A masterpiece about the triumph of a man against society

Rating: 10/10 (30 January 2001)

This movie is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. It is the story of John Merrick who was severely deformed. His deformity is a deformity of appearance and stature but not of the heart and soul. This movie should remind everyone who watches it about the prejudice and ignorance of society. Personally, I thought John Merrick (John Hurt) was more beautiful than any of the people who laughed at him and made fun of him.
I knew this movie was going to be great from the beginning when Dr. Treves (Anthony Hopkins) first sees him in the shadows. It shows a close-up of Anthony Hopkins' face and shows a tear form. This may also have been a foreshadowing to how much I would be crying throughout the entire movie. Superbly made in every possible way, The Elephant Man will stay in my memory for many years to come. I will remember this every time I remember injustice and cowardice of men to face what they don't understand and what is truly beautiful.