Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic gets a 12-minute standing ovation at Cannes amid scathing criticism
Australian director Baz Luhrmann’s long-awaited dream of a biopic about the king of Rock’n’Roll, Elvis, has split Cannes in the middle between lively admirers and passionate critics. Key points: Baz Lurhmann’s new film received a standing ovation for 12 minutes at Cannes from an audience that included Priscilla Presley, Shakira and Ricky Martin. The biographical …