Mark Kermode reviews The Elephant Man | BFI Player

[@KevinSmith-wp9qs]

Hopkins is wonderful in this movie, a very subtle performance.

[@andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697]

one of my favourite movies and made me cry absolutely loved it by David lynch

[@Elephant2024]

This movie broke me a kid. Still resonates powerfully as an adult. You cannot discuss the greatest directors of all time without mentioning the name David Lynch. Whether we are talking about 'The Elephant Man', 'Blue Velvet', 'Mulholland Drive', 'Twin Peaks' or any production that he directed and presided over, his style of filmmaking was unique and made a monumental impact. Thank you Mr. Kermode for showcasing this classic.

[@wibblewobble1934]

This film absolutely destroyed me emotionally, I was a complete wreck. 10/10 masterpiece.

[@emmanuelsalazar9424]

My favourite Lynch work. Absolutely beautiful!

[@eargasm1072]

De Niro deserved an Oscar for "Raging Bull", but so did Hurt and Hopkins for their performances in this excellent film

[@rewster7]

Was a very good year for films

[@viningscircle]

Hurt was a phenomenal actor. Back in the 80s I requested and received an autographed photo of him and for the life of me cannot recall what happened to it. I also thought his performance in the biopic "Champions" (1984), based on the British steeplechase rider Bob Champion, who overcame cancer, was exceptional. And, going further back, did a fine turn in "10 Rillington Place" (1970).

[@BrandenBrazil]

The apex of cinema!

[@brerrabbit9585]

It has the feel of a classic horror film with some 'steampunk' thrown in, but it is neither. A truly moving film that shows how misunderstanding can make an innocent man into a 'monster', especially when there is no basis for fear.

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

RIP David Lynch (20/01/46 - 16/01/25).

[@JD.78]

Tremendous movie with great performances all round.

[@gohumberto]

I'm a photographer with a love of shooting in Black & White. Watching this film reminds me why. It's stunningly beautiful. Monochrome perfection.

[@RobertKincaid-vq3hn]

i remember going to see this film in the New year of 1981 and Sir Anthony Hopkins is still making films

[@chrishiggins7166]

Director David Lynch makes one of his best films, the cast deliver one of their best roles in this emotional, stylish, masterfully directed & well crafted biopic. (93%) (4.5/5 stars) (positive)

[@ChilliCheezdog]

I have the soundtrack to 'Love and Death on Long Island.' Now I feel I must listen to it again.

[@monickalynn4365]

Great film

[@meesalikeu]

its a shame they didnt leave lynch alone for dune, but i still like it a lot and anyway he has so many great movies like elephant man here.

[@kindnessfirst9670]

Well done Mel Brooks!

[@johnmc3862]

100%.

[@AussoOnePlus]

I cannot watch Elephant Man and Solaris ever again! I will slash my wrists

[@Sdfghjk442]

Why? Is it because it's so sad and emotional?

[@tonymack66]

You mean Joseph Merrick?

[@jonathanb1406]

He does, that's literally why he said Joseph to start with? He says "nay John Merrick" because the films script calls him John.

[@jonathanb1406]

Reongaro Yes, again, because the film calls him John.

[@danielc7773]

I'm still puzzled by this odd fashion for burning in English subtitles for videos. It's obviously great that captions are available, but why are you forcing us all to read them? I paid no attention to this at all, I was just reading along with the words as spoken. I can't not read the text. Maybe I should mute the audio.

[@squamish4244]

I wonder why the movie chose John instead of his actual name, Joseph.

[@Lukozer]

In the original manuscript of the book this film was based on, "The Elephant Man And Other Reminiscences" by Frederick Treves, his name was written as Joseph, but for reasons no-one knows to this day, Treves crossed out all references to "Joseph" Merrick and wrote over them "John". Treves did develop alzheimers in later life so it's possible this is why, but it's one of things we'll probably never find out.

[@justjim3168]

Ah, the Critic. Referred to by the late great Kenneth Williams as _"the eunach at the orgy."_

[@nectarinedreams7208]

What? And Kenneth Williams died 34 years ago, mate. Hardly late, albeit great.

[@JJJackson777]

Karl Pilkingtons' favourite film

[@carolynjones6524]

Brilliant, just Brilliant