My Review on the Elephant Man

My review on “the elephant man” is that it is surprisingly very well thought of. This movie is great in that even though it came out in 1980, and is in black and white, it helps the watcher relate to John Merrick, the main character. The movie is based on the writings of Dr. Treves and to know that this movie it is a based on a true story is incredible. I like how David Lynch, the director, added different scenes to really tell John Merrick story and how John Merrick in reality is just a good guy. The movie really reaches out to the audience in showing to not judge a person based on looks. I am also very pleased with how the actors act. What I mean is that the actors are not forcing their emotions, and we can see that there is an actual connection besides just reading the lines. The movie helps us as audiences see that there is good and bad people, and teach us life lessons that we can learn from others. Only thing I really did not like about the movie is the mystery of his father and mother, yet we know the mother is r…well lets not spoil the movie. The movie has very different meanings that the director incorporates. I really enjoyed this movie and the way John Merrick looks and acts with the different characters seen through out the movie. The make up and costumes fit well with this theme.  Out 5 stars I give it a 4, although I really enjoyed it the missing information about his condition and his parents seems to lack in my opinion. However, I do recommend people to see this heart filled movie!

My Name is John Merrick

It’s been a loooong day. Strangely, I think it was a good day. Today Ms. Kendall visited me. Yes, Ms. Kendall, the famous actress took interest in ME. I was so happy, I never rally had someone take interest in me and care about me, until Dr. Treves. I was in my room when she came to visit me.  And let me include that my cathedral is coming a long pretty well. My detail and hard work is portrayed and it does not even look like cardboard. Well okay back to my story, who might say Ms. Kendall would come and visit me, John Merrick. Might I include that this is history my friend. Ms. Kendall is the sweetest lady, not only did she come visit me, but we even got to read and say the lines from Romeo and Juliet. I’m a HUGE fan of the theater and I felt honored that she rehearsed lines with me. To top it off she kissed me on the check! Ms. Kendall wanted to be my friend, and I like her as my friend. She understands my passion for theatre and just does not see me as a” different" person but as man, a man that I am! This was the highlight of my day, might I include of my life! Besides my regular meetings with Dr. Treves, I just spent my afternoon looking through the window, watching the day go by, a beautiful day! (:
                                                                                              John Merrick 

Welcome to my nightmare ...MUAHAHAMUHAH

            When I fall asleep, I really do not remember my dreams. However, when I think about nightmares and fears, I begin to wonder why is that people are scared of things? What are there fears? I believe that everyone is scared of something. It can be the smallest thing or the biggest thing, or maybe just the thought of something.  For example, some people are scared of death, others of birds, and some of public speaking! The fears out there are crazy and it is remarkable to know that everyone in this world is fearful of something.  I think you can overcome a fear it just takes time and people to actually understand or have an experience that will help them overcome things. When I think about my fears, it is hard for me to know what it is I am fearful of. I am not saying that I am not scared of something; I just do not have one that is my biggest fear. However, if I had to choose what it is I am fearful of is sprits and the idea of ghosts and death.  Although many people do not believe in spirits or ghosts, I say that I am scared of this because just the idea of being taken over by a “bad spirit” scares me. I also come to wonder what will happen to my body and me. What if I get possessed? The idea that I won’t be the same person anymore, or something can attack me as I am sleeping. They can be lurking at me as I walk or the idea that they know my every move. Although I do not remember my dreams, if my dream would consist of me being taken over, or possessed would be a NIGHTMARE!