My review of The Elephant Man

The film The Elephant Man was a great movie in my opinion, it was something very different to today's movies of course which caught my attention. This film made me incorporated many different elements that caught my attention such as emotional appeal, and logical appeal. As a member of the audience it made me relate both to John Merick and Dr. Trevis, whom were both two distinct characters who came together in a fantastic way. This film had a meaning behind it, making it more intriguing for me. I was constantly questioning myself for the actions of Bites, Dr.Trevis, the Night Porter, and John Merick, which I loved because it made me think beyond the screen into the real world. Especially the part where Dr.Trevis asks his wife "Am I a good man or a bad man?' this made me realize that actions where to be done not because of ones benefits but for the wanting of doing something kind. Seeing the struggles of John Merick and at one part of the film seeing him reach happiness captivated me, how can some one that has gone through physical abuse and has such a tormenting past achieve happiness? all because of the actions of the people surrounding him. Overall it was a great movie which is also inspiring.