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3000 Miles to Graceland
2001 125 min Germany, United States of America R 18+
★5.2
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Director: Demian Lichtenstein
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Description
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.
Budget:
$62M
US Gross:
$15.75M
Worldwide:
$18.72M
Starring
Kurt Russell
Actor
Kevin Costner
Actor
Courteney Cox
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2002
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 2002
— Worst Supporting Actress
Razzie Awards 2002
— Worst Screen Couple
Razzie Awards 2002
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 2002
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
3000 Miles to Graceland is a stylized, high-energy action film that divides audiences with its aggressive "popcorn" aesthetic and commitment to Elvis-themed carnage. While some viewers appreciate the relentless pace and the star power of Kevin Costner and Kurt Russell, others dismiss the film as a hollow, cliché-ridden failure that lacks a cohesive narrative heart.
| Acting | Kevin Costner’s turn as a ruthless, unhinged villain provides a commanding and memorable screen presence. | |
| Production | The film’s visual identity, defined by vibrant Las Vegas lighting and distinct Elvis-inspired costumes, creates a unique, stylish aesthetic. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on tired crime genre tropes and a forced, unconvincing subplot involving a mother and child to drive the hero’s moral arc. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split: some find the relentless, music-video-inspired energy engaging, while others view the film as overlong and narratively exhausting. |