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Early Reviews Hail Luhrmann’s Elvis Concert Film as IMAX Run Nears

The archival concert portrait foregrounds Presley’s voice to reveal rehearsal-room creativity.

Overview

  • EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert assembles restored footage from Presley’s 1969–1977 Las Vegas residency into a big‑screen concert documentary directed by Baz Luhrmann.
  • Critics publishing Feb. 16–17 praise the IMAX presentation, noting towering scale, theater-calibrated sound, and an authentic period look that avoids over-restoration.
  • The film debuted at TIFF 2025 and is slated for a one‑week IMAX engagement beginning Feb. 20, followed by a wide theatrical release on Feb. 27.
  • Narration is drawn from Presley’s own recordings, with reviewers highlighting intimate rehearsal moments that show his collaboration with the band and brief appearances by Priscilla and Lisa Marie.
  • Reviewers cite a roughly 96‑minute runtime featuring dozens of hits, with performance highlights that underscore Presley’s energy and showmanship.