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| Blue Hawaii | 
 enlarge | Director: Norman Taurog
Actors: Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury, Nancy Walters, Jenny Maxwell
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
List Price: $9.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (59 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2874
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 101 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: PARD6371414D
ISBN: 6305837708
UPC: 097363714149
EAN: 9780792165859
ASIN: 6305837708
Release Date: May 2, 2000
Theatrical Release Date: November 22, 1961
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 08/21/2007
Amazon.com
Elvis Presley's seventh film was the first of his "Hawaii trilogy" (including Girls! Girls! Girls! and Paradise, Hawaiian Style). While its story is daft--the King has just been released from his Army posting in Italy and returned to the islands, where he's trying to avoid working in his father's fruit business--the music is not: "Blue Hawaii," "Almost Always True," and the beautiful "Can't Help Falling in Love." Angela Lansbury plays Elvis's mother, who can't seem to get through to him. Directed by the star's frequent collaborator, Norman Taurog (G.I. Blues). --Tom Keogh
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| Customer Reviews: Read 54 more reviews...
 Elvis and Hawaii = great movie! January 18, 2008
This is one of my favorite Elvis movies. I love everything about it, but my number one favorite thing about this movie is Elvis. He lights up the screen and when he sings "Can't Help Falling In Love With You" I melt. This along with Jailhouse Rock, Viva Las Vegas, and Live a Little Love a Little are 4 great Elvis movies to own.
The must have Elvis movie January 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the must have Elvis movie for any Elvis fan. My dad got me hooked on Elvis movies as a kid, and this is the favorite. If you are looking to purchase one for yourself or a friend and just starting a collection, start with this one. It will not disappoint.
I actually purchased this copy as an x-mas gift for my cousins daughter (who at the age of 9 is an avid Elvis fan) and within 3 days she was quoting the movie. She absolutely loved it:)
Blue Hawaii dvd December 2, 2007
I received this product is a timely manner and it was in great shape, played well without any skips. I am very happy with the service I received. Thank you
ELVIS' BIGGEST GROSSER! October 16, 2007
This was the film with which Hal Wallis financed his most prestigous film 'Becket' with Burton and O'Toole. This fact was not lost on Elvis who always harbored serious acting ambitions but seldom if ever had the oppportunity. Needless to say, he did the best he could with what he had. As Chad, he struggles to break free of his parents' world of entitlement and strikes out on his own. In doing so, he rebels against the social conventions of his class and race embracing the indigenous culture and it's people. He is never less than convincing in the role and always projects his unique magnetism. The production values are the highest of any of his 'travelogue' films with a cast that includes the wonderful Angela Lansbury as his smothering, class and race conscious Southern mother. The ballad songs are arguably the best in any post-army film, and reflect the lush, Polynesian setting. For me this film was a childhood escape to the Aloha state which greatly helped its tourism industry.
 A nice film October 6, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was fun to watch... not just for the plotline and the music but for the scenary as well. Many of Honolulu's landmarks are recognizeable in this film, such as Diamond Head and Ala Moana Park.
One of the great things about this movie is how much fun Elvis looks like he's having while doing it. Even the comedies made nowadays look as if the people involved with them wished they could get them over with so they can get to the nearest pro-al-Qaida rally. In sharp contrast, Elvis looks as if he's doing the movie to have a good time and he wants to take you along for the ride as well.
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