Elvis and Anabelle (2007)

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Director:

Will Geiger

Writer (WGA):

Will Geiger (written by)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

In "Elvis and Anabelle," every terrible tragedy brings about something equally miraculous. Groomed by her overly ambitious mother (Mary Steenburgen)...

Plot Keywords:

Character Name In Title

Awards:

3 wins

Cast

Max Minghella	...	Elvis
Blake Lively	...	Anabelle
Joe Mantegna	...	Charlie
Mary Steenburgen	...	Geneva
Keith Carradine	...	Jimmy
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Deborah Carlow Cliffton	...	Organ player
Kate Clark	...	Top 10 finalist
Peter Cornwell	...	News Reporter
Victor Diaz	...	Texas In-View Host
Gina Garza	...	Miss Colorado River Bend
Tony Gibson	...	Reporter
Russell Wayne Groves	...	Reporter
Andie Haddad	...	Audience member
Christian Haddad	...	Audience member
Natalie Haddad	...	Audience Member
Michele Harrington	...	News Reporter
Sammy Harte	...	Photographer
Tommy G. Kendrick	...	Store Clerk
Dorothy Layne	...	Mrs. Van Hook
Andrea Lee	...	Reporter
Candice Mann	...	Miss Reyes Valley
Julie Martin	...	Miss Barnette County
L. Christian Mixon	...	Husband
Deanna Moraga	...	Miss Fort Worth Area
Lydia Nelsen	...	Miss Piney Woods
Marc Pouhe	...	Father
Angela Rawna	...	Lucinda
Jacqueline Renee	...	Reporter
Amber M. Rogers	...	Jump rope kid
Angela J. Rogers	...	Jump rope kid
David E. Rogers	...	Jump rope kid
Mylinda Royer	...	Miss Granite County
Ava Santana	...	News Reporter (as Katie Knighten)
Brent Smiga	...	Officer Lutkin
Michael Sorrels	...	News Reporter
Stacey Storey	...	Miss Canyon County
Melanie Stovall	...	Reigning Miss Texas
Jordan Strassner	...	Pageant photographer
Robert Wilson	...	Jock Kid

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Company:

Burnt Orange Productions

Soundtrack:

Something's Going to Come

A truly memorable film!!!

Elvis and Annabelle does a superb job of capturing and dealing with the inner struggles of both characters. The natural chemistry between Max and Blake makes them perfect for the lead roles.

Joe Montegna also delivered in his role and touches your heart. He is genuine and in-character throughout the entire film.

I also liked how the film naturally transitioned from a darker, black & white feel to a brighter and more colorful feel when Annabelle arrived at the house/mortuary.

Most independent movies have been filmed on very tight budgets and therefore have numerous flaws that are evident on the screen. Elvis and Annabelle also was filmed on a tight budget, but the director did an amazing job of bringing the entire film together in a way that truly minimizes the flaws. What an accomplishment.