Robert Louis Stevenson's novella (Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - 1886) summarizes the immortal conflict of good and evil inside the human. Its sad ending has penetrating melancholy which makes it a tragedy of the human weakness in front of evil. That's why I believe that it is one of the most lasting novels in the history of humanity. Actually, as times goes by, it develops insisting presence, because, as the devil said it better in (The Devil's Advocate - 1997): "Don't try to deny that the 20th century is mine". Obviously, Hyde - as the novel predicted perfectly - prevails, and so many times lately!
Now this is not "based on", but "derived from" the famous novel. It's a TV movie, namely - this time - simple, talkative and a bit poor (Hyde's mask was "apparently" a mask!). But I loved the first transformation's scene, it freaks out. The plot is interesting with Cheryl Ladd's storyline. And surely Michael Caine adds a lot to it.
Back then, Caine was seduced by historical and based on famous literary pieces, especially done for the TV. Between the end of the 1980s and the end of the 1990s, he played: Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline in (Jack the Ripper - 1988), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in (Jekyll & Hyde - 1990), Captain Nemo in (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - 1997). Not to mention that in the same period's cinema, he played Sherlock Holmes in (Without a Clue - 1988), and Ebenezer Scrooge in (The Muppet Christmas Carol - 1992).
His presence gives (Jekyll & Hyde) an electrifying sense. He makes it memorable. I can't forget his moment running in the street, screaming for help, while his last transformation into Hyde.
The movie displays tender movie-making, especially the cinematography. However, what really stands alone is the last shot. It's one of the most shocking endings, rather moments, I have ever experienced. The truth of the son who Dr. Jakell leaves as Hyde's is so cleverly written and directed. And on a deeper level, it assures that the world will be for Hyde not Jakell. Naturally I think, since we're all the breed of Cain!
Nice movie altogether, with a majestic Michael Caine, and some dark twist which leaves unmistakable bitter feel.
Now this is not "based on", but "derived from" the famous novel. It's a TV movie, namely - this time - simple, talkative and a bit poor (Hyde's mask was "apparently" a mask!). But I loved the first transformation's scene, it freaks out. The plot is interesting with Cheryl Ladd's storyline. And surely Michael Caine adds a lot to it.
Back then, Caine was seduced by historical and based on famous literary pieces, especially done for the TV. Between the end of the 1980s and the end of the 1990s, he played: Chief Insp. Frederick Abberline in (Jack the Ripper - 1988), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in (Jekyll & Hyde - 1990), Captain Nemo in (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - 1997). Not to mention that in the same period's cinema, he played Sherlock Holmes in (Without a Clue - 1988), and Ebenezer Scrooge in (The Muppet Christmas Carol - 1992).
His presence gives (Jekyll & Hyde) an electrifying sense. He makes it memorable. I can't forget his moment running in the street, screaming for help, while his last transformation into Hyde.
The movie displays tender movie-making, especially the cinematography. However, what really stands alone is the last shot. It's one of the most shocking endings, rather moments, I have ever experienced. The truth of the son who Dr. Jakell leaves as Hyde's is so cleverly written and directed. And on a deeper level, it assures that the world will be for Hyde not Jakell. Naturally I think, since we're all the breed of Cain!
Nice movie altogether, with a majestic Michael Caine, and some dark twist which leaves unmistakable bitter feel.