I liked it. OK the songs weren't up to much, although I did like the Hawaiian song also showcased to some extent on Donovan's Reef. I can't understand why Elvis' films were criticised so much. His acting was fine and the scenery breath taking, and I don't just mean the location which really does take some beating, especially from where I am, which is in the UK. I was always jealous of his looks and voice, and the film did nothing to diminish either. The plot was also plausible and when you've got lots of friends, as Elvis' characters always have, there's plenty of scope to build plots and sub plots around them. I think people should lighten up before finding fault with his films. He was a singer first and foremost who did a good job in combining his musical talent with acting to present himself as different people in different situations. Not a lot of people can do that!

I watched this movie because a friend of mine who also has Irish Setters said I have to watch it because there is an Irish Setter in the helicopter with him all the time. Well, that turned out to be about 3 minutes. The rest of the movie was dreadful. When he came out of the ocean from a swim he looked like he was wearing a girdle and quickly put on a bathrobe. None of the songs I ever heard again. None of the leading ladies could act or perform. This was not Viva Las Vegas. The only good thing was seeing John Doucette who was one of my favorite character actors. This is only for the diehard Elvis fans.

Elvis had clearly had one too many peanut butter and banana sandwiches before making this travelogue that must have been underwritten by the Hawaiian tourist board. The story is minimal, the songs amongst the worst of Elvis' movie career. Watch him try to land a helicopter with four dogs in the cockpit. Watch the happy natives do the hula--endlessly. Watch the cute child actress entertain the tourists. Me, I enjoyed the scenery, and Suzanna Leigh is quite attractive.

Producer Hal Wallis uses the same formula as "Blue Hawaii" to no avail. Rick Richards (Presley) enters a partnership in a charter helicopter service with his buddy played by James Shigeta. Richards is temporarily ground by the FAA for losing control of his chopper. Meanwhile Shigeta crashes on a flight with his daughter on board. Without a license, Richards to the rescue. Donna Butterworth plays the sweet little scene stealer. The grown up girls that help by just being there are Suzanne Leigh, Marianna Hill and Linda Wong. Nine songs make up a pleasant soundtrack. "This Is My Heaven" and "Stop Where You Are" are hidden among much flirtation with foolishness. Kauai is a breathe taking backdrop; but "Blue Hawaii" this is not.