Review of Seconds (1966) by Adrian B — 16 Jun 2012
Comparably irregular John Frankenheimer movie to his others where an older man (John Randolph), who is happily married, is taken in by an organization ("Company" is what it is titled) who take current lives and change them completely.
There, he sworn into an operation after a bizarre interview, goes through extensive surgery, and becomes a younger man (Rock Hudson), with a new name, fingerprints and background history. The organization then declares him dead in a hotel fire, which will be reported to his wife, and he begins to adjust to his new life, although not in the way the "Company" likes.
At times hokey, this odd movie has a compelling residue to it that it makes more interesting than should be. Hudson's performance is pretty good as the new individual, although he doesn't appear until around 25 to 30 minutes into the movie.
Goofy, but very watchable.
This review of Seconds (1966) was written by Adrian B on 16 Jun 2012.
Seconds has generally received very positive reviews.
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