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Elvis (2005)
Why would they do that to Priscilla?
Did anyone notice that the "Actress" in the Hollywood lot that told Elvis to wash the back of his neck looked an AWFUL LOT like Priscilla? I thought that when I saw part one but when I saw who they had cast in part two I was convinced. Antonia Bernath was cute but pulled in a flat and predictable performance. Azure Dawn has the striking beauty and poise of a young Priscilla. Her profile is identical! With the right hair, make up, and blue contacts, it would be uncanny.
The look in Azure's eyes was deep and emotional when she looked at Elvis. Antonia's was Flat and blank. Azure was better in her small little scene than Antonia was in all of her scenes. Azure's performance was convincing and unpredictable so I'm pretty sure she could have done a MUCH better job! What a stupid mistake to cast someone that looks and acts nothing like Priscilla and then cast someone that looks just like her and doesn't play her in the same movie. How could they not see that?
Priscilla was a very important element in Elvis' life and I just can't believe that something so obvious was over looked. This movie had so many flaws and holes. This is just one of the many examples that bugged me. In general I thought JRM was good but not brilliant. Rose McGowan looked like she tried too hard. A lot of the smaller roles, though, were done well. Cameron Manheim was brilliant and stole the show.