The Elephant Man

Great box set of 4k and blu ray film!Great picture and sound!

David Lynch holds the mirror up and reveals the true monsters in this film, us.

The Elephant Man is a black and white cinematic masterpiece by David Lynch, with memorably subtle and searing performances from Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt. Since this drama is based on a true case study of extreme physical developmental deformity, it may have been too painful to watch the suffering of Joseph Merrick, called John Merrick in the script, in colour. Lynch systematically juxtaposes cruelty shown towards the afflicted gentleman, with scenes demonstrating the opposite approach of kindness and compassion, most notably from the character played by Anthony Hopkins, the surgeon Frederick Treves, who tries to help Merrick and treat him with dignity, and Alexandra, Princess of Wales. This creates the perception that the society of the time was sharply divided into the morally dubious and the civilised. The film succeeds both as a moral fable and as a period piece. It is beautifully acted and filmed.

Excellent 2020 re-release with a bonus disc. Most people will be familiar with the story of the Elephant Man. The film is a classic & this edition has a very good bonus disc well worth a watch. It includes a short documentary on John "Joseph" Merrick which gives the true timeline of events. Also interviews with David Lynch(Directed & Wrote the screenplay). An In-depth interview with John Hurt is very good. Mel Brooks was the Executive Producer but kept his name out of public view because everybody would think it was a parody upon release.The movie is an emotionally charged journey of hope & despair brilliantly displayed by John Hurt & Anthony Hopkins. A classic.

Amazing film a fabulous transfer and that is just the Blu-Ray. Is an easy choice apart from if you own a 4K player. Which one do you buy!

This film stars Antony Hopkins who plays a medical doctor. In this film he helps and finds this man called Joseph Merrick who seems to be working in a circus attraction ground. This was probably one of Antony Hopkins earliest performances, he looks young in his film. This film as some effective dramatic moments in it. It was filmed in black and white. In the Johnny Depp film, From Hell, they have put in a small segment about Joseph Merrick where you can see him in full colour.

I already had a 1-disc edition of this classic British movie,without extras,so when I discovered that a 40th anniversary 2-DVD edition was being released,I just had to buy it,and I am so glad I did.John Hurt is absolutely superb in his heartbreaking role of John Merrick,a man ostracized by nineteenth century society,cruelly abused by being paraded in a freak show,because of his terrible facial deformities. He is rescued by the kindly Dr Frederick Treves,(an equally superb performance by the future Sir Anthony Hopkins) who gradually introduces him to a London that had previously shunned him.Also in brilliant supporting roles are Anne Bancroft and Sir John Gielgud,to name a few. A thoroughly excellent true story. A British masterpiece.

I so much wanted to see this restored film in UHD at the cinema. Covid-19 put paid to that. The blu-ray disc however is absolutely stunning. Crystal clear image with a fantastic depth of field. Almost 3D like in appearance. Such a pity that the sound is only 2 channel. But this doesn't distract from the emotions that this film evokes. Having seen the original, I still wept during this latest offering. A heartbreaking story, but a must see movie.