- Actors: Elvis Presley
- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Subtitles: Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.77:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: U
- Studio: Warner
- DVD Release Date: 13 Aug 2001
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005A7SP
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- #17 in Film & TV > Music DVDs > Artists & Bands > Presley, Elvis
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A concert documentary from 1970, Elvis: That's the Way it Is captures Elvis Presley midway through a fateful transition, seeking to reclaim his musical primacy after a decade of self-imposed exile from concert stages. Sidelined by his big-screen career, eclipsed by rock's mid-60s transformations, the King had begun his return two years earlier with the relatively lean attack of his fabled network television appearance, 68 Comeback Specia. Now the Memphis legend was poised to reposition his performing profile by pursuing the top rungs of headliner status in Las Vegas, a career choice that seems even more ephemeral in hindsight than it already did at the time. That's the Way it Is follows the show's genesis from rehearsal to stage, with the performance footage that provides its inevitable climax shot over six nights. The rehearsal footage, expanded for this special edition, offers further proof that Presley's band was simply superb: stripped of the orchestrations and lush choral arrangements that would be grafted onto the stage show, the sextet sounds both tough and nimble. In performance, we're treated to a mostly riveting glimpse of Presley in top vocal form, poised at the brink of bombast. This is Elvis before the onset of portentous Richard Strauss overtures, karate kicks and tossed scarves, kicking off the show with the classic "That's All Right". If he risks undercutting the punch of his early songs with self-deprecating clowning, he attacks two Ray Charles classics with gusto. --Sam Sutherland, Amazon.com
Special Features
Behind the Scenes Documentary
The Restoration Of That's The Way It Is
Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Menus
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Subtitles: Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
The Restoration Of That's The Way It Is
Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Subtitles: Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This great new version of the 1970 concert film, 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is'
will hopefully help to redress the balance of critical opinion concerning the
final phase of Elvis Presley's career. Those who only remember the
caricature will be surprised at how good Elvis looks and by the sheer power
and magnetism of his performances. Vocally, he was at his absolute peak.
Fans will be delighted to see new footage and some great new camera
angles (it feels like you're actually on the front row sometimes). Gone are the
irritating interviews and sideshows - this version focuses firmly on the man
himself. On the negative side, some of the songs from the original film have
been sacrificed - I Just Can't Help Believin being the most glaring omission.
The rehearsal section lacks the momentum of the original and the sound mix
is quite poor in places. That said, the special edition includes a great
rendition of Santa Claus Is Back In Town, demonstrating Elvis' ability as a
will hopefully help to redress the balance of critical opinion concerning the
final phase of Elvis Presley's career. Those who only remember the
caricature will be surprised at how good Elvis looks and by the sheer power
and magnetism of his performances. Vocally, he was at his absolute peak.
Fans will be delighted to see new footage and some great new camera
angles (it feels like you're actually on the front row sometimes). Gone are the
irritating interviews and sideshows - this version focuses firmly on the man
himself. On the negative side, some of the songs from the original film have
been sacrificed - I Just Can't Help Believin being the most glaring omission.
The rehearsal section lacks the momentum of the original and the sound mix
is quite poor in places. That said, the special edition includes a great
rendition of Santa Claus Is Back In Town, demonstrating Elvis' ability as a
blues singer. The concert performances themselves are simply superb.
Everyone will have their favourites, but for me the lesser known Elvis songs
are the highlights. I Can't Stop Loving You is fantastic. Just Pretend really
shows off Elvis' vocal range. Patch It Up is a real rocker. This is Elvis at his
best. Sit back - and enjoy!
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I've just purchased the Region 1 version of this fantastic look at a fun lovin', behind the scenes, Elvis on his way to the first of his Vegas spectacles. This new version of the movie is almost a completely NEW movie though. Having been a fan of the original film I could wait to see all my favourite songs, plus the promised extras - yes we do get more songs but we also get some glaring omissions. Most notablely NO 'I JUST CAN'T HELP BELIEVIN''- can you believe that !! This track was so popular at the time of the movie's original release the live track from the film became the definative version - and it's not there any more !! I'm sure that should be illegal!? (apparently a US copyright problem - so it may appear in the UK version...hmmm) Other ommisions include all the interviews with the Elvis fans which made the original movie so humourous. But you do get a new blinding version of Suspicious Minds!! The making of documentary is short but informative and the sound and picture quality are amazing compared to the original version. But I have mixed feelings -I'm disappointed that the original version of the movie is deleted but if you've never seen it, this movie is a fan's must have item! MGM re-release the original !!!!!!!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am very Disappointed with this release. Disc 1 is very good and in excellent condition. But then it would be, as it was only released a few years ago. The Original Film on Disc 2, does not look like it has been cleaned up in any way at all and is no better than my old VHS copy. The extra's (less than 40 minutes) are in bad quality and even stagger here and there. And what about the 'Lost Performances' video? No sight of that footage!
The Ideal would have been a package like the 'Aloha' and '68 Special' sets a couple of years ago. I would of cut out the Elvis Impersonators and the Fan interviews Etc from the original film and gathered all existing rehearsal and concert footage from both films plus 'Lost Performances' before re-editing it all together with never before released footage in a 3dvd set in Remastered quality.
If you have not got the new 2001 version (On Disc 1) then this may be worth getting, although you can buy it as a separate DVD. If you have , then I wouldnt bother with this. I for one cant wait until they get it right. I would rather pay three times as much for the real deal!
The Ideal would have been a package like the 'Aloha' and '68 Special' sets a couple of years ago. I would of cut out the Elvis Impersonators and the Fan interviews Etc from the original film and gathered all existing rehearsal and concert footage from both films plus 'Lost Performances' before re-editing it all together with never before released footage in a 3dvd set in Remastered quality.
If you have not got the new 2001 version (On Disc 1) then this may be worth getting, although you can buy it as a separate DVD. If you have , then I wouldnt bother with this. I for one cant wait until they get it right. I would rather pay three times as much for the real deal!
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AMAZING !
JUST WATCHED THIS DVD, ALL ELVIS FANS MUST BUY THIS PRODUCT, GREAT QUALITY PICTURE AND SOUND AND THE KING'S ON STAGE PERFORMENCE IS JUST AMAZING !! 10 OUT OF 10 !!
Published 6 months ago by mihecto
Perfection
Elvis Presley captured at his greatest, honest and revealing and flawed but always excellent. Good package and recommended! UK. Nick
Published 7 months ago by Mr Happy
Elvis at his best
fantastic fly on the wall documentary. Shows exactly how skilled Elvis was vocally - his musicality and ability to obtain the best from his band and singers is very evident. Read more
Published 13 months ago by JodiJu
the king
Elvis THATS THE THE WAY IT IS, is a great behind the scenes documentary.i enjoyed very much. look forward to it being released on blu ray. paul.
Published 13 months ago by Paul Kinna
Elvis great as usual; Editing appaling tho
Elvis was great in the show/documentary. It is a shame that the editing was so ridiculous, with lots of extra material being left out (such as the part where Elvis sits on a stool... Read more
Published 15 months ago by rafael
Elvis has entered the room
A great DVD. Must admit its the remastered that you want to watch. Great documentary on Elvis and his Las Vegas shows. Read more
Published 15 months ago by JamesW
Elvis: Thats the way it is. Special edition
Engrosing. From the opening behind the scenes footage at rehearsals , which give an insight into Elvis' talent as a producer and arranger in the studio, as well as moments of... Read more
Published 17 months ago by paula L
elvisly yours
If you only ever buy one Elvis video get this.This is such good value,if you like Elvis just buy it,it`s practically free.
Published 21 months ago by BOPROTON
The king at his very best
This is the original and not the newer cleaned up version. Most importantly this version includes on of his greatest live performances "I just can't help believing". Read more
Published 22 months ago by MPEG
Elvis - That's the Way it Is - when is the Bluray edition going to...
I really love this documentary. I have seen the DVD and want to get a copy on Bluray. It should be obvious but Elvis needs to be seen and heard in the best quality possible. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by Kelly
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