‘Captivating’ biopic that followers say is a ‘masterpiece’ now on Netflix | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

A “captivating” biopic, which has obtained vital acclaim, has dropped on to Netflix.

Priscilla, launched in 2023, is a biographical drama movie written, directed, and produced by Sofia Coppola. It is predicated on the 1985 memoir Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley (who serves as an government producer on the image) and Sandra Harmon. It follows the lifetime of Priscilla (Cailee Spaeny) and her sophisticated romantic relationship with Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi). Priscilla premiered on the eightieth Venice International Film Festival, the place Spaeny gained the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. In addition to her award from Venice, Spaeny obtained a Best Actress nomination on the Golden Globe Awards for her efficiency.

The movie’s synopsis reads: “When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend. Through Priscilla’s eyes, Sofia Coppola tells the unseen side of a great American myth in Elvis and Priscilla’s long courtship and turbulent marriage, from a German army base to his dream-world estate at Graceland, in this deeply felt and ravishingly detailed portrait of love, fantasy, and fame.”

Priscilla has obtained constructive critiques from the critics, and its 84% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes displays that. The critics’ consensus states: “With Cailee Spaeny’s performance in the title role leading the way, Priscilla sees Sofia Coppola taking a tender yet clear-eyed look at the often toxic blend created by mixing first love and fame.”

One viewers reviewer stated: “A fascinating insight into the life of a very well-loved superstar, and a timid young girl. Everything, from the direction to the acting and to the costumes, was executed with perfection and elegance. Cailee Spaeny’s performance was outstanding, and her articulation her body language to say something without needing her voice was truly captivating. Jacob Elordi perfectly delivered the environment needed for Elvis Presley, the watcher being disgusted by his actions, but still enamoured by his charm and charisma. No notes. Sofia Coppola, you did it again.”

Another regretted not going to see the movie on its launch: “So mad that I didn’t get to see this masterpiece in theatre.”

“A really well-done biopic about Priscilla. Truly shows how, even in a house full of people, she was still lonely. Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordy work really we as Elvis and Priscilla, especially with the height difference. The music complements the film really well, even without any Elvis songs. One I will rewatch over and over again.”

Priscilla is accessible to stream now on Netflix.