Worth seeing mainly for Chaney's remarkable performance; even bowed and constricted by the heavy weights he used to help simulate Quasimodo's crippled gait, his body remains extraordinarily expressive. Full Review

Rating: 8/10 -- From any facet or dimension, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a true classic in its own right due to its ambition, scope, scale and payoff. However, the real reason to see this film is the incomparable performance of one Lon Chaney. Full Review

Rating: 3.5/4 -- An awe-inspiring achievement, featuring magnificent sets (built on the Universal backlot), the proverbial cast of thousands (the crowd scenes are mesmerizing) and an opportunity to catch Lon Chaney at his most commanding. Full Review

Although it is an elaborate-studied piece of work, over which much time and many dollars have been spent, it makes no tumultuous call upon our enthusiasm. Full Review

Rating: 4/5 -- It's for [Chaney's] inimitable genius alone that this sprawling saga is now most fondly remembered. Full Review

Rating: 5/5 -- This classic silent film will appeal to teens. Full Review

Rating: 3.5/4 -- It's held up remarkably well. Full Review