After a moderate box-office on its opening weekend, Baz Luhrmann's Elvis is putting up a fight, having taken the third spot on the Fourth of July weekend, behind Minions: The Rise of Gru and Top Gun: Maverick. Despite this, there is no denying that Austin Butler has beautifully and immaculately portrayed the titular rock & roll legend, perfectly nailing his Southern mumbling accent, his charms, and his signature dance moves.
With pundits already speculating about an Academy Award nomination for Butler, Elvis is not the only musical biopic to receive such Oscar buzz about legendary musicians, considering others like Bohemian Rhapsody and Ray have also earned similar praises.
