Aug 13 2010
Stream Blue Hawaii
What is a self-proclaimed knowing doing watching (and loving) Elvis films? I effect no claims about Norman Taurog as a director, nor about the credibility of the script, nor about the authenticity of the Hawaiian music. I DO claim, however, that Elvis is the The King. The songs, the music, and the singing are incredible. Everything else is strung onto Elvis like strings of popcorn around a Christmas tree.
Not all Elvis films are this capable. What makes this one better are the glossy production values; and the letterbox print definitely helps. Angela Lansbury puts in a highly comic performance as Elvis’s ditzy Southern Belle mama (after all, Hawaii is the southernmost location, no? ) . The whole sage hinges around Elvis’s return from the military and his desire to return to his cozy beach bum existence, while mater and pater want him to join the family pineapple firm.
The King, of course, is subject to no law. He goes into the tour guide business, marshalling a well-preserved teacher and her four teenage charges around the islands. His Franco-Hawaiian girlfriend is jealous that there’s more than tourism going on slow closed doors.
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At the demolish, everything comes together. Elvis gets hitched AND finds a arrangement to work in tourism and for the pineapple firm at the same time. All is at peace in the world, and the music wells up. Finis.
Viewing this 1961 movie from the perspective of 2001 is a nostalgic treat. It recalls the days when the hottest venue in town was the local movie theater showing Beach Party movies, Vincent Price/Edgar Allan Poe flicks, John Wayne Westerns, and Elvis’ latest musical romp.
“Blue Hawaii” is the prototype of Elvis’ subsequent movies. It helped change his movie persona from the James Dean wannabe of the pre-army movies into the familiar pop rock star of the mid-’60s. A very slender Elvis returns home from the army and settles in to be pleased life in the sun and utilize time with his girl, Maile (Joan Blackman) . His stuffy parents hate of his beach bum life, abhor of his friends, and want him to do his nose to the family grindstone in his father’s business. This conflict sets in motion the lightweight spot with its obligatory singing, dancing, and romantic complications. As in many of Elvis’ pictures, the epic merely serves as a framework for the 14 or so musical numbers. Among the best are “Rock-A-Hula Baby,” “Beach Boy Blues,” and the classic “Can’t Befriend Falling in Appreciate.” The scenery is incredible, the music is fun, and the comedy provokes both groans and chuckles. Angela Lansbury is hilarious as Elvis’ southern belle mother. Her air-headed character is an droll satire of Tennessee Williams. Howard McNear (you know, Floyd the barber on “Andy Griffith”) is comical as a befuddled owner of a tourist service. Joan Blackman and a bevy of nubile beauties peer superb in sixties swimwear. Colossal color photography and solid Hall Wallis production values add to the enjoyment. Kick relieve and like the fun. 
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