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Elvis Reviews Praise Austin Butler As Singer, Criticize Luhrmann's Style
After its premiere and initial critical reception out of the Cannes Film Festival, more reviews for Elvis are rolling in and while they unanimously praise Austin Butler's lead performance as the King of Rock and Roll, some story aspects have been lambasted. Baz Luhrmann's musical biopic sees Once Upon a Time in Hollywood breakout Butler play the titular role, after he beat several contenders, including Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller, and Harry Styles for the part. Elvis also stars Tom Hanks, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, Olivia DeJonge, and Luke Bracey, and it tracks Elvis' life from childhood to stardom, focusing particularly on the iconic singer's complicated relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.