If you know about the life of Elvis, you have no problem following the movie. It crams 42 years of his life into 2.5 hours. Its flashy and moves rapidly through his life linking childhood to adulthood. I really liked the movie, but it definately leaves you pissed at Colonel Parker, even more than you were to begin with. For those who didnt know Elvis was used by so many people as a CASH COW, this movie will certainly reveal it to you.