3000 Miles to Graceland
3000 Miles to Graceland

3000 Miles to Graceland

2001Movie125 minEnglish

It was an ingenious enough plan: rob the Riviera Casino's count room during an Elvis impersonator convention. But Thomas Murphy decided to keep all the money for himself and shot all his partners, including recently-freed ex-con Michael Zane. With $3.2 million at stake, the Marshals Service closing in, Michael must track down Murphy.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users49%
Director: Carl WeathersGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller, Comedy

Plot Summary

A dangerous ex-convict, Michael Zane, plans a Las Vegas casino heist during an Elvis Presley impersonator convention. He teams up with a motley crew of impersonators, intending to steal millions during the chaotic event. However, when the heist goes terribly wrong, Zane finds himself in a desperate cross-country chase, not only from the authorities but also from his treacherous partners who are determined to get their hands on the money and silence him permanently.

Critical Reception

3000 Miles to Graceland received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its blend of action and dark humor to be uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its over-the-top violence and eccentric premise, while others were put off by its gratuitous bloodshed and lack of coherent storytelling. The film ultimately struggled to find a significant following.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a chaotic and violent, yet ultimately uninspired, crime thriller.
  • Relies heavily on its eccentric premise and star power, but fails to deliver a satisfying narrative.
  • The film's dark humor and action sequences are hit-or-miss, leaving many viewers unimpressed.

Google audience: Google users expressed mixed feelings about the film. While some enjoyed the over-the-top action, the Elvis impersonator theme, and the performances of Kurt Russell and Kevin Costner, many found the plot to be nonsensical and excessively violent. The film's attempt at dark comedy was also a point of contention, with some finding it amusing and others finding it distasteful.

Fun Fact

The film features a large number of Elvis Presley impersonators, and many of the actors playing them were indeed professional Elvis tribute artists.

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