The "classic" Elvis movie
Elvis movies deserve to be considered a genre all of their own. Although not Hollywood masterpieces that was never the point. They were a fun way of showcasing the talents of Elvis, think of them as extended music videos.

"Via Las Vegas" is one of the best of the genre. Ann Margaret is stunningly beautiful and a great dancer. Unfortunately her singing isn't as good as her dancing, however watching the scene stealing Ann Margaret can never be thought of as a chore. One of the best dance numbers is set at the University of Nevada campus, film buffs might want to see if they can locate Teri Garr amongst the troupe.

The Vegas scenery from the 1964, including the neon "Strip" from the time, is fun to see. Even the desert car race, however improbable the action, has some great vistas too.

This audio and visual quality of this reproduction is excellent, and fans and soon-to-be fans won't be disappointed.

Sexy little film.
Viva Las Vegas is definitely Elvis Presley's best movie. Ok so he wasn't a great and talented actor but his songs and sex appeal more than made up for it. Ann-Margret was one gorgeous gal, she steals every scene and that's almost impossible to do when the leading man is Elvis. They had natural chemistry, no wonder the couple dated off-set. Viva Las Vegas is pure fun, check it out sometimes!

Fun Movie
A Fun Movie that would have been even better had George Sidney been allowed a little more artistic freedom. The Song 'Today,Tomorrow and Forever' was originally recorded as a duet and should have been filmed that way, with the associated love scene expanded and a little filler added before 'Cheek to Cheek.' The Wedding Scene should also have been expanded with a transition before the finale. Other songs, one a duet were recorded but not used in the film. Without these 'touches' the film is a little jerky, perhap partially due to poor editing but mostly due to Colonel Parker's interference. Elvis and Ann-Margret are dynamite together and should have been paired in additional venues that would have challenged both of them. Viva Las Vegas is still a fun movie that has withstood the test of time and well worth watching.

VIVA REALLY , REALLY LIKE THIS DVD
Viva Las Vegas is one of the best Elvis movies. It is entertaining with singing and dancing by Elvis and Ann Margaret. Also there is a story to it! Elvis and Ann Margaret are terrific together in this film. Loved this film!!!

Impressive, But Only A First Step
This is one of the most impressive DVD's I've ever seen. The picture and sound quality are absolutely stunning. During the musical numbers you really feel you're right there with the band.
With all due respect to Elvis, however, it would be nice if the studios gave the Blu-ray treatment to some more legitimate musicals such as WEST SIDE STORY or SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, not to mention epic dramas like RAINTREE COUNTY that could really benefit from the high definition mastering.
Up to now the emphasis in Blu-ray titles has been on new releases and a slim few popular older choices such as 20 MILLION MILES TO EARTH and a couple of Elvis movies. Until they start releasing a decent number of TRUE classics on Blu-ray, however, I'm afraid I'm not going to be making too many purchases in this newest format.