Elvis Gratton II: Miracle à Memphis

This is not really a sequel to the first one, as no sequels were really possible. But they found a way to do it in a illogical manner, which can be quite funny by moments. But, we need to remember that this movie was made to fund the production of the movie "15 Février 1839", which, for me and many Quebecers I'm sure, is a valid cause.

The movie picks up (sort of) where the first movie end, summarily explaining the what and why, which have no consequences, or importance for that matter, on the final result. It is more like a sequence of gags à la Benny Hill than a real movie but it tries real hard to have a continuity. Except for the scene where the director and the main actor explain the movie (I can't believe they did not cut that one out) the movie has funny moments, probably more if you're drunk but who knows...

As much as I hate to admit it, Elvis Gratton is the worst part of Quebec, but, in a pre-Borat world, it was the best of its kind.

The first Elvis Gratton, in 1985, was witty and funny. But this one is a collection of stupid jokes. Some Canadian federalists disliked this movie because it was making fun of the Canadian government and institutions. Some people from Québec who favor independence from Canada saw it as a great movie for their cause. I, being only a film lover, think it's stupid from beginning to end.

Sure, there's a few good jokes. But Falardeau tries to make them go forever. A scene is funny for 20-30 seconds but keeps going up for 5 minutes. So you have 30 seconds of fun and 4 and half minutes of yawns.

See the first one and definitely skip this one!

4 out of 10.

For years fans of the original Elvis Gratton movie have been demanding a sequel. Both creators of Elvis Gratton (Pierre Falardeau and Julien Poulin) said they would never make one. Fan kept bugging and bugging and to shut them up this is the crap we got. I bet they told themselves "Here's your "crise" the sequel now shut up and deal with the crap you got" and man I bet they are laughing at us now.

At first, I didn't think I would like Elvis Gratton II. Well... I was a fan of the original one and I thought that a sequel would be just a waste of time and money. Well I am happy to say that I was both right and wrong! This was the most stupid movie I ever saw in my entire life but at the same time, it exposed some truth about Canada and it's political beliefs... it had some sense on some parts and ugly on others. Whatever you like it or not, you can't ignore it! Maybe it was the main idea!

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Elvis Gratton: Miracle à Memphis is one of the greatest comedies of the year in Canada. It's a superb movie with some hard messages for the canadian goverment. Pierre Falardeau hit hard and he don't miss the target with this sequel to the cult movie Elvis Gratton. Julien Poulin is excellent. We see an original end with humour.

8 out of 10

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