I've never really "cried" during a movie, maybe been choked up or watery eyed, but just watched this for the first time and had literally had tears rolling down my cheeks. And not only just once or twice. This got to me multiple times throughout. What a spectacular and moving film!
shareThis and Grave of the Fireflies are the only two films I've seen that genuinely brings me tears. I'm glad it made an emotional impact on you too. It's such a powerful film. Very underrated as well and it's in my top 10 favourite films of all time.
shareThe book from the movie is harder to read than it is to watch in my opinion, but I was able to manage to hold back tears. I do know Bytes and the porter would be good guys to put their heads through windows. The agony Joseph Merrick must've suffered is unfathomable, I have never attended any freakshows, nor will I ever. This movie really makes you realize how terrible society can be and to treat all equally, regardless of their looks, handicaps, etc.,.
shareSuch an awesome thread and comments. I couldn't agree more. Merrick above all had such a beautiful spirit and as it is even now, people go by how a person looks rather than what is inside of their hearts.
I will always love this film.
PCL
Merrick above all had such a beautiful spirit and as it is even now, people go by how a person looks rather than what is inside of their hearts.
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In spite of all the unfathomable cruelty and suffering this soul endured, he at least got to end up his last days in the finest of company and with as much comfort and care that could be afforded to him. The scene that riled me up the most, even more than the exploitation by Bytes and the night porter, was that pompous ass doctor who was opposed to Merrick staying in the hospital on a permanent basis. This ignorant, privileged, self-important prick was supposed to be a care giver, and he refused to resign himself to the needs of one of the most unfortunate men the world would have known at that time, even today. He very soon had to swallow his pride and eat humble pie, due to the presence and support of the Princess Of Wales.
Exorcist: Christ's power compels you. Cast out, unclean spirit.
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This is such a powerful movie. I first saw it years ago, and I think it made me a more compassionate person. At the very least, it's made me try to be. He was such a beautiful soul, and this was such a beautiful movie. It's in my top 10 also.
shareI saw this movie when I was very young. I felt so bad for him 30 years ago and then watched it again (at the age of 41) and cried. A wonderful movie based upon a wonderful man. May God be with you John
shareIt was the first film that ever made me cry, I gave it a watch tonight after years of not seeing it and I cried even more... 😂
shareJoin the club. I just got back from seeing at an arthouse. There was no dry eyes in the place. When he started to cry when he met the doctor's wife and said, "I've never had such a beautiful woman treat me this way" i lost it.
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It's the only film as an adult that has got me upset , one of my favourite films.
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