Review of The Incredible Shrinking Man

It's horribly unfair to judge a film made nearly 50 years ago since we all expect so much from films now. This was a product of the late 50's and yet still holds up fairly well, even today. The acting of that time, especially in films like this one, tended to be a little overdone and this one's no exception. The acting is better than could be expected despite the fact that there were no big-name actors in this film at all. The props were extremely important, and everything seemed just the right size. As the main character got smaller, everyday objects had to get bigger in relation to him. This film is entirely about perspective, and the director managed to capture it pretty well. For their day, the special effects are also pretty good. Overall, I'd give this film a solid 7.