TheLittleSongbird Elvis Presley was a hugely influential performer with one of the most distinctive singing voices of anybody. He embarked on a film career consisting of 33 films from 1956 to 1969, films that did well at the box-office but mostly panned critically (especially his later films) and while he was a highly charismatic performer he was never considered a great actor.While not one of the top three Elvis films, those being 'King Creole', 'Flaming Star' and 'Jailhouse Rock', 'Follow That Dream' is one of his better overall films. It's proof that his early films were actually pretty good, but unfortunately it was one of his last good ones when the formula started here wore increasingly thin and further suffered from looking less appealing and even the quality of the soundtracks and Elvis' acting wavering significantly.'Follow That Dream' is not perfect. The dialogue is idiotic at times, then again the script was not a strength in a vast majority of Elvis' films, even in some of his better ones. The songs are terrific (especially the hauntingly beautiful title song), but there were too few of them in the film and Gordon Douglas judging from the indifferent at best way they were staged didn't seem to know what to do with them. Despite Elvis singing it beautifully, the title song is cheapened somewhat by the sloppy lip-synching, which showed the one time in the film Elvis was not comfortable or enthusiastic.However, 'Follow That Dream' benefits from colourful locations and beautiful photography. While one wishes there were more, the songs are terrific, while there are several very funny and movingly romantic moments. The story is formulaic, but still very easy to like and energetic.Douglas generally does an assured job directing, faltering only in the musical numbers, while the cast are a high point. Elvis' gently good-natured and laid-back performance is one of his better ones, and he is very well supported by a coolly graceful Arthur O'Connell, charming Joanna Moore and adorable Ann Helm. The chemistry is similarly great.In summary, good Elvis film and one of the last ones properly worth watching. 7/10 Bethany Cox

rickdumesnil-55203 incredibly stupid boring and a waste of my time. the plot so idiotic and improbable....Elvis seems to be reading his lines on a prompter....the other actors are of no interest. it probably made money but it wont go in the list of 100 best films ever. don't get me wrong Elvis showd much promise in jailhouse rock love me tender and a boxing movie Galahad i think. then he went downhill with annoying beach guitar playing wherever he went..and dull co stars. this one is the pits. no wonder he wanted out of these absolute farces. poor talented Elvis. don't bother to buy it or even watch it...its a complete waste of valuable time. weirdo Donald trump is even funnier in his idiotic speeches

JLRMovieReviews Elvis Presley and father Arthur O'Connell are cruising in Florida with their adopted children in tow, when they run out of gas on a newly constructed road (being dedicated today by the way.) They promptly decide to homestead and ultimately go into the fishing business to make ends meet. But for starters they must get a loan from the bank to finance their venture and start the ball rolling. It gets rolling alright. Most of Elvis' romantic comedies center more on the romance, but "Follow That Dream" is definitely a comedy with some music. You see, Elvis here is pure, and naive. And, they really play up his naiveté. When he goes for the loan, due to a miscommunication, they think he's holding up the bank. But when he sees the guards' guns, he takes their guns away from them, saying "What'cha got them for? Someone's gonna get hurt." And, Howard McNear (Floyd from "The Andy Griffth Show") is outrageously funny as the loan officer. Joanna Moore (also from "The Andy Griffith Show") is the social services officer going for an inspection regarding the young children's' welfare and winds up making a pass at Elvis! Very unprofessional! This may be very silly, but it's one of the best of Elvis Presley's films due to its outrageous fun and laughs. But will Alan Hewitt as the law successfully get them off the land? Will the young children be taken from them? Will gangster Simon Oakland stir up trouble for Elvis, or will Elvis get him all shook up?! Despite the lack of an Ann-Margret or Shelley Fabares, for a great time with Elvis, don't just sit there, "Follow That Dream."

bkoganbing This is one of Elvis's best films in my opinion. And one where he extended his range a bit. Usually he plays he troubled youths, or confident smart people who are trying to prove themselves. Here's he's an innocent in the world and it's a tribute to his acting skills that he was acquiring that he didn't descend into being Gomer Pyle.Of course the film is greatly helped by the title tune which in my opinion is one of his best movie songs. Follow That Dream rightly belonged among Elvis's golden hits.With an innocence here that rivals even Stan Laurel or Harry Langdon, Elvis manages to defeat some pretty sharp characters. The film itself has a charming innocence about it that makes it thorough going fun.