Elvis: That's the Way It Is

I purchased this through Prime. The documentary recounts Elvis's Summer Festival in Las Vegas during 1970. This was the start of his residency at the International Hotel, 1969-1976, and marked the beginning of a comeback for his career. The film provides a lot of behind-the-scenes footage and interviews from various people to include fans. It displays the talent and culture of Elvis and his band, and shows us how he struggled with aphonia. The behind the scenes part lasts for 44 minutes, and you get an hour of him performing on stage at the hotel in Vegas. It was filmed during 1970 so it never goes off track and it never becomes offensive. It's a must have for all Elvis Fans.

If you like Elvis, you need this video. It provides great access to behind the scenes during Elvis’ tours.

The two disc combination of MGM's "That's The Way It Is" provides both the original theatrical release produced by Denis Sanders (DVD) and the re-edited special edition produced by Ernst Jorgensen and film archivist Rick Schmidlin (BluRay). While some moments are recaptured in the special edition, gone are the bizarre fan interviews in favor of more music and more Elvis.The documentary reveals Elvis at the height of his career (and likely health). While he would continue to provide many moments of greatness over the course of the remaining 7 years of his life, the physicality and energy of his performances started to wane and there is a noticeable difference in this regard only 2 years later in what I consider to be the companion MGM documentary "Elvis On Tour". My only issue with Special Edition of TTWII is the omission of "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "I Just Can't Help Believing". I'm also holding out some hope that Baz Lurhmann (who claims to have access to all unused MGM footage) is able to produce a redux edition of TTWWII including even more rehearsal and performances. Much of this we can find on Youtube but the footage is in need of serious remastering. I recommend a viewing of both discs of TTWII to get a full experience as they are practically two different films. I also recommend "Elvis On Tour".

My bff loves Elvis and was so happy to get this DVD she had wanted it for awhile. The price was good on it.

Enjoy listening in car & at home.

I wish this was two separate cases. I wish it was only the Blu-ray only and let it be the DVD only I did not need the DVD because I had that already. Like I said, I wish it was the Bluray only.

I love Elvis. What more can I say? This shows Elvis at the peak of his sexiness; healthy and oh-so-talented. Over forty years ago and the material is still entertaining and fresh. I have seen many many concerts. It has always amazed me how Elvis could hold an audience's attention with just himself on stage and only minimal backup from his backup singers and band. Other entertainers needed flamboyant fireworks, glitzy backdrops, scantily clad dancers, etc. I was blessed to have attended two of his concerts in the early 70's and there was a reason why the announcer always said at the end of his shows " Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis has left the building. Thank you and Good Night." Otherwise there would have been a stampede of people climbing up onto the stage to go after him. Let me try and explain. Elvis always gave his all at his performances, often going over the expected amount of time. At one of the concerts, as much as I was enjoying it, I noticed that the performance was going well over thirty five minutes over the allotted time. I glanced over at some of his backup singers to see how they were faring wondering if maybe they may be in need of a pee break or something. Elvis was still going strong. But no, they were intent on focusing their complete attention on their boss who was single handedly orchestrating the entire show. Elvis commandeered the show, setting the pace and tempo throughout. He decided how long the show was and when it was over. Elvis had a way of noticing things like when an audience member (myself) might be in a little bit of danger of being crushed by other over exuberant fans trying to clamor over her in an effort to get closer to see Elvis. Elvis was not above stopping singing and effectively stopping the entire show to gently and humorously admonish the offenders. It left me in awe that he noticed and he cared and he actually did something about it. I still think of that day. It was things like this that made him more than an entertainer. By the end of the show, when I and the rest of the audience realized that he had left the stage and wasn't coming back out, I had a sudden urge to go after him and drag, pull or coax him back out. It was as if "No, he can't just leave. He was just getting started." Then just when I'm preparing to get my purse and go after him, the announcer makes that announcement and I suddenly realize he's already gone so therefore there is nothing I can do. So I sit in stunned disbelief and try to concentrate on my clapping.

Ich fand Elvis ja immer doof. Er hat niemals einen einzigen Song selbst geschrieben, sein Hüftwackeln fand ich immer eher peinlich, seinen Kleidungsstil und seine Lebensart eher großkotzig. Erst durch Baz Luhrmanns Biografie ist mir seine kulturhistorische Bedeutung so richtig klar geworden und hat mich neugierig gemacht auf wirklich biografische Aufnahmen. Und was soll ich sagen, der 94:57 Minuten lange, 2001 für diese edition remasterte Film ist ein wirklich tolles Zeitdokument, der vor allem Elvis von seiner ziemlich sympathischen menschlichen Seite zeigt. Der schien immer gut drauf zu sein und war anscheinend ein wirklich witziger Mensch, der andere ständig zum Lachen brachte- zumindest in dieser Doku. Er zeigt aber auch, wie sehr sich die Welt seit damals verändert hat. Von der Bühne herunterzukommen und erst einmal 2-3 Dutzend Frauen aus dem Publikum abzuknutschen, wäre heute sicher nicht mehr möglich- total grenzüberschreitend! Aber damals kam es gut an und wurde eher unter "publikumsnah" verbucht. Der Auftritt selbst wird eine Stunde lang gezeigt, der Rest widmete sich Proben und Vorbereitungen.Als Bonus gibt es noch eine Art "Making Of" (9:13 Minuten) sowie 12 musikalische Outtakes (ca 36 Minuten), allerdings in deutlich schlechterer Bildqualität, denn die ist beim Hauptfilm überwiegend wirklich gut.

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Ich bin zu jung um überhaupt die Chance gehabt zu haben, Elvis live sehen zu können.Diese Blu Ray zeigt mir aber, was hätte sein können, nämlich eine der besten Shows aller Zeiten.Original Aufnahmen von mehreren Elvis Shows aus dem 70ern, in toller Bildqualitat, zu einem Konzert zusammengeschnitten. Ein Traum von einer Doku.Zu Beginn gibt es noch Szenen aus dem Proberaum die Elvis unverfälscht mit seiner Band zeigen, was will man mehr?Der Konzertteil selber ist fantastisch und lässt einen die Bühnenpräsenz, die Elvis auszeichnete, selbst spüren. Das perfekte Zusammenspiel mit seiner grandiosen Band, dem Orchester und den Backgroundsängerinnen ist einfach nur überragend und ein großer Spaß anzusehen und natürlich anzuhören.Elvis Crowd Control wurde wahrscheinlich nur noch von Freddy Mercury übertoffen und die Extase die er bei Erwachsenen Menschen auslösst, kenne ich eigentlich nur bei Boygroups und ihren pupertierenden Fans.Nach dem Sehen war ich schon etwas traurig, dass ich Elvis wirklich niemals live sehen werde.Was für ein Erlebnis das gewesen sein muss?!

Brilliante Ton- und Bildqualität und gute Extras, besonders die Outtakes!