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The Identical DVD - a heartwarming family friendly GIVEAWAY

1/12/2015

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     The Identical came out in the movie theaters in Summer 2014, and I wanted to go see it with some friends. However, our plans didn't work out, and we missed seeing it at the theater.

     So I was excited when the DVD version arrived at my house for me to review and host a giveaway of it.

     But can I be completely honest with you?

     My family was sooooooo not on board with watching The Identical. 

     All they could say is, "We are NOT going to watch a movie about a fake Elvis impersonating another fake Elvis!"  

     And then there were all the jokes about the "Fake Fake Fake Elvis".  

     I wasn't happy.




     But I finally convinced them to give me 15-20 minutes to watch the beginning of the film.  The deal we made was if the acting and/or cinematography and/or music score was lame, they could leave and go do something else.

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Wanna know what my family thought of "The Identical"?


     They actually really liked it!

     Wow.  I was so surprised.  ☺  Pleasantly surprised.

     The acting was on par with other films in the theater, unlike some of the lower budget Christian movies I watch from time to time.

     The music score was original and fresh, without being distracting.  Not too busy - and not too boring.  It was pleasant to listen to.

     Cinematography was very good.  All in all, it was a film we were thankful we had the opportunity to watch.

    And my teen girls were very surprised that in the Great Depression era, sometimes babies and children were adopted out to other families simply because some parents couldn't afford to feed more than one or two children.  That's such a tragedy.  

About "The Identical"



     On Jan. 8, 1935, Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Miss. His twin brother, Jesse, was stillborn. 

     What if Elvis' brother had lived? 

     That's the theme of The Identical, a movie not actually about Elvis all.

     The Identical is about twin brothers Ryan and Drexel who are separated at birth.  During the course of this 107 minute long, rated PG film, the twin brothers, though separated almost at birth, grow up looking and sounding like Elvis.

     One of the twin boys grows up to have a wildly successful "rock star" career...while the other twin boy - 
well, I don't want to spoil the story.

     Anyway, here's why The Identical received a PG rating:

  • mild "hip shaking" Elvis-style, and some couples dance in a mildly sensual way
  • a wife wears a dress that shows cleavage
  • a police officer hits one of the twins in the face
  • one use of h---, one use of "Oh, my G-d", and one use of "Oh, my L--d"
  • a few cases of characters drinking and smoking
  • a police officer describes a roadhouse full of African-Americans as "dark and nasty"


     I thought some of you would want to know any negative aspects of this film for your own sake or in case you have children watching it with you.

"The Identical" DVD Giveaway

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32 Comments
Vanessa S
1/12/2015 10:03:52 am

I've seen the previews and this looks good!

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Maria
1/12/2015 11:20:01 am

Looks really interesting!

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Merry
1/12/2015 11:53:30 am

I do enjoy listening to some of Elvis' music. I think this would be a fun movie to watch.

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Julieanne link
1/13/2015 04:24:49 pm

It is! And I did enjoy hearing the Elvis-style songs. :)

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Marcy T
1/12/2015 01:03:38 pm

My husband and I saw this at the theater. I wasn't a huge Elvis fan, but we REALLY liked this movie...two thumbs up

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Julieanne link
1/13/2015 04:25:31 pm

So glad to hear that you really enjoyed watching the movie in the theater! :) Another great recommendation. :)

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Robin
1/12/2015 04:00:09 pm

Looks like it would be a good movie!

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andrea
1/12/2015 09:16:50 pm

Thank you for this opportunity :) It looks like it would be an awesome movie for family night!!!

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Julieanne link
1/13/2015 04:26:18 pm

Yes - just be aware of some of the content that I listed above in the review, in case that isn't family-friendly enough for you. :)

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tammi
1/12/2015 09:46:59 pm

I didn't even here of this, so would be thrilled to see it!

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Sarah
1/12/2015 10:08:42 pm

I would love to watch this movie!

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Sue J
1/12/2015 10:17:53 pm

I had not heard about this and would love to see it. thanks for sharing:)

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Sheryl
1/13/2015 12:13:03 am

I've always loved Elvis!! This movie sounds interesting and I'd enjoy seeing it!!

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Julieanne link
1/13/2015 04:26:51 pm

I'm sure you'll really like it, then! ☺

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Tina
1/13/2015 01:12:06 am

I'd definitely be willing to watch it. Sounds interesting (& is now on my "keep an eye out for" list of movies). :)

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Lori Adamson
1/13/2015 02:04:06 am

Yes I am an Elvis fan. As a young girl I thought I would grow up and marry him. I would love to watch the movie.

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Julieanne link
1/13/2015 04:27:50 pm

Oh, how sweet! :) I had a crush on Donny Osmond back then. :) I'm sure you'll enjoy this Elvis-style movie. :)

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Sarah Bailey link
1/13/2015 02:04:09 am

Yes, I love Elvis. Yes, I'd love to watch this movie.

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bernie w
1/13/2015 05:51:25 am

Elvis was before my time but I would love to watch a fake Elvis movie.

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Julieanne link
1/13/2015 04:28:42 pm

Ha! Well, then, you'll enjoy this fake Elvis movie. I'm so thankful it was quite good! :)

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Jennifer Tanis
1/13/2015 06:22:43 am

Interesting looking movie. I'd love to win it and share it with my family.

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Kristina Schmidt
1/13/2015 02:30:43 pm

Yes, I'm an Elvis fan. Yes, I'd like to view the movie! :-)

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Lori A.
1/14/2015 04:11:16 am

I have always loved Elvis! I even made a detour on a vacation to Graceland years ago. It was so fun.

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Kathy Jacob
1/14/2015 06:17:26 am

I'm not a huge Elvis fan, but I respect all that the man was able to do musically, and I know that I watched more than one movie that he starred in! I do remember the day he died. I would enjoy the movie. I am always looking for clean movies to watch.

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Sarah
1/14/2015 10:43:24 pm

While I'm not so much a "fan" of Elvis, I do enjoy some of his music! I'd be more than willing to watch a movie about a "Fake, fake, fake Elvis!"

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Karie P
1/15/2015 12:16:53 pm

Not a huge "fan" but always like a good movie.

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Tina
1/16/2015 01:42:15 am

Yes I'm an Elvis fan and yes I'd watch the fake Elvis movie. :)

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Shakeia Rieux
1/16/2015 05:02:26 pm

Yes,I'm a fan of Elvis.Yes,i would watch the movie

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Julia link
1/16/2015 09:27:30 pm

Would love to win this!

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Glogirl
1/17/2015 06:01:59 am

I'm not really an Elvis fan but would love to watch this movie.

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Lynne T.
1/17/2015 10:22:54 am

I was not a fan of Elvis so I have no problem watching.

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Melissa
1/17/2015 12:45:08 pm

I like some of his music, but otherwise don't know much about him. This looks like it would be a good movie though, even if its not about Elvis ;) so I would watch it!

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