Review of The Man Without a Face (1993) by Al S — 04 Aug 2008

A very touching drama about aesthetics & substance!

This review of The Man Without a Face (1993) was written by Al S on 04 Aug 2008.

The Man Without a Face has generally received positive reviews.

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This film is the debut of Mel Gibson as director, in a film where also it plays the main role, as a man who lives away from the other people…

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By Frank K (75) on 06 Aug 2014

Wow.....i have just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch.....its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout…

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This film does have something of a charm about it - its one that tackles an important issue that affects both children and adults, that of…

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By Leslie D (151) on 28 Jun 2009

So on one end we have an ex-teacher named Justin McLeod (Mel Gibson) who suffers from a horrific accident, leaving him forever disfigured…

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By Sara W (330) on 16 Oct 2009

A question of what's behind the man and not the face…

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By Jessie V (570) on 28 May 2009

Yes a very good movie Mel Gibson way excellent 5*…

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Gibson's directorial debut is both touching and sad. It rises above being a melodrama with 2 great performances in the central roles…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 08 Apr 2017

Movie about a man with a disfigured face who befriends a boy and then tutors him. Mel Gibson sucks. I hated this movie. One of the worst I've seen…

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