Review of Island of Lost Souls

This is worth watching for many reasons. First, who doesn't like anything the author H.G. Wells does? After that, I find Charles Laughton fascinating and finally watching a movie from the thirties is interesting of itself. The story given is that a scientist who was not appreciated in the city and supported by the medical profession refuses to give-in or give-up and moves his experiments to an island where he won't bothered. There, he can work things out and when done, go back to civilization with the results. Sounds like a plan to me and that is what we watch develop and unfold but with a few twists here and there. It is also interesting to behold the different animals and try to guess their original form. I have watched the different versions of this story over the years some better than others as it has been remade at least twice with such stars as Burt Lancaster, Michael York and Marlon Brando no less. I usually recommend a meal, sandwich, snack or goody with a tasty drink while watching movies. It just makes it more enjoyable as movie fans can attest. However, I had trouble eating with this film and I wont explain why. Perhaps you can have your snack and then have a different experience? Enjoy this classic for its time