Elvis: His Best Friend Remembers

Review by Clint Morris

No matter your age, your sex, your religion or your musical taste, there's something undeniably compelling about Elvis Presley.

He was, and always will be, the king of rock and roll.

He oozed charm, he had personality and he was indescribably one of the most influential figures of our time.

You can never hear enough about him.

Be it his early days, his days in the army, the movie career he had or his final moments, it's a compelling journey... and "His Best Friend Remembers" is up there with the finest of specials.

"Diamond Joe" Esposito was one of the king's closest and most loyal friends. He met him in the army, and later gave him a job as sort of a right-hand man. In this 2 hour+ DVD, Esposito reflects on his memories of the King. Not just of the time he spent with Elvis, but what he knows about him, and the person he was.

Now the one thing about Elvis specials that always gets me is that every damn one of them says something different. Some reflect Elvis as a good guy, some say he was an arrogant slob. All argue on who found Elvis lying face down that tragic night, and even like to candy sprinkle his moments.

Esposito seems to be on the money. He seems to be telling it like it is. Whether he is or not, only he knows - but he seems to have a good understanding of Elvis and his life, and it makes for some great viewing.

DVD Extras

This is a DVD for the Elvis fans. In addition to the lengthy documentary interview, there's 14 bonus chapters, including chapters on the King's death and mourning.

Conclusion: Movie 80% Extras: 75%