Review of The Elephant Man (1980) by Pauline Kael for The New Yorker — 07 Nov 2016
Lynch’s powerful depiction of Merrick (played by John Hurt) moves a viewer from revulsion and fear to empathy and tenderness.
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This review of The Elephant Man (1980) was written by Pauline Kael and published by The New Yorker on 07 Nov 2016.
The Elephant Man has generally received very positive reviews.
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