Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

Matrixiole Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

Lucia Ayala It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

ccthemovieman-1 This was a famous concert because it marked the fist one Elvis had done in eight years and many thought it was one of his best performances. I think this debuted as a TV special, which is where I first saw it almost 40 years ago. Wow, it sure doesn't seem that long ago. I re-watched it several times on video back in the '90s. The main benefit to having this on VHS - and more so now on DVD - is simply to have a copy of a music legend on tape or disc. How many bigger names in show business history are there than Elvis Presley?There are some good songs on here and his voice, even today, remains distinctive to me. I have never heard anyone who sounds quite like him. My favorites are his fast numbers.What I didn't like here was all the clowning around. Elvis does that way too much here, especially early on - laughing and joking in the middle of some of his songs, instead of just singing them. I bought this to hear him sing, although I'm glad he was having a good time, which is certainly entitled to having. Also, the dance numbers look really dated and stupid now. That's not his fault; that's the way they presented music shows back in the '60s. Something else you don't see much, if at all, nowadays: a secular recording artist doing a bunch of gospel songs. Elvis was into that his whole life and that was nice to see in here.One thing we'll always see that we see in this concert - adoring female fans shrieking as the male star performs. At least they aren't loud in here. I've seen it out of control and ruin concerts for those who actually want to hear the performer sing!Anyway, for Elvis fans, this is a "must."

val321 Recently purchased the deluxe box set of Elvis' 68 Comeback Special and must say there are not enough superlatives to describe it's magnificence as a quality piece of Elvis history, and contemporary music history. Elvis, simply put is Elvis at his best, loose, playful, sizzling, simmering and engaging. That's not to mention the stellar performance. His voice is strong, his moves magic and he has never played the guitar so passionately and vigorously. The performance engages from the opening lines of "If you're looking for trouble, you've come to the right place," through the playful musical nuances and partying of Good Lawdy Miss Clawdy, to the memorable closing performance of "If I Can Dream." This is musical entertainment at it's best. Some of the production numbers are less entertaining than the concert performances, but demonstrate an important part of Elvis' legacy. He is having a great time. Watching it, nearly 40 years later, you will too. Just when the world thought Elvis has left the stage, once again he demonstrates why he is still rock n roll's King. No one can hold a candle to this.

Joe-290 Nobody can doubt that Elvis Presley defined what performing was and here in colour we see the king return to his roots for the very last time in his life after 8 years of Hollywood. Presley lived for another 9 years but when he got into Las Vegas just after this, it was all over. Presley's Vegas period is not to be dismissed in a flash because his cabaret type concerts were so enjoyable. Vegas entertained greatly but here in 1968 immitating his 50's period Elvis contributed to music and society. This show was the main inspiration for MTV Unplugged and it pictures a raw rocking king oozing R&B, gospel and R&R. If anybody sees this and can not be amazed by this man they are missing soemthing. He defined pop culture and music because of his natural ability to get across the meaning and feeling of the songs. (Hardly anyone can do that like him). Here we see Elvis very up to date with the times with almost hard rock, looking and sounding so great. There is an amusing sketch where he jokes about his entire movie career but the scenes where he is sitting with his original band and jamming away can never be beaten. Nobody can come close to Elvis Presley and his 68 comeback special! Its phenomonel!

gierenstein After years of being miscast in run-of-the-mill romantic comedies, Elvis stroke back with an unexpected return, presenting himself as raw and energetic as ever. Still today this extraordinary TV Special fascinates the viewer, containing such classic sequences as the "brothel-scene" which was deleted first but has been added to the VHS version of the special. Another highlight are the now famous sit-down and stand-up sessions with his old bandmates Scotty Moore and DJ Fontana, of which the Special shows a few excerpts. The year after, Elvis' comeback was finally complete with his return to live performances at the Las Vegas International Hotel. But that's another story...