michaelRokeefe Review of Protecting the King

Protecting the King (2007)

Self-serving step-brother of Elvis steps into the spotlight.

[2/10 · 18 October 2007]

Based on a true story. What exactly was David Stanley taking this time? Everyone has an opinion; Stanley writes, directs and produces this proverbial t#^d in a punch bowl. Why would Elvis put his life in the hands of a teenage hanger on? If Mr. Stanley wants us to put credence in his self-serving story, why would he change the names, dates and situations? It doesn't take long to realize that this is another attempt at bleeding money from Elvis' legacy. In any respectable book about Elvis, you'll find Stanley a mere "gopher". Tom Sizemore representing a character based on Joe Esposito is an embarrassment. Dee Stanley Presley should feel honored being played by someone with the looks of Dey Young. And the only thing I can say about Peter Dobson playing "The King"; he did better than Don Johnson and Dale Midkiff. After saying all this; kudos to Matt Barr, who actually is the best actor in this film. This really is not a movie about Elvis; its about David Stanley and his self conception.