Spinout is a 1966 musical film and comedy starring Elvis Presley as the lead singer of a band and part-time racecar driver. This has been known for many years as one of Presley's worst films, but recently it has been seen as a parody of the teen film genre and this reassessment has given the film new-found appreciation. However, there has never been any evidence that the film was an intentional parody; this theory is very new, surfacing around the time of its dvd release.
I usually talk about rather serious films but this one is rather cheesy -- but fun. I know there are a plethora of better Elvis flicks, but I watched this in passing the other day and found it rather entertaining. I was definitely 'lol' quite a few times. This would be a fun movie to watch on a date or with a group of friends who are coming in a little 'high,' if you know what I mean, dude. (And you know what I mean.)
The whole film though is just way too cheesy to NOT be an overt parody on the teen genre. Elvis has a very apathetic approach, I think, in his moments of comedy, and it's part of the film's charm. Some of the acting is laid on a little thick; especially when it involves the comedic element (necessarily, it would seem), and this greatly contributes to the overall laugh factor of the film.
Elvis Presley - Am I Ready http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vvjWST9iJw This is very beautiful. He's performing to a spoiled, rich chick against his own will, pretty much. Her dad lays down a load of cash to get him there for her 16th birthday. He ends up falling for her by the song's end, though. This clip gives you an idea just how enthralling 'The King' was.
