connor11311 This movie made me so happy and so sad in so many ways. Blake Lively shines along with the rest of the cast. I have never felt so emotional towards a movie since The Notebook. Actually, I would probably consider this movie a darker version of the Notebook. It was sweet and made you really think of whats important and who's important in life. I rate this 10 out of 10 on so many reasons its hard to narrow it down. The acting is amazing. The directing is amazing and the music is so perfect for this movie. All these elements made this movie truly outstanding. It amazes me that it took me so long to actually see this movie and that it hasn't gotten the praise it deserves. Outstanding piece of romantic drama.

llsee I'm not sure how I heard of this movie, but I just recently saw it on DVD. Despite a very unfortunate title, that probably discouraged potential viewers, this was a very well done small film. The film kept my interest throughout, in spite of a very slender plot. A pre-'Gossip Girl' Blake Lively is radiant and likable in this film. It's too bad they couldn't find more for Mary Steenburgen and Keith Carradine to do in the film, but an almost unrecognizable Joe Mantegna is a true delight as he steals every scene he is in. The cinematography was a real standout. Great care obviously went into the framing of the shots, as they manage to wring every ounce of beauty out of the sparse central Texas landscape, and barren South Padre Island seashore. About three quarters of the way through, I realized that this movie had a very definite European feel to it. It is vaguely reminiscent of an Eric Rohmer film, one of his slight tales of love, morality and obsession. If I have one fault with the movie, it is that I wanted to know more about the characters of Elvis and Anabelle. How did they become the people they are.I have to assume that the 1 star ratings given by a couple of reviewers must be from fans of Michael Bay films. Obviously there are no explosions, mindless chase scenes , cartoon-ish special effects, or cartoon characters in this film. So, if that is your preferred entertainment, I respectfully suggest that you skip this movie.

milenita-1 It takes a certain type of personality to enjoy this movie as much as I did. Melancholic yet hopeful, with a mystical yet romantic flair, this movie can really touch your heart especially if you're open and in the mood for your heart to be touched.I recently watched Max Minghella in The Social Network and was slightly turned off by the person he portrays but his role in Elvis & Anabelle gave me a totally different (positive) vibe. Some people might find him dark and unappealing but once knowing the goodness of his intentions and the kindness of his heart it's impossible not to like him.A whole separate review can be written about Blake Lively who is quite annoying in Gossip Girl but somehow likable at the same time and just one of those actors who you can't take your eyes off of. In fact I found Elvis & Anabelle while I was looking for more titles with Lively in them.The performance of Joe Mantegna and his relationship to the other main characters in this movie are sweet and endearing. Actually I think a lot of the amazing feeling I got by the end of the movie was due to his role in it.Overall - watch it if you haven't watched it, have no great expectations, and you might be pleasantly surprised and find yourself thinking about it for days afterwords.It's one of those movies about the small things in life that give you the most meaning. It's one of those movies that make you want to live the simple life of the main characters and make you believe you will be completely satisfied with it. Worth mentioning is also the great cinematography - many beautiful scenes like fine art photographs taken by a talented photographer.Other titles that left me with a similar hopeful and warm feeling: Waitress, The Good Girl, The Family Stone, Little Miss Sunshine.

alaska-sara I can't believe I have never seen this movie anywhere! It was extremely touching and interesting, I felt afterward like I did after seeing the film Life as a House...it's just such a nice story and you feel so connected to the characters. Why don't movies like this end up in the theater? Instead we get stuck with multi-million dollar garbage like Land of the Lost. Like the commenter before me, there was no violence...but it was still very entertaining. I hope at some point to be able to purchase this movie and share it with others. I love Blake and the guy that played Elvis was great too. I didn't have that embarrassed feeling I sometimes get when the movie is really corny-it was very well played. At any rate, if you have an opportunity to see this movie, do. It was excellent.