilla' herself. I doubt I'll remember this one long term, sadly.

M

Manuel São Bento

Dec 3, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/priscilla-mini-review "Priscilla navigates the familiar territory of biographical storytelling, offering a nuanced exploration of Priscilla Presley's life. Cailee Spaeny's career-best performance skillfully delves into the complexities of a toxic relationship with Jacob Elordi's also convincing portrayal of Elvis. Sofia Coppola authentically captures Priscilla's struggles with love and fame, though it occasionally falls into a repetitive narrative. Still, in the end, Spaeny's compelling portrayal elevates the film so much that I definitely recommend it for fans of the genre and/or subject matter." Rating: B-

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Cast 36
Cailee Spaeny

Cailee Spaeny

Priscilla

Jacob Elordi

Jacob Elordi

Elvis

Ari Cohen

Ari Cohen

Captain Beaulieu

Dagmara Dominczyk

Dagmara Dominczyk

Ann Beaulieu

Tim Post

Tim Post

Vernon Presley

Lynne Griffin

Lynne Griffin

Grandma 'Dodger'

Dan Beirne

Dan Beirne

Joe

Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll

Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll

Alan 'Hog Ears'

Dan Abramovici

Dan Abramovici

Jerry

Matthew Shaw

Matthew Shaw

Charlie

Tim Dowler-Coltman

Tim Dowler-Coltman

Red

R Austin Ball

R Austin Ball

Larry

Olivia Barrett

Olivia Barrett

Alberta

Stephanie Moore

Stephanie Moore

Dee

Luke Humphrey

Luke Humphrey

Terry West

Deanna Jarvis

Deanna Jarvis

Carol West

Jorja Cadence

Jorja Cadence

Patsy

Josette Halpert

Josette Halpert

Becky

Evan Annisette

Evan Annisette

Mike Stone

Stephanie Moran

Stephanie Moran

Girl at Party

Daniel Lipka

Daniel Lipka

Don Beaulieu

Raine Monroe Boland

Raine Monroe Boland

Lisa Marie Presley (3 years)

Emily Mitchell

Emily Mitchell

Lisa Marie Presley (5 years)

Kamilla Kowal

Kamilla Kowal

Memphis Party Guest

Gwynne Phillips

Gwynne Phillips

Suzie

Conni Miu

Conni Miu

Sandy

Megan Dallan

Megan Dallan

Janet

Tonia Venneri

Tonia Venneri

Lisa Marie's Nanny

Erin Mackinnon

Erin Mackinnon

Algebra Teacher (Germany)

Anna Mirodin

Anna Mirodin

School Girl #2

Sarah Dodd

Sarah Dodd

Sister Adrian

Alanis Peart

Alanis Peart

Math Teacher (ICHS)

Kelaiah Guiel

Kelaiah Guiel

Hollywood Blonde

Kelly Irene Whyte

Kelly Irene Whyte

Joanie

E. Fegan DeCordova

E. Fegan DeCordova

L.A Bible Woman

Kelly Penner

Kelly Penner

Young Director

Crew 28
Philippe Le Sourd

Philippe Le Sourd

Director of Photography

Alicia Turner

Alicia Turner

Stunt Coordinator

Courtney Eaton

Courtney Eaton

Thanks

Rainer Judd

Rainer Judd

Thanks

Sofia Coppola

Sofia Coppola

Director

Roman Coppola

Roman Coppola

Second Unit Director

Sarah Flack

Sarah Flack

Editor

Christina Wood

Christina Wood

Associate Producer

Neil Mathieson

Neil Mathieson

Business Affairs Coordinator

Courtney Bright

Courtney Bright

Casting

Jason Knight

Jason Knight

Casting

John Buchan

John Buchan

Casting

Nicole Daniels

Nicole Daniels

Casting

Charles Finch

Charles Finch

Co-Producer

Fred Roos

Fred Roos

Executive Producer

Priscilla Presley

Priscilla Presley

Executive Producer

Roman Coppola

Roman Coppola

Executive Producer

Lorenzo Mieli

Lorenzo Mieli

Producer

Sofia Coppola

Sofia Coppola

Producer

Youree Henley

Youree Henley

Producer

Peter Harvey

Peter Harvey

Production Manager

Christian Mazzalai

Christian Mazzalai

Original Music Composer

Deck d'Arcy

Deck d'Arcy

Original Music Composer

Laurent Brancowitz

Laurent Brancowitz

Original Music Composer

Thomas Mars

Thomas Mars

Original Music Composer

Priscilla Presley

Priscilla Presley

Book

Sandra Harmon

Sandra Harmon

Book

Sofia Coppola

Sofia Coppola

Writer

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US Release Dates 8

Oct 6, 2023

New York Film Festival

Premiere

Oct 11, 2023

Mill Valley Film Festival

Premiere

Oct 27, 2023

New York City, NY & Los Angeles, CA

R Theatrical (Limited)

Nov 3, 2023

R Theatrical

Dec 15, 2023

R Digital

Feb 13, 2024

R Physical

Feb 23, 2024

Max

R Digital

Feb 24, 2024

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