As this DVD points out, most people are quite fond of this film, as it was the most accessible monster film for the baby boomer generation. It was also a novelty film. Originally shown in 3D, Creature from the Black Lagoon was a hit for kids during the 1950s. Everyone seemed to love this film, and it's gone down as one of the most loved creature features to come out of that era. It was a throw back to the halcyon days of Dracula and Frankenstein , and it stands tall among them, having been made close to 20 years after they themselves lit the silver screen.
Creature works because it's fun.
The film is simple, it's got great characters and the monster is fun to look at. Sure, it's not the most perfect monster suit, but the design is almost timeless. Don't fix what ain't broke. I really like The Creature from the Black Lagoon for what it is - it's the perfect monster film. And this disc gets high marks from me for just being out.