Flaming Star

 

 

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For the year of filming, this movie is well done and enjoyable.. I think the best movie that Elvis made..

Barbara Eden is Great in the movie playing Steve Forrest's character's girlfriend.Elvis sings the theme song and in the square dance scene he sings a song though he doesn't sing any other songs after that.The movie is a western drama and a good movie.Dolores Del Rio is in the movie also.Directed by one of the best directors Don Seigel who directed Clint Eastwood.The DVD has the original movie commercial.

For the star to end all stars, Elvis, this movie is greatness among a movie career that's, well, not so great. Finally on DVD, with beautiful picture quality, I adore this movie. There is no cheese here.
This is not chock full of songs, this is not a musical, and the few musical numbers here are well-done and in context. You don't get a cheesy 1960's sounding song in this 19th century western, the songs actually sound like they belong. Again I must stress, there are only a few songs and they don't take anything away from, rather they add TO the film. That man could sing, but surprise surprise, he could also act.
He is a halfbreed. Part white, part Native American. Constantly he is torn between loyalties, but moreso from this deep desire to remain fair to all in his life. The scenes of tenderness are of the utmost affection, and the scenes of violence express the real anguish of such a life. I'm not exaggerating when I say that sometimes when I watch this movie I feel as if I'm spying on a 19th century scene, it's that convincing, friends.
There is such a magical quality about this movie. It's so different from anything Elvis had done before or since that it almost seems like he would have done the film for free...he loves what he's doing and puts his soul into it.
Note that Col. Parker scoffed at the idea of "his boy" Elvis doing a "political" film like this. The Colonel was not one who liked to stir the pot too much when he felt the mixture was just right. This is one of few occasions where Elvis went ahead and did what he thought was the right project. If anyone is curious, check into the numerous films that were offered to Elvis and refused by the Colonel. Least of which was the now legendary 1968 'Comeback' Special in which Elvis both re-invents and re-establishes his throne as the King of Rock and Roll. The Colonel wanted the 1968 special to be a cheesy xmas show with Elvis in a tuxedo singing to snowmen and Santa (which would have probably been the colonel in a red suit). What a disaster and a loss that would have been.
Anyway - Elvis shines like the bright star he is in Flaming Star. Absolutely terrific, wonderful movie that I can't say enough good things about. I have not one complaint except that there weren't more cast from this dye.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Elvis's best film, and a great Western all-around
This is definitely the best film Elvis Presley ever starred in; he shed his celebrity persona and delivered a great, dramatic performance in a superb action story with teriffic... Read more

Published on Jan 20 2004 by Claude Avary

4.0 out of 5 stars Western
This movie offers a chance and shows Elvis is able to deliver a serious role. Heavy drama and making a statment. A good western and good for the family.

Published on Jan 31 2003 by Deborah F. Brown

4.0 out of 5 stars BIG dramatic role and shows what Elvis was aiming for
"Flaming Star" was a deeply moving picture that shows what Elvis would have really gone if it wasn't for the reoccuring musical comedy roles...but I'M NOT COMPLAINING! Read more

Published on Nov 8 2002 by Josh P.

4.0 out of 5 stars A Classic
What a first class film. After the worrying opening sequence with Elvis singing " A Cane & A High Starched Collar" with one chaps dancing partner being a chair, we open up to a... Read more

Published on Oct 18 2002 by Paul Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie!
Flaming Star is one of Elvis' best screen performances. He plays Pacer Burton, a half breed Kiowa Indian who is torn between fighting for his mother's people, whose land was taken... Read more

Published on Aug 28 2002 by Melissa Denton

5.0 out of 5 stars Lost Talent
Presley's talent went far beyond his great vocal ability. His films were mostly fluff, but this one is evidence that his ability as an actor was so much more. Read more

Published on Aug 15 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Flaming Star Shines
I have always had a fondness for "Flaming Star" since I was a kid. It is a film that gave Elvis some meat to chew into and I feel he shows his acting ability very well... Read more

Published on Aug 13 2002 by Don Wilson

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Beginning...That Sadly Went Nowhere
This was Elvis' first attempt at a dramatic non-singing role. (He had done dramas before he went into the army. Read more

Published on Mar 28 2002 by Michael A. Quebec

5.0 out of 5 stars this is Elvis Presley at his best and with the best
i've seen all Elvis's movies, but Flaming Star is the one film whereby his talent as an actor in a dramatic role comes forth highly convincing on the screen. Read more

Published on July 9 2001 by Linda Tremonti

2.0 out of 5 stars How much violence does it take to screw up a movie?
Parents: this film was rated from the parental rating: Objectionable for children.

Elvis Presley stars in this almost gory film. Which takes Elvis into Western movies. Read more

Published on Mar 17 2001 by Stephen Verhaeren

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