The Elephant Man: Special Edition

Im a 19 Year Old Man.

I will admit i did cry at this film.

Johns live has been turned completely upside down because of his disease, No one will accept him.

Fantastic film.

Very Sad....And Very Very Very True

R.I.P John Merrick

Director of the bizarre David Lynch made a slightly more normal feeling film with John Hurt as the real life John Merrick a.k.a the 'Elephant Man'.
The film goes from Merrick in a circus to becoming a respected figure throughout London,helped along the way by a surgeon named Frederick Treves(Sir Anthony Hopkins).The story is both uplifting and moving and is beautifully directed by Lynch and the cast are fantastic.10/10

made in black and white to create the scene (and it worked) . stuning piece of film work , john hurt plays the part with a oscar performance.
very true and very sad story

I only watched this film recently, as I've heard plenty about it, but never wanted to see it. But I bought it on a whim, and i'm so glad i did. I never realised how emmotive the film was going to be, but from the moment it started, i was hooked. And i have to admit to crying my heart out, unexpectedly! It was a powerful and sensitive film, which was beautifully performed by every actor, as they all made the film so memorable.

A must in any collection..and I defy anyone who doesn't feel a tug on their heart strings! Absolutely spectacular!

I first saw this film when I was 8-9. I expected a scary thriller about a 'freak', what I saw was one of the most beautiful yet heartbreaking things I have ever seen. I appreciate the true value of this film now more than I did then. The writing, the acting, the story, the message. Despite it's 'historical inacuracies', it remains one of my favourite films.

Buy it, especially for it's great extra features.