EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

2025

Documentary / Music

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 98% · 115 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 98% · 1K ratings
IMDb Rating 8.3/10 10 4200 4.2K

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Plot summary

Long-lost footage from Elvis Presley's legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, and 8mm from the Graceland archive, plus recordings of Elvis telling "his side of the story" rediscovered during Baz Luhrmann's research for his 2022 film, Elvis.

Director

Baz Luhrmann Photo
Baz Luhrmann

Top cast

Sammy Davis Jr. Photo
Sammy Davis Jr. as Self
Charlie Hodge Photo
Charlie Hodge as Self
Bono Photo
Bono as Self
Elvis Presley Photo
Elvis Presley as Self
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 36 min
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English 2.0
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1 hr 36 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by 9 / 10

A big screen must

Not content to rest after the global success of 2022's Austin Butler starring Elvis, Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann was gifted a chance to bring Elvis Aaron Presley back to the big screen once more after significant unseen footage was discovered in vaults of MGM studios, including the crown jewel of Elvis himself talking about his life and career which has here been used for the entertainment icon to narrate his own story.While it's obvious that none of us who came after the untimely passing of Presley will ever get to fully know what it was like to witness the king of rock n roll in person, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is as close as we will ever get to being front row to a show that needs to be seen to be believed.Rolling along at a relatively breakneck pace across its just under 100 minutes of running time, EPiC isn't about taking us all the way back to Presley's founding years or warts and all exploration of his life well lived with all of those things naturally becoming a part of Luhrmann's vision as he transports us not only back in time but to Presley's own inner self, giving us both the most intimate and grand look at Presley we've ever been able to partake in.It's an incredible feat of directional prowess by Luhrmann, helping lead an Australian production to deliver one of the most notable concert/musical documentaries of the modern era and it's clear to see that he has a great respect and admiration for Presley which allows him to transform that into an entertaining, thrilling and powerful experience that will work for long-term fans and newbies alike.An effervescent presence who no doubt had his demons but comes across here as a man who loved his craft, his fans and most of all music, EPiC also works as a wonderful spotlight and showcase of Presley's unique and once in a lifetime skillset/personality that made him an adored and admired figure across the globe.Getting to hear Presley speak via voiceover so openly in a calm and considered manner, acting as lead in too many of his famous songs or merely meshed in with footage of Presley going about his daily business or practicing with his bandmates is a truly special treat for audience members allowing us too not only sit back and tap our toes and shake our legs but to pause and ponder the man behind the hips, glasses and flamboyant wardrobe.A marvellous cinematic spectacle that has been born out of care and respect, EPiC should be sought out at the biggest screen available to your viewing needs, the best way to be transported to a special time and place where one of the most iconic performers in history was allowed to shine on the big stage, doing what he was born to do.Final Say -An enthralling concert film that works as a documentary, an expose and a seat rattling piece of big screen entertainment, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is one of Luhrmann's most impressive directional feats yet and one of the most necessary Elvis documentations yet produced.4 1/2 bedazzled belts out of 5.
Reviewed by 10 / 10

EPiC: Elvis Back on the Big Screen - A Dream Come True!

EPiC is a movie that absolutely must be seen on the big screen. The clarity is incredible, and everything is put together so beautifully that it feels like Elvis' dream finally comes to life. Watching him perform, traveling through Europe and all the countries he might have toured, is breathtaking.The film isn't just a concert - it's an emotional experience. You can feel his energy, joy, and vulnerability. The restored footage and live sound make it feel like you're right there in the audience, cheering along with everyone. It's impossible not to get caught up in the excitement and emotion.For anyone who loves Elvis, or even just appreciates incredible music and storytelling, this film is unforgettable. It brings him to life in a way that's intimate, moving, and larger than life all at once. EPiC truly honors his legacy, and seeing it on the big screen is an experience I'll never forget.
Reviewed by 8 / 10

Misleading Title

Went to a sold out screening at TIFF. The fact that this screening, along with others was sold out, is a testament to the continued popularity of Elvis Presley, whom passed away 48 years ago, an immense loss to the music industry.The film is less of a concert and more of a semi documentary, with Presley doing his own narration throughout the film.The concert footage, is fantastic, especially on a large screen format, as this was presented at the local IMAX. Colors were vibrant, resolution was sharp, audio was excellent; 10/10 for the restoration of the footage and audio. Footage contained in the film, was edited footage from 1970's 'Elvis: That's the Way it Is' and 1972's 'Elvis on Tour'. Both excellent concert films, if one has never seen them.Main issue, for me, with EPiC is that there isn't enough concert footage in this film and songs were not played in full, as it does intercut with Presley's narration and other clips during the performance, in which the title is somewhat misleading, as there is absolutely no full concert in the film. Although there is quite a bit of concert footage that has never been seen in this film, some footage has been shared in one format or another, however, not in this quality.A bonus is the fact that the found footage is extremely eye popping, along with the surround sound is also enveloping. Quite an achievement in restoration of footage that was perhaps in poor condition, being stored in Salt mines. If there 59 hours worth of film that was found, I'm hoping that there is plan to actually restore and release these clips, with or without audio. This would be priceless to any Presley fan.As a Presley fan, it was phenomenal to see this in the large screen format, however I went expecting to see an alternate version of 'Elvis That's the Way it Is' and 'Elvis On Tour', but experienced what seemed to be an almost incomplete film and it could have been so much more. An Elvis concert in this format is a must!!Viewing this in a large screen, made me wish that the earlier concert documentaries would have a re-release in a large venue, such as IMAX.Overall, this is definitely worth a watch, but setting some realistic expectations.
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