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Tickle Me

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3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

A very funny film. The soundtrack was composed of old songs from earlier Elvis LPs (to keep the film's budget at a minimum). Elvis looks great and Jocelyn Lane looks incredible. In my opinion (along with many others), Jocelyn was the prettiest costar Elvis ever had. Julie Adams is very attractive as the "older" woman. Practically all of the women in the film are hot (and there are loads of groovy gals). In fact--although not intending to be--"Tickle Me" remains one of the best children's pictures ever. I certainly couldn't get enough of it when it played at the local theater when I was in grade school. I went back to see it again five times! What can I say? Puberty calling! [filmfactsman]

I tended to forget the enthusiastic response of that Saturday matinee audience back in '65 and my enjoyment hearing many terrific Presley songs for the first time (little did I know then that only one was recorded specifically for the flick - and that one was a RERECORDING!) and believe many critics appraisal of the picture, which led me to dismiss it as another unworthy E.P. vehicle. Well, a few years back I gave it a second chance and found it to be a well-put together, genuine slapstick comedy for the whole family - not really: despite the middle-aged actors in ghost getups and the many silly sight gags, it remains in the "adult" category (even though my Warner Home Video does not include the shocking line I recall from earlier viewings). Anyway, the ladies-only health spa/dude ranch setting leads to some fairly salty dialogue (one scene involves an embrace with his boss Julie Adams, whose good performance also has been overlooked, leading to an unusual Elvis audience aside, or camera look, which is very interesting). The writers also give Elvis a chance to kind of poke fun at his screen character: in an early scene he relates to a bar owner that his job fell through and he's out of work. The guy reaches for a GEEtar, hands it to Elvis, who says "...I know". It's brilliant! Later in the film, in a nice dream sequence with Elvis and Jocelyn Lane in old time Western gear, he AGAIN satirizes the proceedings. These bits and pieces need to be noticed more. Yes, Elvis' comedic abilities are well projected in this formula flick - it's his best comedy acting since "Follow That Dream".

Finally on DVD !!! - I cannot believe that it's taken this long to release this Elvis film ( together with Girl Happy ).
Get's five stars because you get Elvis with his sexiest, most gorgeous ever co-star, plus it's funny, entertaining and has really good songs.
Brings back some great memories from my childhood Saturday matinee days, when I was fascinated with Elvis and he became my hero and idol.
Jocelyn Lane is stunningly, knockout beautiful - she definately made me Girl Happy and want Girls, Girls, Girls.

A rather underrated happy go lucky Elvis film from 1965. Songs better than normal as they were not written specifically for the movie, and had been recorded in the ealy sixties. Some of the sets a bit below par, but that was because the movie company was virtually bankrupt, (hence the reason for using previously recorded songs). The box office revenue saved the company for a few more years. The last 20 minutes is a real hoot and in places will make you jump as people move around the creepy deserted hotel. The partnership between Elvis and his sidekick is very amusing in places. OK so it's not Oscar material, but keep an open mind, and if your not an Elvis fan, you might be pleasantly surprised.

Please put this wonderful Elvis classic"Tickle Me" on DVD,so that humble people such as myself can afford it.So spread the word.Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I saw this movie when I was 8 years old! I loved Elvis then, and still do now. I've got to say it's the funniest Elvis movie! The part I like best is when Elvis, Jocelyn Lane, and Jack Mullaney have to spend the night at a hotel in a nearby ghost town. The scenes get funnier and funnier. The musical numbers are great, acting is unique, and the storyline is very comical!

Although the Elvis formula films were pretty much the same when they were released, two factors made some significantly more appealing and memorable than others; the actress playing his love interest and the songs that were incorporated into the production.

A third variable, more important 40 years later, is how well each film has held up. Generally the less exotic the setting and the further Elvis is from an ocean, the better they have aged. In this regard "Tickle Me" benefits from its desert ranch and western Ghost Town sets-nothing elaborate and the only water is a rain storm.

And while the song selection in "Tickle Me" is nothing to get excited about, the leading lady is spectacular. Whenever Elvis movies come up in conversation you will find someone asking which one showcased Jocelyn Lane as an exercise instructor, then they get this far away look in their eyes and a dreamy expression on their face.

Lane makes "Tickle Me" the most memorable of the Elvis films for male viewers. I would rank it second, edged out slightly by "Viva Las Vegas" which not only has Ann Margret but a great song selection.

Then again, what do I know? I'm only a child.

This is my favorite Elvis movie. Its got ghosts, treasure, and plenty of beautiful girls to include the beautiful Jocelyn Lane. She is soooo hot in this movie. Its a great fun movie with a hit soundtrak.

To paraphrase an Elvis quote about his movies..."I'm sick of singing to the guys I beat up...." A mindless, forgettable Elvis flick with forgettable songs. The title itself is mindless! However, it is entertaining nontheless. The Pelvis plays a rodeo star(Lonnie Beale) who is hired as a part-time ranch hand/entertainer at a western health resort with lots of women running around in tight half-tops and skimpy shorts. He befriends one of the health instructors, Pam Merritt (Austrian actress,Jocelyn Lane) who is involved in a search for hidden treasure at a nearby ghost town. Her great-grandfather has left her a letter/treasure map and certain baddies want that letter. There are the usual Elvis-movie type fistfights and the usual segues into song with girls oggling Elvis and guys green with envy. The plot is atypical Elvis boy-gets-girl, gets-her-mad, and has-to-win-her-back storytelling. However, the last part of the movie which involves the search for treasure at the ghost town could have been the inspiration for the all the plots of the SCOOBY-DOO cartoons. Overall, a fun forgettable Elvis movie, with good comedic moments, lots of pretty girls,fisticuffs, decent songs, and the usual Elvis charm.

One of his best ever & I never thought it was going to come. I believe this is Elvis at his most natural & "funniest". If only he had been able to pursue his acting abilities his way, this is a glimpse of what he had to offer. A good light hearted movie for all.