Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde [DVD]
Key Information
Subgenre
Based On A Novel, Serial Killers, Science Fiction
Languages
Original Language
English
DVD Editions
User Reviews
by Stephen_Murray on Mar 12, 2011
| Pros |
Barrymore(s), AL twists |
| Cons |
plodding J&H |
| Bottom Line |
3.5-star silent J&H, 4.2-star AL |
by amfunee on Sep 12, 2010
| Pros |
John Barrymore’s memorably grotesque perfomance |
| Cons |
Often conventional melodrama. |
| Bottom Line |
The best silent version of the oft-filmed horror story, with John Barrymore’s tour de force performance creating an impressively gruesome villain, along with the stodgy, all-too-wholesome doctor. |
by jackiechad on May 13, 2010
| Pros |
Brilliant depiction of Hyde, impressive morph |
| Cons |
Slow and disjointed |
| Bottom Line |
While Barrymore does an impressive job with his roles I didn't like the presentation of the story as a whole. Classic or not it could be better. |
| Pros |
Barrymore's performance. |
| Cons |
Story may be a bit too familiar to truly enjoy. |
| Bottom Line |
While it's longer than it needs to be, this one is a true horror classic. |
| Pros |
Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman, Lana Turner; chilling story and atmosphere |
| Cons |
Harry/Henry confusion; ending too abrupt; this version not listed here |
| Bottom Line |
Maybe the Fredric March version is better, but I haven't seen it. This version was scary enough for me. |
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