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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 principa... read more read more...l 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, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 25 min.

Directed by: George Sidney II

Release Date: December 31, 1964

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  • fb1038944442
    November 4, 2011
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    This movie is worth seeing for the megawatt charisma of Elvis and Ann Margaret and the sparklingly entertaining musical numbers. It's not just the charisma of these two, but their chemistry, by far the best chemistry Elvis had with any co star in all of his mostly forgettable fil... read morems. They exude, sex, confidence and talent.As almot any review of any Elvis film will say, the story and writing are perfunctory and cliched, and it doesn't even make great use of its Vegas locations. Pop culture geeks will enjoy the only other performance worth metioning, that of William Demarest, Uncle Charlie from My Three Sons as Ann Margaret's crusty papa. As for Anne Margaret, it's a shame the only three films that she is rememberd for are Bye Bye Birdie, Tommy, and this one. She is sexy, luminous, and shows a natural acting ability that she didn't get much chance to explore or reveal. She did not have the career she richly desevered on film.Carnal Knowlege is the only serious film for which she is got a chance to show those talents.. That said, anyone of a younger generation who wishes to see why Elvis was ELVIS, need look no further than this film. It's everything that made him the King in a nutshell You can't take your eyes off him, he has total audience empathy despite his impossible looks and talents. The King (and Anne Margaret) transcend the formulaic banaltiy of this film. Well worth a rental.
  • ajv2688
    December 4, 2010
    ajv2688
    This is one of the most popular Elvis movies, it's played on TV the most too, so if you're a fan don't miss it, it's one of his best.
  • mjgildea
    February 13, 2007
    mjgildea
    I saw it once and barely remembered it. I want to say I liked it but now that I think about it I pissed my pants every time Ann-Margaret started singing.
  • flickfever
    August 26, 2006
    flickfever
    A wildly-entertaining little flick featuring some amazing high-energy song and dance numbers by legends Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret. The story is weak and predictable, the pace is fast and rushed but the mood of this film is the reason to watch it. It will put you in such a hyp... read moreer-active, dance your socks off, rompy mood that you'll want to watch it over and over again! The colorful pastiche that it creates with its visuals is also a defining statement this movie makes. This is Hollywood schtick of the '60s at its best. It's deliciously tacky but ultimately a fun piece of escapist cinema. A great little gem.
  • littlecharmer1959
    April 29, 2008
    littlecharmer1959
    Fairly fun little movie starring Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret. Felt a bit silly and predictable at times but Presley and Ann-Margret really do work well together. Would of given this a three but I'll give an extra half star for the catchy "My Rival" song by Ann-Margret
    "My riv... read moreal is baby blue racing car!"
  • TheCreeper11
    June 9, 2011
    TheCreeper11
    Vegas baby!

    PLOT:Lucky jackson (Elvis Presley) is a racecar driver set to participate in the Las Vegas Grand Prix agaisnt his rival, Count Mancini (Cesare Denova) but Lucky needa an engine for his racecar and along the way they fall in love with a girl named Rusty (Ann-Margret... read more) and Vegas chaos ensues. It's a classic Elvis lovey-dovey plot. But I do appreciate the love story.

    ACTING:Most acting wasn't half bad! Elvis played the part brilliantly and Ann-Margret played her part respectively. The rest were pretty good.

    SCORE:Being an Elvis flick, you immediately know he's gonna sing. The only highlight songs is, of course, the title track. The rest he did were pretty good. I just hated every song that Ann-Margret sang. I believe she has no singing talent and no dancing talent. She can only act and look good.

    CAMERAWORK:This had some pretty nice camerawork ! Especially for an Elvis movie. the director knows how to hit the right spot.

    OTHER CONTENT:Besides Ann-Margret's misuse of talent, I also believed the chemistry was messed up. Her character is a total bitch and rejects him in every chance she can except for 2. He was like me in my younger days (when I say younger, 13 years to last school year): she looks good, so hit it! SPOILER HERE-and you know what? After all her bitching and griping, they get married in the end! Bump that, I would rather jump off Hoover Dam! Of course, that wasn't really a spoiler-considering on its predictability. It is a slide predictable, but this was early-age movies so..

    OVERALL,an ok ELvis flick with a overused plot, good acting, very good score, and great camerawork! The downs being the ending, the predictability, the chemistry, and Ann-Margret's misuse of talent.
  • riktheactor
    April 8, 2009
    riktheactor
    Lovin The King and that sexy, vivacious, (did I mention sexy) tigress, Ann Margaret. Classic Elvis with glitz and that Vegas feel good in Sin City
  • jamilyn0276
    November 26, 2008
    jamilyn0276
    Viva Las Vegas was on TCM last night. There is something magical about Elvis and Anna-Margaret.
    The songs are classic and the dancing is plain fun. "Appreciation " is one of my all time Ann-Margaret favorites.
    I love the whole remake of Ray Charles " What I Say". The scene is c... read morelassic and later ripped right out of Viva Las Vegas, and thrown into Tommyboy! (Way to be original Peter Segal!)
    Sure the plot needs work, and all the racing scenes are so cheesy you feel like you're licking the inside of a fondue pot, but you can't help but love Lucky and Rusty!
  • nenasangels
    March 17, 2008
    nenasangels
    Hey I was an Elvs fan and I loved his moves.This is not my most favorite, but it was great all the same.
  • flixsterbum
    February 7, 2008
    flixsterbum
    Cheesy Elvis goodness. Go into it expecting some good Elvis songs, Ann-Margret looking HOT, and a nice bit part with William Demarest, and you'll be completely satisfied. Has one of the quickest endings in movie history.

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Critic Reviews

Variety Staff
April 24, 2008
Variety Staff, Variety

The sizzling combination of Elvis Presley and Ann-Margaret is enough to carry Viva Las Vegas over the top. Full Review

Jonathan Rosenbaum
April 24, 2008
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

Vulgar, spirited, and neglected director George Sidney meets his match with this 1964 Elvis Presley vehicle. Full Review

Howard Thompson
May 9, 2005
Howard Thompson, New York Times

Coming on a balmy day, with no pretensions of art, Viva Las Vegas, the new Elvia Presley vehicle, is about as pleasant and unimportant as a banana split. And as fetching to look at, it might be added. Full Review

Bill Chambers
July 11, 2011
Bill Chambers, Film Freak Central

It's not magic, this movie, but it is alchemy of a kind... Full Review

Charles Cassady
December 15, 2010
Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media

Vegas ad is a nonstop song-and-dance delight. Full Review

April 24, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Presley's one really good musical, mainly because it features a female costar, Ann-Margret, who can match the coiffed one in the charisma stakes. Full Review

Sean Axmaker
August 14, 2007
Sean Axmaker, MSN.com

It's all color and glamor and sexy fun. Full Review

Emanuel Levy
August 13, 2007
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

One of Elvis Presley's best films, Viva Las Vegas benefits from the exuberant direction of MGM vet George Sidney, the young and sexy Ann-Margret as romantic interest, and over 12 melodic songs that ta... Full Review

John J. Puccio
August 3, 2007
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

...a cut above most of Elvis's movies, but, unfortunately, it still comes off as little more than an upscale nightclub revue. Full Review

Jeffrey M. Anderson
May 26, 2006
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

Directed by George Sidney, it has a carefree spirit as opposed to the carelessness of the other films, and for once Elvis is paired with a worthy co-star. Full Review

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