- Release Date: 1993
- Runtime: 115 min
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Mel Gibson, Nick Stahl, Margaret Whitton, Fay Masterson ... see all
- Director: Mel Gibson
- Plot: The story of a relationship between a teacher and his troubled pupil. Justin McLeod is a former teacher who lives as a recluse on the edge of town. His face... Read more
User Reviews
Great Movie!!!!!!!
Jun 13, 2008
mikeymaster2001 - yahoo.com
Jun 13, 2008mikeymaster2001 - yahoo.com
This is such a good movie.One of my favorites now.Its about a kid named Chuck Norstadt.He thinks his father died in a jet crash or something but he finds out later that that is not true.He asks Justin McLeod(Mel Gibson),a former... Full review
Wonderful
Apr 15, 2007
sirius_m42 - yahoo.com
Apr 15, 2007sirius_m42 - yahoo.com
This movie shows that no matter who you are, you shouldn't judge on the appearance of anybody. This shows the true nature of what can happen if you prejudge someone. I love how this movie also shows what happens, and how... Full review
Great
Apr 02, 2007
dixielandkatienewjerseygirl - yahoo.com
Apr 02, 2007dixielandkatienewjerseygirl - yahoo.com
I love this movie. Its one of my favorites. Mel Gibson is awesome. Its a movie that the whole family should watch.... Full review
Great Movie!
Mar 20, 2007
kellys4bush - yahoo.com
Mar 20, 2007kellys4bush - yahoo.com
Poignant story with many unexpected twists and turns in plot. Nick Stahl and Mel Gibson have plenty of on-screen chemistry in the coming-of-age tale. Mel's character's mystery yet likability (who couldn't love Mel?) keeps the viewer waiting to see his fate... Full review
life with no face
Jan 12, 2007
lilbeckyluvsu - yahoo.com
Jan 12, 2007lilbeckyluvsu - yahoo.com
this movie was overall good... not a lot of people have seen it though i do have to say that it is one of my favorites... love between the two can't be beat!... Full review
Touching
Aug 23, 2006
veroniqueleblanc - yahoo.com
Aug 23, 2006veroniqueleblanc - yahoo.com
We've all had those teachers who have inspired us, those summers that have changed our lives...this movies brings it all back. It is a poignant tale of hope, of crime and punishment, of redemption, of love, and friendship. The characters will... Full review
'et tu, chuckus'
Aug 18, 2006
coreyno1 - imdb.com
Aug 18, 2006coreyno1 - imdb.com
in his feature film debut, Nick Stahl plays Chuck a boy who has come from a family that has been broken several times. he has no one who can understand him and he has failed an exam that will gain... Full review
Touching but not quite right
Aug 14, 2006
bethany4788 - yahoo.com
Aug 14, 2006bethany4788 - yahoo.com
This movie was overall, a good one. The direction was fantastic. Not sure about the story though, it gets a bit mixed up at times. Mr McLeod's difigured was good though, so if you like seeing horrible things, see this! If... Full review
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Apr 28, 2006
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Apr 28, 2006dontwannaclosemyeyez - yahoo.com
OMG THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES I HAVE SEEN BECAUSE IT INCLUDES EVERY CATEGORIE ASPECTS OF LIFE FROM HUMOR TO DRAMA THIS MOVIE PROJECTS THe TRUE MEANING OF WHAT LIFE SHOULD BE ABOUT!... Full review
awesome
Apr 08, 2006
broadwayszdiva - yahoo.com
Apr 08, 2006broadwayszdiva - yahoo.com
fabulous movie!!! the acting and topic was amazing. i recommend this movie. and the good part was that it wasnt boring in the beginning like other drama movies. loved it!!... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Feb 24, 2004DVD Talk
Although somewhat of a sidenote, I must address one issue that has been widely misunderstood since the film's release in 1993: The Man Without A Face is not based on Mel Gibson's life.
At just under two hours, The Man Without A Face never overstays its welcome, and the beautiful New England settings will stay with you long after the movie closes.
... Full Review
| Aug 28, 1993Deseret News
MDT Mel Gibson does himself proud with the imperfect but noble....As a director, Gibson gives too much weight to the nasty side of his female characters....ultimately satisfying "Man Without a Face," marking the superstar's first directing effort.....And Gibson is also excellent.....joins the array of fine children's performances that have highlighted the summer..... ... Full Review
| Aug 25, 1993Washington Post
In "The Man Without a Face," Mel Gibson reminds us that he doesn't need one-liners and explosive special effects to warrant our attention.
Though Stahl and Gibson carry the film, the director has left room for others to make an impression: Gaby Hoffman, as Chuck's precociously feminist 10-year-old sister, steals her scenes (as she does in "Sleepless in Seattle"); Whitton manages to temper her apparent selfishness with genuine love for Chuck; and Richard Masur is quite funny as an overly hip... ... Full Review
Austin Chronicle
In The Man Without a Face, Gibson proves that it takes more than a great make-up department to create a great movie -- though it is interesting how his character's horrible facial disfigurement is conveniently arranged to allow him one good profile.
Usually, I am not so persnickety about such things, especially with first-timers, but the accumulation of mis-matched shots is so great that you have to wonder why some of the more experienced crew members weren't climbing the rafters to say “Whoa,... ... Full Review
Chicago Sun-Times
Here is what I mean about the movie not being willfully dumb.
The most striking element in Mel Gibson 's "The Man Without a Face" is the intelligence of the language.
... Full Review
News
The Man Without a Face (PG-13)
washingtonpost.com –
1993-08-27
In the mixed-up, muddleheaded Mel-o-drama "The Man Without a Face," People magazine's Sexiest Man of 1985 goes to extremes to prove he's Not Just a Pretty Face. ... Full Article
Mel Gibson's first directorial effort is an unusual success, hinting that the wonderful Braveheart would soon follow. The Man Without a Face is a compelling story of a kid who runs across the town's outcast, a man with ugly burn... ... Full Article
The Men Who Stare at Goats takes a promising premise of U.S. soldiers wielding paranormal powers as weapons of peace and a strong-enough cast to pull it off, and squanders it all on an uneven comedy that grows increasingly dull... ... Full Article

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