Elvis – Destination Vegas (MVD Visual)

 

Picture: C     Sound: C+     Extras: C     Main Program: C+

 

 

Elvis may not be alive, but his popularity remains nothing short of remarkable and likely helping this are the myths and stereotypes of him versus the real thing.  Though considered not as impressive, his later years in Las Vegas were still hugely successful and Elvis – Destination Vegas (2007) is a program that looks at those years for better and worse with rarely seen footage.

 

There are also bold observations that are not always complimentary, yet never mean to degrade the legend.  At the time, a few feature concert films were made by MGM and you can see some of that footage.  Those films have yet to be remastered and reissued in their original form, but are underrated.  This program is one of the few consistent looks at that final era and is worth a look, even if you are not a fan.

 

The 1.33 X 1 image varies in quality due to the age of the source material and documentary nature of the release in general, but we have seen worse and Elvis fins should still find this material enjoyable.  The Dolby Digital 2.0 is monophonic in the older audio and barely stereo in the new, but again, that any of this survived is something.  Extras include stills and audio of Elvis accompanied by more rare footage.

 

For more on Elvis, try these links:

 

Jailhouse Rock/Viva Las Vegas (HD-DVDs)

http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/6032/Jailhouse+Rock+++Viva+Las+Vegas

 

Classic Albums – Elvis Presley (RCA)

http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/24/Classic+Albums+-+Elvis+Presley+(RCA

 

The Frank Sinatra Show – Welcome Home Elvis

http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/836/Frank+Sinatra+Show:+Welcome+Home

 

Lights! Camera! Elvis! Collection

http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/5725/Lights!+Camera!+Elvis!+Collection

 

 

-   Nicholas Sheffo