Why You Mustn’t Miss the Start of Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ - Salt 106.5

Why You Mustn’t Miss the Start of Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’

Elvis lived a full life because he wasn’t afraid, so the movie says - but Elvis also died at 42. Was it a life half lived? Sam Chan ponders.

By Salt 106.5 Network Wednesday 21 Sep 2022FaithReading Time: 1 minute

The movie “Elvis” starts with Baz Luhrmann’s motto: “A life lived in fear is a life half lived.”

This motto is Baz Luhrmann’s key to Elvis Presley.

Elvis lived a full life because he wasn’t afraid.

He bravely shook his hips, gyrated his pelvis, and sang rock-and-roll.

But Elvis also died at 42. A half life lived. Literally. “Caught in a trap.”

Elvis lived in fear of not performing. A fear of not being loved.

The opposite of fear isn’t bravery. The opposite of fear is love.

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If we’re loved, then we’re set free from fear.

In the bible, many times, Jesus says, “Don’t be afraid.”

If we’re loved by Jesus we won’t have a life half lived. Instead, Jesus promises eternal life. An over-filling life! Loved many times over.

But sadly, there’s no promise of blue suede shoes. For that, you’re gonna have to shake your hips, rattle-and-roll.

John 6:20-21
1 John 4:18


About the Author: Sam Chan is a theologian, preacher, author, evangelist, ethicist, cultural analyst and medical doctor.

Article supplied with thanks to Espresso Theology.

Feature image: Movie publicity