Elvis Has Left the Building (2004)

Introduction
"Elvis Has Left the Building" is a dark funny film released in 2004. It is directed by Joel Zwick and features a star-studded cast, consisting of Kim Basinger, John Corbett, Annie Potts, Sean Astin, and Tom Hanks in a cameo. The movie focuses on a cosmetics saleswoman who accidentally eliminates a number of Elvis impersonators as she takes a trip across the country.

Plot
Kim Basinger plays Harmony Jones, a successful cosmetics saleswoman who was accidentally present at the birth of Elvis Presley. After she accidentally triggers an Elvis impersonator's death while driving to Albuquerque, she gets away the scene, haunted by guilt. Throughout her journey, Harmony discovers several other Elvis impersonators who subsequently fulfill untimely deaths through different freak mishaps.

Consistency's Past and Love Interest
The movie dips into Harmony's past to explore her deep-rooted Elvis connection: as a kid, she sang in a talent show where Elvis was likewise performing. After she strolls off phase due to stage fright, young Elvis jumps on stage as a replacement, kickstarting his profession. As an adult, Harmony develops a love interest-- Miles Taylor (John Corbett), a bereaved marketing executive who's grieving his wife's suicide. They satisfy in a hotel bar, bonding over their loneliness and establishing a deep connection.

Problem Escalation
On the other hand, the unscripted deaths of Elvis impersonators do not go undetected. The FBI steps in, branding the deaths as "Elvicides", and begin hunting the "serial killer". Harmony figures in surveillance photos at the places of the murders, and she ends up being a suspect. On learning about this, Harmony decides to escape, trying to leave both her romantic sensations for Miles and her legal dilemma.

Climax and Resolution
Consistency gains from her mother that she was born upon the day of Elvis's death. This discovery echoes the style of linked fates and finishes the circle of her Elvis-related legend. The film rolls into its climax as a huge convention for Elvis impersonators unfolds, where Harmony accidentally gets involved. The situation escalates rapidly, however a soothing voice steps in-- that of the real Elvis Presley (voiced by Tom Hanks), encouraging Harmony to accept her feelings for Miles. The FBI representatives realize the deaths of Elvis impersonators have actually been mishaps and clear Harmony's name. The film concludes as Harmony and Miles reunite.

Conclusion
"Elvis Has Left the Building" is a film including aspects of black comedy, love, and little magical realism around the theme of Elvis Presley's influence. Kim Basinger's representation of Harmony Jones sticks out, while the plot's unpredictability includes an element of intrigue. While the motion picture might be specific niche, it uses an amusing take on 'Elvism', romantic love, and how often, mishaps can handle a life of their own.

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