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bleadof
14Jan12
I've definitely felt like The Elephant Man - a freak. Maybe that's why the movie moved me, I cried and I laughed. It's a classic story of an underdog, told very vividly and beautifully. While watching the movie, it also struck me that that already in this movie you can see Lynch's style established. It was spooky to see almost the same frames as you can see in Twin Peaks. It's surprisingly sane movie from Lynch. :-)
BrianFromConcentrate
7Jan12
I hadn't seen this film in years. Truthfully, I forgot the entire thing. I must say, this film had me very emotional. John Hurt did an amazing job transforming into Merrick. His walk, the way he spoke...everything took an enormous amount of dedication from Hurt. Also, the idea about how, in a way, the doctor was just the same as his previous captor. Exploitative. What does that say about the human condition?
MGeo
30Nov11
This is a beautifully touching and heavily sad movie. I was practically in waterworks by the end of the movie. Although it is a very strange movie, I would argue this is David Lynch's most mainstream and unconventional movie next to The Straight Story . Beautiful performances from Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt. Everyone must see this masterpiece of a film. If you aren't moved by the end; you are not human.
AdamantCocoon
28Oct11
Lynch forgoes psychodrama (hence, the rather uncomplicated archetypes) to embrace straight-laced sentimentality, understood to be confused with disingenuousness. But he's never better with such A Straight Story. Francis produces stellar work with the photography, rummaging through calibrations of svelte monochrome. Invariably solid performances, integrity of period recreation -- a definitive classic. Is that new?
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Westley
4Oct11
This is a competently made film, but I didn't like it. Here's why: I hated that the Elephant Man character was such a polite little pushover that placated everyone, even those that abused him. He should have been angry at the powers that had kept him down; he should have pointed out people's hypocrisy. And the real problem is the film never criticizes his pathetic learned helplessness, and that is morally repugnant.
Michael Gildea
24May11
Beautifully photographed and well directed, despite a few Lynchian moments, you really wouldn't know that David Lynch made this movie. The Elephant Man is a great movie with wonderful performances. The final two shots of the movie say more about it than any of my rambling comments could.
Don't Get Nasty Brother
5May11
A real delight to the eyes. Not only because of the amazing b&w photography but also the performances are just flawless, both Hurt's Merryck and Hopkins's Treeves. It kind of strange that I finally got to see this movie, on spite of being Lynch's second it's by far one of his best.
Sean Walsh
14Mar11
Just rewatched this dyed-in-the-wool classic last night. Such a remarkably tender film. The titular character, John Merrick (John Hurt) is such a fabulous symbol in Lynch's hands. he represents 'The Other' - and is subjected to abuses at the hands of the general public. When a kindly doctor (played by a young and dashig Anthony Hopkins) rescues Merrick from the travelling circus, his life is changed forever.
Talkin' Meat
14Feb11
dice Bytes presentando John <<The Elephant Man>> Merrick: "la vita è piena di sorprese". (e questo film è una di queste.)
NealEdelstein
25Nov10
A perfect film, and none has ever exposed the human condition better then this work of magic. If you excised the dream sequence it would stand alone as a work of perfect art.
Kimberly Gehrt
27Oct10
One of David Lynch's best movies! Tragic true story of John Merrick played tenderly by John Hurt. One of the greatest film biographies and a definite must see movie.
Britt Michaud
6Aug10
The design of the elephant man's face shows true commitment and dedication to the film and realism of it.
Uli³Cain
10Jul10
I just reread Sir Frederick Treves' short story; a great story that testifies to the strength of the spirit to withstand the viciousness of circumstance. And Lynch's film does the same. He captured the tone of Treves' story perfectly and showed such respect to humanity. If that sounds like hyperbole, so be it. It's a beautiful film in all aspects.
