slightlymad22 3000 Miles To Graceland (2001)**Spoilers**Plot In A Paragraph: A gang of ex-cons led by Murphy (KC) and Michael (Kurt Russell) rob a casino dressed as Elvis, during Elvis convention week. KC plays Murphy as a cold bad ass, who has zero regard for human life. Almost everybody who dies in the movie is killed by Murphy. We see a lot of people murdered during the robbery (the only time people are killed by other members of the gang) and they are quickly forgotten about. Russell (who received top billing) shows he had not lost his ability to do a good Elvis impression, we know from the outset he is the good guy. During the robbery he dresses in a white jumpsuit as opposed to KC's black, and he is the only member of the gang not to kill someone, hitting them with the butt of his gun instead.As for the rest of the supporting cast Courtney Cox gives a career low performance, her accent is awful and her character unlikeable (like when she steals the loot herself, leaving her son with one of the thieves) Christian Slater is OK, as is David Arquette, Bookeem Woodbine however is the token black character, who is so cliché, he actually dies first!! It has several problems with it. A ludicrous opening involving robot scorpions, a ridiculously annoying child actor, time wasting subplots and a few plot holes. But I for one do find it fun to watch. Im not sure what it says about me if I find such acts of violence by despicable people fun, but hey ho. I think if they ditched the subplot involving Cox and her kid, the core audience this movie was aimed at, would have loved it. With a whopping 13 producers (Just like Get Carter) 3000 Miles was produced by Franchise Pictures who didn't seem to know what they wanted. So like with Get Carter and Driven, they started interfering. When the film finished shooting, the director, KC and Russell all disagreed about the way the film should feel. The studio let both stars edit their own versions which were then shown to test audiences. Russell's cut was more comedy oriented and focused on his character's relationship with Cox while KC's was more action oriented. It's unknown who's cut was released, it could be a mash up of both, as there is plenty of action, but also a lot of Russell and Cox!!The movie performed so badly at the domestic Box Office, it wasn't even released in theatres in the UK, going straight to DVD (The first KC movie to do that since God knows when.... Maybe something from 81-85) and that was not until after his next movie was already released.

IRoeMan While some may not have seen the "earlier version" of "3000 Miles To Graceland," the premise for the script IS loosely based on blacklisted Hollywood director Jules Dassin's 1955 crime heist movie "du Rififi Chez les Hommes"--or "Rififi" (think rif raf). In 3000 Miles To Graceland, Kurt Russell and Kevin Costner turn in star performances as former cell mates recently released from a federal penitentiary. When they first meet up on the outside, the look that Costner gives Russell as he slowly runs his gaze up and down Russell's body is almost sickening as you imagine the uncertain meeting of former cell mates might be. Costner has planned an elaborate heist at a Vegas casino during an Elvis convention in 2001, but things soon go awry. Kurt Russell co-stars, along with Courtney Cox, Thomas Haden Church, David Arquette, Howie Long and Jon Lovitz. Paul Anka even turns in a wickedly evil cameo performance as the chief of security at the Las Vegas casino where the film is staged. The group of thieves dress up as Elvis impersonators to pull off a big money robbery, and they plan to do it right in front of everybody. The succeed, after a fashion, but not without a hail of gunfire which caused most critics to give the movie resoundingly bad reviews. The shoot-em-up scenes are further enhanced with a grinding guitar-laced soundtrack-- that enhances the gunfire to an almost-too fevered pitch. The movie is about a bunch of ex-cons, and the so-called honor among thieves. If you can just keep the volume control close at hand, the shooting scenes are few and the intricate details of the camera work and the directing and ensemble acting are enough to create an enjoyable experience for the discerning viewer. At the end of the movie, as Costner is staring into a dirty restroom's grime-stained mirror, Elvis sideburns and a snarl on his lips, he says in a deep voice "how do you like me now?"--and you know that it's Elvis to whom he is speaking. Oh yeah, one of the guys gets the girl, but that may not be enough of a hook to bring your girlfriend or wife to this one!

puttputtk 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001) This is a tricky film to rate and review. Do I rate it based off of how entertaining it was or do I rate it based on how terrible it is. I guess I'll meet them somewhere in the middle.To start with the positives, 3000 Miles to Graceland is very entertaining and keeps you watching. It has a lot of cool effects and great action sequences, and a relatively decent storyline, though ridiculous in many ways. One other thing I have good to say about it is that it has some pretty good cinematography, not always, but often. With an all star cast like they have (personally I love Costner's character) its hard not give it a chance and I think it deserves people watching it, at least fans of action films.On the other hand, the film is actually pretty terrible. Very bad acting by most of the cast, and a lot of generic and stupid dialog. As I mentioned, it does have a good root idea for the storyline. However, trying to be cool, and more action packed weakened the plot and made the film get worse as it progresses. Top all this off with an obvious and yet unfitting ending and you have 3000 Miles to Graceland.I think a lot of people will like this film if they are going into it looking for a hardcore action film and not looking for an overall good film. It will keep you entertained but I think whether you like it or not you will probably agree that the action is the only thing holding the film together and making it watchable.6/10

DiamondGirl427 I never saw this film on the big screen. I wish I had...as it is made for that size screen. Having 2 big names stars in it was a draw to begin with. Cosner and Russell do excellent jobs as bad men..who do everything outside of the law. Cosner is especially sadistic at times...he has no regard for anyone or anything. Russells' character is a criminal..but seems to have some redeeming qualities about him at times. To mix it up a little..they add a woman...Courtney Cox..to the mix..along with her kid..a rather smart mouth one at that...who may or may not be Russels' son..(it is implied...). So..it is about bad guys who basically want MONEY...and they are going to fight each other to get it. Sharing does not fit into their plans at all...as they travel to Vegas...the land of casinos and Elvis...and of course..MONEY...which is what they plan to get by dressing up as Elvis impersonators..no one will notice that since there is an Elvis convention going on there. It makes for a perfect cover. As the film goes along..we kind of want to root for the underdogs to get away...but we know by now that they probably won't win. The kid sees all of this stuff go down...he is more or less a hostage of sorts. He is getting a huge crash course in being tough and being a grown man. We cannot help but wonder what kind of man he will actually grow up to be in later years. I did like the ending quite a bit...with Coaster being gunned down...and Russell getting away via the stolen ambulance...helped by Cox and the kid. Did they live a happy and sweet life with all the stolen money? We kind of want to hope they did. Crime doesn't pay..as this film clearly shows...but maybe it also shows a kind not so bad guy might be able to change his ways when he finds out he has a son and a woman who truly loves him.