Review of The Elephant Man (1980) by Bryan P — 26 May 2009

One of the saddest movies ever. That will leave you feeling like someone removed your heart only to have stomped all over it.

This review of The Elephant Man (1980) was written by Bryan P on 26 May 2009.

The Elephant Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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