The film, which explores the relationship between the singer and his manager Col. Tom Parker opened up oddly and dizzyingly.
Unfortunately, it plays out as a bit of a parody of itself.
There was no subtlety in the film, from Tom Hanks' prosthetic jowl to the cartoonish effects.
That's the problem when it comes to portraying such a charismatic and legendary figure as Elvis Presley. Instead of portraying the man, you begin to portray the impression of the man.
Bill's upcoming book "
Killing the Legends" lays out the downfall of The King, as well as John Lennon and Muhammed Ali.