Cheap Girls! Girls! Girls! (DVD) (Elvis Presley, Stella Stevens) (Norman Taurog) Price

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The formula goes full speed ahead
It was back to Hawaii in '62. The first trip was the result of disappointing box office returns for two consecutive *serious* (and impressive) films, yielding "Blue Hawaii" which made a fortune. The two consecutive follow-up films again showed a dramatic Presley and..."Girls! Girls! Girls!" And more girls. And more and more songs. About four are pretty good. In fact, the late add-in "Return To Sender" was an instant Classic and the title tune was a groovy uptempo reading of a "lost" Coasters song. A slight, but smooth beat ballad, "Because Of Love", is delivered in a beautifully photographed sequence at a club. Director Norman Taurog should be commended for providing Elvis with professional lighting and staging. In short, ol' El looks like a million! There a many, many examples of Presley movie songs where he is forced to work in too much or too little light and with goofy characters mugging in his spotlight.
Apparently based on a teen novel "Mister Will You Marry Me?" this movie has much of the color and feeling of its' predecessor. Like BH the soundtrack contains too many ballads but unlike BH here they are poorly recorded. (Though the "flat" mix does lend to the seafaring atmosphere.).
Despite the obvious artistic dilemma this effort, like many in Elvis' movie catalogue, deserves a second chance. His acting his excellent throughout; by '62 he has become a relaxed actor, handling the light assignment with enthusiasm and intensity and as usual he elevates the proceedings. Unfortunately there are about four production numbers which should have been placed on the shelf - especially "The Walls Have Ears" entry. Though spirited, the Elvis' and Laurel Goodwins' dancing comes off a bit amateurish. It's just one of many spots which could have been deleted so as to reduce the 106 minute playing time.
Yes, it's for deep fans only. But that's not a negative comment!
[By the way, historians, check out the GoodTimes video "Elvis - King Of Entertainment" for a rare short interview with Elvis as he arrives at the airport in Hawaii, just prior to filming. Another GoodTimes video "Elvis In The Movies" contains the "Girls! Girls!.." trailor which includes a deleted scene with a nice moody ballad called "I Don't Want To" - one which *should* have been included!].

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Not all Elvis fans have DVD players!!
No complaint with the movie, just the format. This title and "It Happened At the World's Fair" were the only 2 Elvis titles we didn't have. All the other films are available on VHS (at least for now). You can still get these 2 on VHS provided you don't mind plunking down a couple of hundred bucks for a used copy. A little consideration for those of us still stuck with 20th century technology would have been appreciated!

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GREAT LIGHT HEARTED ENTERTAINMENT
Elvis Presley movies may not be in the same class as "Gone With The Wind " or "Sound Of Music" but they should be looked at as easy light fun with great music and the charasmatic appeal of Elvis .I think some people take themselves way too seriously and cant see these movies for what they are. Pure fun.We will probably never know the real reason why Elvis never tried to tackle a more dramatic role ,as some know it was one of his ambitions. But in the end it doesnt really matter ,does it?. We have what we have and should be happy with the legacy Elvis left behind. Elvis Presley brought joy to billions of people , and still does today. If you dont like Elvis or his music and movies ,then listen or watch something that you do like.