Review of Dead Again (1991) by Michael V — 08 Oct 2011
I love this noir-ish Hitchcock style thriller. Its lots of fun as well. Husband and wife team (married 1989-95) Branagh and Thompson shine as the leads. Branagh also directs. It sounds cheesy, but its not: both leads play dual roles, in 1949 and the present, swapping genders. At times both are funny, charming, perplexed, and exasperated.
The film is well made. Kudos to Andy Garcia's make-up technician. He is as convincing a dying old man as I've seen, complete with a cigarette-smoking tracheotomy! I think I'll give up smoking. Robin Williams also has a meaty, though small role. Its a great ride; the supernatural aspects could have been hokey but instead are gripping and mysterious, especially in the climax.
Whatever happened to Wayne (Hello,Newman) Knight?
This review of Dead Again (1991) was written by Michael V on 08 Oct 2011.
Dead Again has generally received positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
