Classics Remastered: The Elephant Man (1980)
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man who is mistreated while scraping a living as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of kindness, intelligence and sophistication.
Critic Reviews:
- " It is an absorbing and satisfying drama, and Hurt's Merrick is very powerful. " – Peter Bradshaw
- " Director David Lynch does a great job, John Hurt is completely committed, and the mise-en-scène is excellent. " – Jesús Fernández Santos
- " The Elephant Man is a perfect movie and, as John Hurt once said “If you're not moved by the time The Elephant Man is over…then you're not someone I want to know.” I agree. " – Chris Alexander
