I went to see Elvis and Annabelle at a screening in Los Angeles. I was captured by the uniquely beautiful and gritty Texas locations. The acting was terrific. Blake Lively really captured the innocence of first love and Max Minghella's performance had a brooding James Dean quality. A dreamlike atmosphere underlines this film, beautiful and disturbing, portraying love's many shades of dark and light. The writer-director has a very compelling story telling ability. One particularly poignant moment was when the red umbrella of the deceased father went drifting slowly across the field blown by the wind. The film was filled with many such moments. I recommend it!
50 Reviews
Better than expected - funny and romantic
phd_travel4 April 2011
This movie should have had a wider release and more publicity. It's really enjoyable. It's got the story of a good indie movie like "Sideways" or "Little Miss Sunshine" - it's funny, touching, original and actually quite romantic. It's part dark comedy, part quirky romance. The situations are not unpleasant and the dialog is well written.
The actors are good. Blake Lively is a lovely beauty pageant contestant Anabelle and acts very well - probably one of the best acting jobs she has done out of Gossip Girl. She is a perfect fit for the role. Max Minghella as the embalmer Elvis while not a heartthrob is quite suited to this offbeat hero. They have chemistry a bit like Penn Badgley & Blake do in Gossip Girl. Mary Steenburgen is just right as the anxious pageant mom. Keith Carradine is good as the stepfather. Joe Mantegna is quite moving as Elvis's father.
Very highly recommended. Worth watching.
The actors are good. Blake Lively is a lovely beauty pageant contestant Anabelle and acts very well - probably one of the best acting jobs she has done out of Gossip Girl. She is a perfect fit for the role. Max Minghella as the embalmer Elvis while not a heartthrob is quite suited to this offbeat hero. They have chemistry a bit like Penn Badgley & Blake do in Gossip Girl. Mary Steenburgen is just right as the anxious pageant mom. Keith Carradine is good as the stepfather. Joe Mantegna is quite moving as Elvis's father.
Very highly recommended. Worth watching.
April 2008: WINS: Audience Choice at Sonoma Valley Film Festival
heidi-26214 April 2008
Warning: Spoilers
This movie was shown twice at the SVFF (April 2008) - to a sold out house both times. Everyone seemed to really enjoy it. It won the audience choice award for best narrative feature and one of the jury awards. There is great writing, great acting, and cinematography. It is thought provoking and yet very enjoyable, just wonderful. Listening to Will explain his thoughts and motivations for writing this was extremely interesting. If you get a chance to see it - do it! A great and already notable cast. Max may be the next Kevin Spacey (you will never know he is British...) Also, the cameos of the child Anabelle and the child Elvis are Will's own children.
Elvis and Anabell
charlo-taylo10 January 2010
Being such a low-budget film I wasn't expecting much from Elvis and Anabelle but I'm glad I was proved wrong. Both Blake Lively and Max Minghella's performances were excellent. They portrayed characters who both hid dark secrets but also kept the believability of each character at an all time high. Joe Montegna stole the show for me playing the physically and mentally challenged father of Elvis( Max Minghella). His witty one-liners and the love he showed for Elvis and Anabell will touch your heart in such away that you will think about this movie for a long time after the credits role.
With such a quirky storyline and characters you will surely fall in love with,Elvis and Anabell is a terrific must-see film!
With such a quirky storyline and characters you will surely fall in love with,Elvis and Anabell is a terrific must-see film!
A tour de force of independent film-making
andrew_todhunter2 November 2007
Appearing recently at the Mill Valley Film Festival, this jewel of a film combines deft humor, potent romantic chemistry and a subtle touch of the macabre in one of the most compelling love stories to appear on film in a long while. The script is wonderfully fresh, the cinematography stunning but never self-conscious, and the cast could not possibly be improved. Max Minghella is an extraordinary young talent--reminiscent of a young Johnny Depp--and Blake Lively is lovely and authentic as a small-town Texan beauty. Joe Mantegna does a phenomenal turn as an aging and disabled mortician, bringing dignity and wry humor to a challenging role. Kudos to writer-director Will Geiger for this beautiful film.
Down to earth and not too cheesy
AngelHonesty23 September 2021
Unconventional love story. I loved how outside the box this film was. The acting of both Blake lively and Max Minghella were great, they took their parts and made them come to life while taking the film with them. It was also nice to see other familiar faces such as Mary Steenbugen and Keith Carradine. The film has a darker and more realistic take on a love story, but it was done tastefully with tender and fun moments thought the movie.
A truly memorable film!!!
bonnie-matosich14 May 2007
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.
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.
about miracles
Kirpianuscus27 October 2021
Just great. This is the fair definition of this special film about miracles, death, relations, a good father and his son , a queen of beauty and a house. I was seduce and impress, in same measure, by the wonderful job of Joe Mantegna. I was surprised by beautiful artistic skills of young Max Minghella. And, sure, by the story. And, yes, I admitt, the references to The White Snow or to Sun flower by Vincent van Goghis are a nice, very nice clues. Short, one of touching and pure admirable films , easy to become cheesy but well directed, seductive for the feel to be almost a personal story. And with few magnificent scenes.
odd little indie
ksf-226 October 2023
Opens with vincent price, appearing in an old horror film. This was released in 2007, so of course, he had been dead for about fifteen years! But as of today, he's not listed on imdb, even as archival footage. So just after winning the beauty pageant, anabelle (lively) has a heart attack and dies. But it doesn't stick! When elvis (minghella) starts to work on her (sort of..) she comes back to life. And this is the story of what happens after that. It's weird. But cute. Dealing with a whole lot of social worker issues in this one. But there's a love story, way down in there. Somewhere. Forgiveness ? Love. Happiness. Blake lively and mary steenburgen. Written and directed by will geiger. An odd little film. But cute.
Extremely touching and beautiful!
anelson514 May 2007
This film is absolutely exquisite in its presentation of a beautiful story. The characters are interesting and thoughtful, yet wonderfully mysterious. Max Minghella and Blake Lively have an incredible magnetic chemistry that keeps the audience engaged throughout the film. Max Minghella will definitely appeal to the younger female audience because his character, Elvis, is dark and mysterious, yet incredibly vulnerable and sensitive. Not to mention he is absolutely heaven to look at! The film also features amazing performances from seasoned actors such as Joe Mantegna and Mary Steenburgen. Finally, this film is unique in that it appeals to a variety of audiences. My teenage daughter fell in love with Max Minghella and his portrayal of Elvis, my mother was captured by the humorous and touching performance of Joe Mantegna, and my husband and I were pleased by the refreshing absence of violence. I would definitely recommend this film, and look forward to its future release. I hope it is soon!
simple moments and story beautifully portrayed in Evis&Annabelle
saadgkhan28 July 2010
ELVIS & ANNABELLE – CATCH IT ( B+ ) I love movies that just show the young love and connect with you
simple moments and story beautifully portrayed in Evis&Annabelle
Max Minghella is an Incredible Actor who hasn't got his share of stardom in Hollywood yet
Ever Since I saw em in as younger Hulk in THE HULK, he grew on me... I knew he is talented... then AGORA proved what an incredible actor Max is
Blake Lively looked really pretty As Alwayz & looked the part
Max&Blake's chemistry worth watching... even I loved the little tricky story line of the movie
EveryOne who loves a simple love story should watch it
it came out in 2OO7 & before Blake Lively hit the Stardom with GOSSIP GIRL
production value is low but the movie isn't.
An excellent movie
jkl-943 June 2008
The movie made my wife cry (several times) and I thought about it (the movie) for several days afterward. We enjoyed it very much. So did everyone else at the showing (which was sold out). The film has an engaging story, happy ending, beautiful photography, great title, interesting setting (a mortuary without being gross)) and good actors. But it was also "different". The story in particular was thoughtful and well-written and, on its own, kept everyone engaged as the protagonists went from misguided misery to ignorant bliss to suspenseful drama, to . . . . I particularly liked Anabelle (beautiful and seemingly transparent acting), the mortician's father (deceptively sly in a positive fashion) and some of the "spare" dialog (which is hard to write). The mortician's devotion to his father was also touching. All in all, I strongly recommend the movie.
Charming and offbeat. Minghella is enchanting.
vincentlynch-moonoi22 February 2013
Warning: Spoilers
This is one of those films that is so good because it is so different. I can't really think of another film that one could confuse with this one. It's unique! Let's see -- a young undertaker apprentice (so to speak), whose father is not well enough to carry on the family business, gets ready to embalm a beauty queen contestant who had a fatal heart attack...kisses her (shades of necrophilia), and she turns out not to be dead after all. They fall in love...bumpy in places...until she remembers the necrophiliac kiss...but ultimately get back together after he is disgraced in the press.
The one special ingredient here is young Max Minghella, an actor who is about as charismatic as you can get! Some compare him to a young Johnny Depp, but that is more based on looks...Minghella is far more talented (whether he will become as successful as Depp is another question).
Blake Lively is very good in her role, though she doesn't seem quite beautiful enough to be in a beauty contest...although the film takes place in Texas, so who knows, maybe that's as pretty as they get in Texas. Joe Mantegna is just charming in his role as Minghella's deformed father...one of his most endearing roles. Mary Steenburgen does well as the doting mother of the beauty contestant...but is just obnoxious enough that you won't like her character. Keith Carradine does well as the creepy stepfather...although it's unclear if there is something there that is almost incestuous, though it's certainly implied.
The movie is quirky, but I mean that in a good way! I couldn't take my eyes of the screen. Highly recommended, though I doubt you'll want it on your DVD shelf.
The one special ingredient here is young Max Minghella, an actor who is about as charismatic as you can get! Some compare him to a young Johnny Depp, but that is more based on looks...Minghella is far more talented (whether he will become as successful as Depp is another question).
Blake Lively is very good in her role, though she doesn't seem quite beautiful enough to be in a beauty contest...although the film takes place in Texas, so who knows, maybe that's as pretty as they get in Texas. Joe Mantegna is just charming in his role as Minghella's deformed father...one of his most endearing roles. Mary Steenburgen does well as the doting mother of the beauty contestant...but is just obnoxious enough that you won't like her character. Keith Carradine does well as the creepy stepfather...although it's unclear if there is something there that is almost incestuous, though it's certainly implied.
The movie is quirky, but I mean that in a good way! I couldn't take my eyes of the screen. Highly recommended, though I doubt you'll want it on your DVD shelf.
incredible movie: go and see it!!!
antoniaconti10 April 2007
I loved this movie. Loved the actors, the story, the setting, the music: all of it. I am European and really appreciated that kind of tone in the movie. I thought about it for a few days afterward. Joe Mantegna is fantastic in his role as Charlie. Max Minghella and Blake Lively are phenomenal as Elvis and Anabelle: the chemistry between them is great. Mary Steenburghen is amazing in anything she does. Keith Corradine is wonderful as well. I love the message of hope that gives to teens. It is refreshing after seeing all these horror/slasher movies out in theaters. I would definitely recommend this movie and in fact I am already doing so: when is it going to come out?
Beauty queen's world collides with mortician's son.
crowley-maryk15 May 2007
Based on the storyline, I expected the movie to be a little cheesy, but I was blown away by how good it was. I really enjoyed the plot development (trying not to spoil anything), I never once looked at my watch to estimate how much time was left. I was sucked into the story and forgot I was watching a movie. To me that is what makes a good film. Something that allows you to suspend belief, like a great book. I highly recommend it. It is sweet, but not a chic flick. I plan to add it to my collection. If movies had opposable thumbs, I would give it a high five. I was pleasantly surprised by Blake Lively, as I missed the Traveling Pants show. Max Minghella stole my heart. Joe Mantegna was fantastic as always. I am interested to see what else Will Geiger has done.
absolutely wonderful movie!
gossipgrrl1328 June 2009
Warning: Spoilers
i absolutely loved this movie. there was a little bit of everything in it. basically a pageant queen named Anabelle played by Blake Lively suddenly has a heart attack after winning a pageant because of her bulimia. she dies and her body is sent to a mortuary that is supposed to be run by a man named Charlie played by Joe Mantegna. he's too sick to run it, so his son Elvis does under the table because he doesn't have his mortuary license. while Ananbelle is on the table, he feels bad for her so before he takes her picture he kisses her, and the camera accidentally goes off and captures it. he goes to turn it off and she wakes up. Elvis runs to tell his dad and also tells him to say he was the one that was there because Elvis isn't supposed to be practicing. You can pretty much figure out where it goes from there, she ends up going home but keeps dreaming of that night and wants to know what happened. she runs away and stays there for a while until her mother sends the police out looking for her. if you want to her the rest, go watch it, its amazing. i fell in love with Max Minghella's character Elvis, he reminded me a little bit of Noah in "The Notebook". Anabelle and Elvis had amazing chemistry in this movie. i thought the plot of was great and the characters had so much depth. there wasn't a dull moment. Elvis' dad Charlie was by far my favorite character. he did such a wonderful job in this role. i love this movie, i don't know why it isn't more popular, i highly recommend it. i give it a 10/10
Lovely to watch!
jennigirl197527 April 2008
I just saw this film at the Newport Beach Film Festival. I don't often write commentary.. I figure there are plenty of other folks to do it, but I felt this film deserved some recognition. Even if it is just from me! It is beautifully shot in Texas. The characters are whole and interesting. It will have you laughing and tearing up within moments. The actors all seemed to have great chemistry. This is a quirky film and not just a love story by any means. We had four grossly different personalities in our group when we went to see it. Every one of us enjoyed the film for one reason or another.
If I were being overly critical, the one thing that seemed a little "off" was the musical background. I took notice of it several times and, in my opinion, you should be focused on the film and the music is just a back drop. I still enjoyed it very much! See it if you get the chance!
If I were being overly critical, the one thing that seemed a little "off" was the musical background. I took notice of it several times and, in my opinion, you should be focused on the film and the music is just a back drop. I still enjoyed it very much! See it if you get the chance!
Disappointing
dreerose11 March 2021
A decent enough watch as the leads are lovely, as is the great Joe Mantegna. Overall the film looks great with really nice directing. However, the story is a cleched, bizarre mess, packed full of unexplained situations.
The plot is silly, the characters are totally underdeveloped, especially Annabelle, who is one of the most poorly written characters of recent times, and they all do things that make absolutely no sense whatsoever.
Some problems I had with the film (in no particular order):
Why does Elvis dislike Annabelle? It appears to be because he has a chip on his shoulder about her being a popular cheerleader at school, & he wasn't in the "in crowd" but that just doesn't make sense, & we are given no background as to why he would feel that way.
Why would Elvis have been unpopular anyway? He is an attractive, smart young guy whose father has a successful business? (embalming sure, but still)
Why on earth are the police even looking for Annabelle, when they know she has just gone away for a while of her own accord, she is NOT a missing person?
Why did they run away together when the police realise she's been at his house? Again, they're not in trouble with the police & haven't done anything wrong??
Why doesn't Elvis just get his embalming license already! This is never explained.
Why did Elvis' mother commit suicide? Again, never explained.
How can anyone actually think that Charlie is capable of contining his embalming business, when he is obviously not right physically or mentally?
Why on earth would Annabelle want to go & stay at the embalmers house to get away, who she doesn't know from Adam?? WTF? If she's so popular wouldn't she have other friends she could stay at - or a motel?
Why would either of them decide to kill themselves? There is really no build up to this at all?
Girls with eating disorders don't just die suddenly from heart attacks, espcially when they aren't THAT skinny! And again, why did she suddenly wake up on the table, when she was pronounced dead? Yup, never explained.
Blake Lively herself is lovely, but Annabelle's character has absolutely ZERO substance, and makes no sense! I mean, who is she? What kind of person is she? She is a popular beauty queen who's mother pushes her into it obviously but we actually have no background on her or her mother whatsoever. What is done to show us that she doesn't love that life? Or that she is really a sweet hometown girl who knows how to drive a tractor, paint a house & plant a field! You can't just tell us - you have to SHOW us! (My biggest annoyance of this film, and of most recent films)
So there you go. I've no doubt plenty of shallow folk will love this film - admittedly it does look good. But if you are looking for a film with substance - this is definitely not for you.
The plot is silly, the characters are totally underdeveloped, especially Annabelle, who is one of the most poorly written characters of recent times, and they all do things that make absolutely no sense whatsoever.
Some problems I had with the film (in no particular order):
Why does Elvis dislike Annabelle? It appears to be because he has a chip on his shoulder about her being a popular cheerleader at school, & he wasn't in the "in crowd" but that just doesn't make sense, & we are given no background as to why he would feel that way.
Why would Elvis have been unpopular anyway? He is an attractive, smart young guy whose father has a successful business? (embalming sure, but still)
Why on earth are the police even looking for Annabelle, when they know she has just gone away for a while of her own accord, she is NOT a missing person?
Why did they run away together when the police realise she's been at his house? Again, they're not in trouble with the police & haven't done anything wrong??
Why doesn't Elvis just get his embalming license already! This is never explained.
Why did Elvis' mother commit suicide? Again, never explained.
How can anyone actually think that Charlie is capable of contining his embalming business, when he is obviously not right physically or mentally?
Why on earth would Annabelle want to go & stay at the embalmers house to get away, who she doesn't know from Adam?? WTF? If she's so popular wouldn't she have other friends she could stay at - or a motel?
Why would either of them decide to kill themselves? There is really no build up to this at all?
Girls with eating disorders don't just die suddenly from heart attacks, espcially when they aren't THAT skinny! And again, why did she suddenly wake up on the table, when she was pronounced dead? Yup, never explained.
Blake Lively herself is lovely, but Annabelle's character has absolutely ZERO substance, and makes no sense! I mean, who is she? What kind of person is she? She is a popular beauty queen who's mother pushes her into it obviously but we actually have no background on her or her mother whatsoever. What is done to show us that she doesn't love that life? Or that she is really a sweet hometown girl who knows how to drive a tractor, paint a house & plant a field! You can't just tell us - you have to SHOW us! (My biggest annoyance of this film, and of most recent films)
So there you go. I've no doubt plenty of shallow folk will love this film - admittedly it does look good. But if you are looking for a film with substance - this is definitely not for you.
A Must See Film
mpaul-171 June 2008
I'm an avid film buff and Elvis and Anabelle ranks right up there at the top of the list of must see movies. At the end, I felt as if I was in an altered state due to the riveting nature of the movie from beginning to end. It was cast perfectly and written with heart wrenching realism. The music and cinematography, combined with the superlative acting, made this movie unforgettable. I fervently hope that Elvis and Anabelle gets picked up and widely distributed. Everyone deserves a chance to experience the genius of Will Geiger. Will Geiger has a bright future ahead as a filmmaker. I eagerly anticipate his next movie.
Excellent Movie
steve-iverson29 April 2008
I just saw the movie at the Newport Beach Film Festival and was surprisingly pleased. I had no idea that a romance based in a mortuary could be so enjoyable. In a day of remakes and dull story lines, it was a pleasure to see a fresh and intriguing plot line. Strong performances by Max Minghella, Blake Lively and especially Joe Mantegna kept the audience captivated until the end. Mantegna's performance as a physically and mentally challenged father is magnificent. The cinematography is outstanding and immerses you in each scene. The soundtrack is as obscure as the story line but is also a breath of fresh air when compared to the usual Top 40 used in most movies. This is a must see movie. You won't be disappointed.
Moving story of love conquering loss
bartersiobhan14 January 2010
Warning: Spoilers
There is not much wrong with this film. It is very moving. I was touched to my core, weeping deeply, several times. For the most part the acting is spot on, and the plot is different. The cinematography is stunning; the location serene, if a tad morbid.
Elvis is a very deep, if troubled young man, of considerable talent. He works as a mortician at the family's funeral parlour, tending to his ailing father in the wake of his mother's suicide a decade earlier. Elvis' love for his father is the most touching you are likely to witness. He reads to him every night before bed. Elvis' father quite rightly worships the ground his son walks on. The plot revolves around a beauty queen Annabelle who is taken to their funeral parlour and the subsequent turn of events.
The simplicity yet authenticity of Elvis' life tantalises Annabelle whose background is all style over substance. In her parents, her shallow, attention-seeking, competitive mother vies with the perversion of her creepy, bourbon-swilling stepfather for who is the more repugnant. Annabelle coaxes Elvis on a journey of discovery, love and ultimately, hope. The plot takes a few turns and the ending is unexpected.
What makes this film for me is the depth and compassion of the three main characters. Joe Mantegna is superlative as Charlie, as is the riveting Max Minghella (God bless his father). Blake Lively also convinces. I was surprised, enthralled, thrilled, captivated, deeply moved; I wanted to stay. You will too.
Elvis is a very deep, if troubled young man, of considerable talent. He works as a mortician at the family's funeral parlour, tending to his ailing father in the wake of his mother's suicide a decade earlier. Elvis' love for his father is the most touching you are likely to witness. He reads to him every night before bed. Elvis' father quite rightly worships the ground his son walks on. The plot revolves around a beauty queen Annabelle who is taken to their funeral parlour and the subsequent turn of events.
The simplicity yet authenticity of Elvis' life tantalises Annabelle whose background is all style over substance. In her parents, her shallow, attention-seeking, competitive mother vies with the perversion of her creepy, bourbon-swilling stepfather for who is the more repugnant. Annabelle coaxes Elvis on a journey of discovery, love and ultimately, hope. The plot takes a few turns and the ending is unexpected.
What makes this film for me is the depth and compassion of the three main characters. Joe Mantegna is superlative as Charlie, as is the riveting Max Minghella (God bless his father). Blake Lively also convinces. I was surprised, enthralled, thrilled, captivated, deeply moved; I wanted to stay. You will too.
Saw this movie on Lifetime today
alaska-sara7 June 2009
I can't believe I have never seen this movie anywhere! It was extremely touching and interesting, I felt afterward like I did after seeing the film Life as a House...it's just such a nice story and you feel so connected to the characters. Why don't movies like this end up in the theater? Instead we get stuck with multi-million dollar garbage like Land of the Lost. Like the commenter before me, there was no violence...but it was still very entertaining. I hope at some point to be able to purchase this movie and share it with others. I love Blake and the guy that played Elvis was great too. I didn't have that embarrassed feeling I sometimes get when the movie is really corny-it was very well played. At any rate, if you have an opportunity to see this movie, do. It was excellent.
NOT a chic flic!
amk120217 December 2010
Warning: Spoilers
So if you are looking for a fun chic flic to pop in, this is NOT the movie for you! I went into it with this perspective and was greatly disappointed. The girl dies and the guy is her mortician. She is literally cold, dead on the embalming table and he kisses her then she comes to life?! Seriously? I should have known at this point that this movie would be lame. Then the story goes on, with some good moments, but is rather unrealistic. There are also moments of sheer nastiness as he embalms dead bodies, removes their bodily fluids, then takes photos! However, the love story that develops between the two characters, despite his profession, is charming. Then it all goes downhill as the two characters are each about to commit suicide and are stopped by the realization of their love for each other. Really? The ending is so unsatisfying. The movie could have been so much more.
Elvis and Anabelle
arosemary5187 June 2009
I enjoyed this movie so very much... Max Minghella and Blake Lively, and most of all, Joe Mantagella was touching and brilliant as usual!!! Thanks Lifetime for the greatest movies on TV. We rarely miss your nine o'clock Lifetime movies in this home (pacific time). Our VCR is set to Lifetime TV every night at 9 pm. We especially appreciate your not catering only to the younger generation, as there are many people over 40 years old in this world, many of us. The story lines, for the most part, are original. The quality is excellent as far as editing, director, casting. Keep up the good work. Getting back to this movie, Elvis and Anabelle, it caught me by surprise. I love a good tear-jerker, and good story-line. This movie rates a ten in our book. I would love to see more of Joe Mantagella, please forgive my spelling of his last name. Max Minghella has a bright future in film, I'm sure. Blake Lively was good, these three actor's played very well together.
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