A heart stopping drama.

Rating: Null/10 (16 April 2003)

I expected a heck of a boring time with this movie when I first saw it on T.V. But I was caught off gaurd by the supurb performances and story. It's an emotionally charged drama that deserves a lot of credit. Hopkins is a Doctor who comes to care for a freakshow feature nick named 'The Elephant Man'. This man whose real name is John Marrick is nicknamed 'The Elephant Man' because of his severely disfigured appearance and speech. All performances are expertly performed that makes the viewer's throat tighten with sadness. Anthony Hopkins showed a great character in the doctor and John Hurt was spectacular as the disfigured elephant man. he was so convincing through his costume and voice, he WAS John Marrick for a few hours. This is a great example of what a dramatic Hollywood movie should be. out of ten : 9.1. Highly recommended.