Filme bacana, o roteiro é bacaninha, as cenas bacanas do o homem elefante, o elenco é bacaninha, mas só o o homem elefante que ajuda a melhorar o filme, e a história é mais ou menos, e o filme coloca um drama em cima do o homem elefante que é bom e melhora o filme.

Simplesmente ”ABSOLUTE CINEMA"

Decent first half, excellent second half. Rating: 7/10

This is a very well made motion picture by the great David Lynch. Ultimately, the job of a filmmaker is to create a piece of art that makes the audience feel something. The Elephant Man does that very thing. I highly recommend this film. 95/100

A strange but wonderful feat for Lynch, a film with pathos. His surreal touch is still thankfully present, though; stopping this film from becoming dull.

An excellent biopic of a man born with horrible disfigurements that the world will never forget.

David Lynch shows how great he is with this masterpiece. And incredible drama with great actors, with a deep message of inclusiveness, the fact that it tells a real story, make the movie even more interesting to watch. Very inspiring. Great performance by Hopkins and Hurt, who described perfectly the sense of friendship with their sublime acting.

Probably the only movie that actually made me cry like a baby. There is not a single bad thing about this movie. It was the best film of 1980, even better than Raging Bull.

Wonderful movie based on a true bio drama re one man's physical differences & how others perceived him. There are kind & generous people and also mean-spirited & nasty people. Terrific acting. Didn't want it to end.

"The Elephant Man" is an engaging and by Lynch's standards surprisingly accessible, straightforward watch throughout, boasting very good cinematography, great - and faithful - prosthetics, really good acting (especially by Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt), and some competent, interesting character work that might not necessarily be super subversive yet has a couple of things to say. It could perhaps be argued that it flirts a little with emotional manipulation, but thankfully it doesn't overdo it.

A knockout movie. This movie had me bawling uncontrollably when I first saw it as an 11 year old...And ever since then, when ever I see it, it still gives me a lump in my throat. So moving and heartbreaking; with such BRILLIANT performances; especially by John Hurt; but also Ann Bancroft and Anthony Hopkins...Plus David Lynch's evocative direction...Such a simple, moving, compassionate film...A masterpiece... Overall: 👍recommended

Witness the tragic tale of the Elephant Man, who wanted to be treated like a human being! A psychologist befriends the severely deformed John Merrick, who is hiding a sophisticated mind, as he tries to be accepted by society despite being seen as a freak and an animal. Deeply tragic, but thoroughly examines the different complexities of humanity and our place inside of it!

It's beautifully acted by a hugely talented cast, it's a must see, it's also completely and utterly Heartbreaking.

Lynch's involvement is probably what ensured that the film did not come off as mawkish (which would have been a danger with the screenplay), instead it's just plain heartbreaking. All in all it's a worthwhile and effective demand for simple human decency.

Il capolavoro di Lynch mostra la natura umana nei suoi lati di carità e mostruosità, con scene commoventi ed altre incredibilmente inquietanti

By David Lynch's standards this is formulatic but it is by no means boring. A tale that is as harrowing as it is touching, is led by the brilliant John Hurt in this must see biopic.

Mesmerizing, performances from Hopkins and John Hurt. This film is a masterpiece.

It is an incredibly heart-wrenching movie with delicate direction from David Lynch. The human experience is central is this biopic of this unfortunate person. But, what he wasn't gifted for the outside, he was blessed with on the inside. John Merrick is an incredibly human soul. The living symbol that body and soul are two separate entities. That what matters inside and how you treat other people is most important in this world. To see him turn from a life of strife into a distinguished gentleman is one of the greatest transformations put to film. It is such a delight that all the bad things that have happened to him have had no influence whatsoever on his personality. He does not turn bitter or angry. Instead, he takes the kindness that is offered to him with utter gratitude. Still, he feels like he is not deserving. That he is but a monster. How John Merrick starts to dream of things he didn't dream before, to finally be human in the face of such inhumanities. The braveness to deny his visage. To keep going when he is judged by his exterior. To turn the guilt others feel towards him and returns kindness. He turns into my favourite character on the screen and is a testament for how one should treat another, no matter how they look. I wish I had paid better attention to this movie before.

There are maybe 10 movies that will make me cry every time. Shawshank, It's a Wonderful Life, Platoon (The music Adagio for Strings is in Platoon and The Elephant Man. Maybe the saddest music I've ever heard), all make me cry but The Elephant Man destroys me. It is without a doubt the saddest movie I've ever seen but there is a good amount of hope and overcoming despair. This movie will move you emotionally. It shows humanity at its worst and at its best but be prepared because above all this move is more heartbreaking than anything you have seen by far. I cried my eyes out for just about the entire thing. Bring tissues

Excellent movie. I really felt the character and really sympathized with the way he was treated. Well worth watching.