I never really expected what this movie would be like it was a strange film. at first i was a little put off by the style the opening sequence was a little confusing and cheesy but after 20 minutes or so i got into it, the really retro style of filming like its the 30's. the story its self is what kept me into it just to see how much suffering the guy goes through. this is first movie that actually made me cry since i was a child and it was really unexpected they just make u really feel sympathetic towards john hurts character. The most convincing part of the movie is the acting itself. Hopkins was superb throughout but a bow has to go to John Hurt for what should have been an Oscar winning performance. If u can handle an a retro-stylized and emotionally intense film then this is definitely worth a watch.
Review of The Elephant Man
