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Lisa Marie Presleyis reflecting on her late sonBenjamin Keoughwhile discussing the upcoming film about her late fatherElvis Presley.
“Navigating through this hideous grief that absolutely destroyed and shattered my heart and my soul into almost nothing has swallowed me whole,” she wrote in theInstagrampost alongside the film’s official poster.
“Not much else aside from my other 3 children gets my time and attention anymore,” she shared in her life update. “However, that being said, I do want to take a moment to let you know that I have seen Baz Luhrmann’s movie ‘Elvis’ twice now, and let me tell you that it is nothing short of spectacular.”
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Calling the film “absolutely exquisite,” Lisa Marie also praised the work of the leading cast member, saying, “Austin Butlerchanneled and embodied my father’s heart and soul beautifully.”
“In my humble opinion, his performance is unprecedented and FINALLY done accurately and respectfully,” she said before quipping she “will eat my own foot” if Butler doesn’t get an Oscar for his performance in the movie.
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“You can feel and witness Baz’s pure love, care, and respect for my father throughout this beautiful film,” she explained. “And it is finally something that myself and my children and their children can be proud of forever.”
“What moved me to tears as well was watching Riley and Harper, and Finley afterwards, all 3 visibly overwhelmed in the best way possible way, and so filled with pride about their grandfather and his legacy in a way that I have not previously experienced,” Lisa Marie continued.
Reflecting on her late son Benjamin’s passing, she added, “It breaks my heart that my son isn’t here to see it. He would have absolutely loved it as well.”
“I can’t tell you enough how much I love this film and I hope you love it too,” she wrote. “Everyone involved poured their hearts and souls into it, which is evidenced in their performances.”
Expressing her gratitude to the director of the film, Lisa Marie added, “Baz, your utter genius combined with your love and respect for my father and this project is just so beautiful and so inspiring.”
“I know I’m being repetitive, but I don’t care,” she affirmed. “Thank you for setting the record straight in such a deeply profound and artistic way. Love you.”
Last Friday, Lisa Marie’s motherPriscilla Presleyrevealedshe was moved to tearsafter seeing her daughter’s reaction to the film, which focuses on Elvis and his relationship with his managerColonel Parker.
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“I’ve seenElvisthe film, I watched the trailer over a dozen times,” Priscilla, 76, began the caption of her post, alongside a trailer for the movie. “But the words I heard from my daughter on how much she loved the film and that [her daughter]Riley [Keough]will love it too when she sees it brought tears.”
Noting that she “relived every moment in this film,” Priscilla continued, “it took me a few days to overcome the emotions as it did with Lisa.”
Elvispremieres June 24 in theaters and 45 days later on HBO Max.
source: people.com
