Despite historical inaccuracies, this is one fine film

Rating: 10/10 (25 October 2007)

If you check out the Wikipedia entry on this film, you will find out that there are some stunning historical accuracies in 'The Elephant Man'. For one, his real first name is Joseph, not John. Secondly, Merrick went to Dr. Treves on his own accord. Thirdly, the character of Bytes is completely fictional and mostly based on a similar character from 'Oliver Twist'.
Despite all this, this film is a wonderful work of all the contributors of cinematic arts. As art, it is beautiful and it stands on its own as a cultural force to be reckoned with. I really wish it would have won at the Oscars instead of 'Raging Bull'. John Hurt was a much better actor than De Niro, IMHO.