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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — The Elephant Man

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dysartmanach — 11 years ago(December 11, 2014 06:28 PM)

this movie is a sheer stroke of brilliance, and it will forever have my reverence. That being said, I simply can not bring myself to revisit it ever. Brilliance aside, I can not endure the bleak sadness of it. And for me, that's saying a lot!

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anchorman360 — 11 years ago(December 13, 2014 06:20 PM)

I completely agree, I could watch United 93 and Dead Man Walking multiple times but definitely not this.

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dysartmanach — 11 years ago(December 14, 2014 05:57 PM)

Lol true. Another one like that for me is Dancer in the Dark with Bjork. Oh boy

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bookstore451 — 11 years ago(December 23, 2014 02:56 PM)

Came here to say the same thing. I've put off seeing this for years, knowing how hard it would be for me to watch. I'll recommend this film to others, but I won't be watching along with them.

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rgibson-20 — 10 years ago(May 17, 2015 05:05 PM)

For a long time I said the same thing. Then, today I watched it again after 30 years. Moving all over again.

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Soodinum — 10 years ago(September 19, 2015 06:05 AM)

I've seen it quite a few times.

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imbluzclooby — 10 years ago(November 23, 2015 01:51 PM)

It took me quite some courage to watch this the first time it was released in the theaters. I must have seen it 4 more times after that. I was hooked and intrigued by this incredible and powerful film. This movie operates on our conscience on so many levels, but is purely honest and never pulls any punches.
The vivid use of the sets, costumes, acting, character development along with all of the elaborate details and nuances are indicative of Lynch's brilliance.

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littlenightmusic-15077 — 10 years ago(December 04, 2015 12:07 AM)

I watched it all the way through for the third time. It was on, I believe, Showtime. Never fails to move me.

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spookyrat1 — 10 years ago(January 27, 2016 04:38 AM)

Once seen, it is difficult to forget.