Priscilla (2023)
10KPriscilla (2023). 1h 53m | R
“In Sofia Coppolau0026#39;s film u0026quot;Priscilla,u0026quot; the story unfolds as teenage Priscilla Beaulieu encounters the iconic rock-and-roll superstar, Elvis Presley, at a party.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eBehind the scenes, he transforms into someone unexpected: a thrilling crush, a companion in solitude, and a vulnerable confidant.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThrough Priscillau0026#39;s perspective, the movie delves into the unseen facets of the great American myth, exploring Elvis and Priscillau0026#39;s protracted courtship and tumultuous marriage-from a German army base to his opulent estate at Graceland.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film boasts a stellar cast including Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, and Ari Cohen.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu0026quot;Priscillau0026quot; adeptly captures a young woman enthralled by celebrity allure, struggling not to lose herself in the glitz and glamor.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWhile some Hollywood biographical dramas tend to exploit sensationalism, u0026quot;Priscillau0026quot; skillfully navigates the risky territory, presenting a poignant portrayal of Priscillau0026#39;s vulnerability within a toxic relationship.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film offers a crucial perspective, shedding light on a female point of view in a predominantly male-dominated world, set against a backdrop of suffocating confinement.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe movie aptly depicts the challenges of a toxic relationships – the importance of perspective.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003ePriscillau0026#39;s story unfolds amidst parental consent for their daughteru0026#39;s involvement with an older man, reflecting a stark reality.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film skillfully conveys Priscillau0026#39;s desperation and disappointment, making viewers acutely aware of her feelings of suffocation.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film does not shy away from addressing the predatory nature of the relationship, the intoxicating power of fame and its influence on the young and impressionable, with women often being the victims.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu0026quot;Priscillau0026quot; offers a thought-provoking and unsettling exploration of fame, toxic relationships, and the vulnerability of young individuals. (Women). Itu0026#39;s a good watch.”
