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Dead Again

Dead Again

1991
Suspense/Thriller
1h 47m
Mike Church (Branagh) is an L.A. gumshoe with a knack for tossing off wisecracks and tracking down missing persons. But Church doesn't have a clue when he's hired to help a beautiful amnesia victim (Thompson) tormented by bloodcurdling nightmares. Then an eccentric antiques dealer and hypnotist (Derek Jacobi) leads Church to a startling discovery: The source of the nightmares may lie in a past-life connection to Margaret Strauss, a world-famous pianist allegedly murdered by her composer-husband Roman... in 1948. (Paramount)

Directed by:

Kenneth Branagh

Screenwriter:

Scott Frank

Starring:

Robin Williams, Wayne Knight, Derek Jacobi, Kenneth Branagh, Andy Garcia, Emma Thompson, Lois Hall, Richard Easton, Campbell Scott, Hanna Schygulla, Raymond Cruz, Patrick Montes

Genre:

Suspense/Thriller

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, German
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Dead Again

1991
Suspense/Thriller
1h 47m
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slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 02 Jul 2009
95
96th
A fantastic modern film noir with a lot of Hitchcockian influences and a surprising amount of comedy. The art direction has a definite surrealist feel to it too. Branagh, Thompson and Jacobi are absolutely fantastic in this - I still can't get over how perfect Branagh's American accent was. I think the only thing preventing me from giving this a full 100 is that Grace's hair is absolutely atrocious, even for a supposed eccentric artist.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
philipPhilip
Rated 06 Jan 2008
65
42nd
A really good thriller with a twist. The past-life element worked out better then one might think and it was exciting to the very end.
Rated 06 Jan 2008
lachapellelachapelle
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
86th
This movie will screw with your head. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Branagh and Thompson is outstanding. This is one of the best film noir films of the last 20 years. The last five minutes are fantastic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bubbletoadbubbletoad
Rated 28 Mar 2024
50
22nd
Not sure how or why I managed to finish this film. I think because it became an exercise in patience. Also to see if it would improve and would be something other than 1hr 48min of silliness.
Rated 28 Mar 2024
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 26 Apr 2022
75
59th
It is surprising that this premise works, but it is testament to Branagh's direction and the the cast's enthusiasm. Silly but effective.
Rated 26 Apr 2022
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 11 Apr 2019
30
7th
bir kötü parodi skeç daha araya katınca thompson & branagh eşliğinde snl bölümüne dönüşüyor herhalde. robin williams ve wayne knight karakterlerinin münasebetsiz etkilerini de hesaba katarak daha çok dönemin kendini aşırı ciddiye alan gerilimleriyle dalga geçiyor diye düşünürken branagh'ın yönetmen yorumuna baktım ve malesef...
Rated 11 Apr 2019
lexlex
Rated 21 Dec 2014
80
53rd
A movie with Hitchcockian influence all over it, and although the conclusion isn't the most satisfying, the setup, acting and directing are all fantastic for the most part. It's decidedly old school in its tone and technique which might feel a bit odd for a film made in 1991, but when it emulates its influences so well there's no reason to nitpick at it. Recommended for Hitchcock, Welles and mystery/suspense film lovers.
Rated 21 Dec 2014
ella_mayElla May
Rated 21 Jan 2014
70
50th
The plot seems to depend on the fact that two of the characters are reincarnated former lovers. This is handled without apparent irony, meanwhile there are several slapstick or corny comedy sequences that seemed out of place. Interesting movie, but overall I was not particularly impressed.
Rated 21 Jan 2014
glm01glm01
Rated 22 Oct 2013
76
53rd
75.500
Rated 22 Oct 2013
thehynesthehynes
Rated 31 Jul 2013
40
12th
Cant believe this turned a profit at the box office, it smacks of a straight to VHS production to me. It screams out TV Movie in fact. I can imagine it on in the afternoon in between an episode of Quincy and perhaps a Columbo.
Rated 31 Jul 2013
criteenqueCriteenque
Rated 20 May 2012
30
43rd
As a director, Branagh makes smart, gritty choices that allow for us to stretch our minds while making us laugh all the while at smart, genuinely witty humor.
Rated 20 May 2012
glmglm
Rated 25 Oct 2011
77
59th
77.333
Rated 25 Oct 2011
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 23 Jun 2011
72
41st
I wasn't really digging the idea from the get go, and the way it turns out ends up pretty flat, the leads verge on the annoying, but Williams and Garcia put out some straightforward, if not lukewarm performances. Give it a miss if you have a choice, but bare in mind there's a reason no one remembers it.
Rated 23 Jun 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 09 Oct 2010
67
57th
The whole premise is kind of silly but forgivable since it is so well made and both leads are engaging.
Rated 09 Oct 2010
mlpgaffneymlpgaffney
Rated 19 Aug 2009
87
71st
This was actually a pretty decent movie with a little twist at the end. I don't know about multiple viewings, but I liked it when I saw it.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
omercyme33OMercyMe33
Rated 19 May 2009
50
33rd
Although this movie has a kick-ass title, Dead Again (1991) is pretty dull for at least 50% of the run-time. With Kenneth Branagh directing, at least the acting is pretty damn good. Branagh and Emma Thompson both do pretty good American accents, and Robin Williams and Wayne Knight (better none as Newman on Seinfeld) fit their roles pretty well. Not good, not bad.
Rated 19 May 2009
esmerodoEsmerodo
Rated 14 May 2009
95
94th
You really can't go wrong with a stylish thriller starring Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi & Emma Thompson. Very Hitchcockian.
Rated 14 May 2009
stainStain
Rated 15 Mar 2008
60
47th
It's fun to see Branagh playing an American, but this movie is just too chicky and too silly. A good example of how stage-trained actors and directors often make absolute fools of themselves when they attempt to make a movie
Rated 15 Mar 2008
dustydDustyd
Rated 17 Sep 2007
90
98th
A near masterpiece
Rated 17 Sep 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 23 Aug 2007
82
82nd
Very Good
Rated 23 Aug 2007
walkaboutwalkabout
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
53rd
Seen this in theaters back then and it's still one of my biggest guilty pleasures.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
64
22nd
I remember sort of liking it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kewilsonkewilson
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
43rd
good but dated
Rated 14 Aug 2007
citysqwirlcitysqwirl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
61
20th
Given these two actors, this should have been much more involving that it was.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
59th
Good stuff. A solid thriller.
Rated 14 Aug 2007

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