Great movie. One of my personal favourites. Great story, great performances, great direction, etc. All the cast was amazing, from Anthony Hopkins to Anne Bancroft or John Gielgud or Wendy Hiller, but specially John Hurt, he was incredible as John Merrick. Althought it was very hard and dificult act with so such makeup, Hurt does an incredible and touching performance. Not only in his body expressions, also in his eyes and voice change. One of the best performances ever on screen. And one of the best movies ever. Absolutely wonderful.