Viva Las Vegas [Blu-ray] (WSE)

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Viva Las Vegas, one of Elvis Presley's most popular vehicles, adheres as rigidly to formula as a Kabuki dance. Elvis plays a race-car driver competing in the Las Vegas Grand Prix opposite his principal rival, Cesare Danova. To finance his entry, Elvis takes a job as a casino waiter. Naturally, he is occasionally prevailed upon to sing, making one wonder why he didn't choose this talent as a means of making some quick cash. As always, Elvis chases all the wrong girls, only to ignore the "right" one, portrayed by Ann-Margret in her considerable youthful prime We're supposed to believe that A-M is the daughter of irascible William Demarest. So much for the reliability of gene pools. With a pre-fat Presley, an indescribably gorgeous Ann-Margret, and no fewer than 12 songs on the soundtrack, how could Viva Las Vegas help but reap a fortune at the box office? ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide.

Commentary by Steve Pond, Author of Elvis in Hollywood New Featurette Kingdom: Elvis in VegasSoundtrack Remastered in Dolby TrueHD 5.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1 as Well as Original Mono Theatrical Trailer.

Commentary by Steve Pond, Author of Elvis in Hollywood New Featurette Kingdom: Elvis in VegasSoundtrack Remastered in Dolby TrueHD 5.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1 as Well as Original Mono Theatrical Trailer.