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The Elephant Man

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The Elephant Man

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1980

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Dr. Frederic Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers Joseph (John) Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick uses his disfigurement to earn a living as the "Elephant Man." Treves brings Merrick into his home, discovering that his rough exterior hides a refined soul, and that Merrick can teach the stodgy British upper class of the time a lesson about dignity. Merrick becomes the toast of London and charms a caring actress (Anne Bancroft) before his death at 27.

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David Lynch's relatively straight second feature finds an admirable synthesis of compassion and restraint in treating its subject, and features outstanding performances by John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins.

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The Elephant Man is a very pleasurable surprise. Though I had seen Eraserhead, which is the only other feature directed by David Lynch, and had thought him a true original, I wasn’t prepared for the strength he would bring out of understatement.

This brooding take on a real-life tale is a work of potency...

There is a great deal wrong with a movie that adds insult to injury by unconsciously holding back the revelation of make-up.

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Lynch may have only made one or two other features that you might think have mainstream appeal, but even through his “normal” tale, Lynch digs into the depths of depravity.

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The lethargic plot wanders between voyeuristic disgust and smug satisfaction at the film’s broad-mindedness. Lynch never made another film as tedious and tone-deaf.

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Tender, wonderfully acted, and profoundly moving, The Elephant Man is a unique ray of sentimentality in David Lynch’s oeuvre.

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Even tho the movie was made a good time ago this is still a very interesting story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Tragic and uplifting in equal measure, this is a true story told with sensitivity and buoyed by terrific performances by Hurt and Hopkins. In fact the whole cast is great and it’s worth reading the credits as there are some more famous names here, in surprising roles.John Merrick’s treatment is appalling; he is taken from a sideshow where he is beaten and gawped at, only to be gawped at again by the well to do members of society, who visit him in his hospital chambers. His quiet dignity, and his charm, carry him through despite his suffering.There is an odd juxtaposition with machinery and the industrial revolution; there are several scenes of unfeeling machines crashing and banging. Not sure what David Lynch was thinking here; answers on a postcard please.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's a tragic and difficult yet important watch for what seems to be a relatively straightforward film in Lynch's catalogue; nevertheless, underneath The Elephant Man is a deeply humane work that proves Lynch's versatility in delivering a moving portrait of human dignity triumphing over physical adversity and societal cruelty.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Greetings from Lithuania."The Elephant Man" (1980) is a story about Joseph "John" Merrick and is partially based on true events. He was a man living in 19th century London, that was born with extremely disfigured body. By accident he was discovered by a local doctor, who took care of him and later become his friend.This is an excellent film that features a great performances by Anthony Hopkins and John Hurth as John Merrick, aka. The Elephant Man. This film is shot in black and white, which immerses a viewer more into time and place that this story happen. The make-up effects here are outstanding - no wonder that this movie was the reason why the Best Make-up Award was born at the Oscars.Overall, "The Elephant Man" is one of the best movies that the great late David Lynch has made in his great carrier. Its a bit to melodramatic and sometimes over sentimental, but that isn't the problem. Its a great film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

Malik abdullah M

Uffff! The acting in this reminds me of why i love cinema "My life is full because i know that i am loved

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The Elephant Man is a heartbreaking but beautifully written, well-acted feature of a man’s tragic life.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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