Dead Again | 
| Actors: Jo Anderson, Obba Babatunde, Raymond Cruz, Patrick Doyle, Richard Easton (ii)
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.99
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Rating:  91 reviews
Sales Rank: 77784
Format: Anamorphic, Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 107 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 097363205777
EAN: 0097363205777
ASIN: B00004T9BY
Theatrical Release Date: August 23, 1991
Release Date: June 27, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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British thespian and sophomore director Kenneth Branagh follows up his adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry V with this abrupt change of pace, a slick, stylish thriller evocative of Hitchcock, classic film noir, and gothic shockers. Sporting an exaggerated American accent, Branagh stars as L.A. private eye Mike Church, a hard-boiled but softhearted detective who takes on the case of a mysterious amnesiac (Branagh's then-real-life wife, Emma Thompson). With the help of an offbeat furniture dealer and part-time hypnotist (Derek Jacobi), Grace (as Mike has named her) dredges up her hidden memories. Little do they realize that her recollections are of a past life in L.A.'s recent history, and as she recounts the details of a famous marriage that ended with a notorious murder (played out as black-and-white flashbacks starring Branagh and Thompson), events of the present begin to mirror the past, as if fate were pulling the two into fatal replay of history. Branagh's flashy, flourished direction echoes with an array of '40s and '50s classics and near classics (most notably Hitchcock's Rebecca and Spellbound) and drives the story with an edgy urgency, all the better to distract from some of the sillier elements of the plot. But while this film may not make literal sense in the harsh light of day, in the twilit, shadowy world of classic Hollywood this slyly inventive thriller is a bravura bit of old-fashioned entertainment, done up with modern flair. --Sean Axmaker
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 A NICELY TWISTED NOIR May 24, 2009
Geary A., Jones
Branagh, and Thompson were at the top of their game in this delectably stylish tale of reincarnation, and murder. The story is crisp, a little convoluted, but quickly-paced, with wonderful characters ( Andy Garcia is excellent as a lovesick journalist ), and an abundance of often unexpected turns. It is a very atmospheric film, with several nods to the great noir films of the 1940's, and 1950's. The music by Patrick Doyle lends superb support to this evocative thriller. It's well worth the price.
Good Melodrama May 10, 2009
drkhimxz (Freehold, NJ, USA)
With the help of Derek Jacobi, Branagh makes the most of a modest screenplay to provide a watchable film. Reviewers have more than adequately summarized the film; one hardly knows what it is legitimate to say about any film of this genre since giving away plot lines is contrary to the code of ethics of the Mystery Story League. At any rate, suffice to say that Jacobi is his customary masterful self, the female star is more than a bit beautiful, and the character actors have a chance for some decent bits. I see I am about 18 years late in seeing this film but my enjoyment should be a small clue that it still has something to offer for the small (comparatively speaking) screen viewer.
Dead Again April 30, 2009
Dakota L. Brown
If I'm reviewing this product, it's a nice, thought-provoking little film with some great surprise twists. If I'm reviewing the service, PERFECT. Received in perfect condition, quickly.
Why Dead Again is a Great Story. March 3, 2009
The Princess (MI)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
~SPOILERS INCLUDED~
Dead Again is, in my opinion, a classic case of a book quality movie. What does this mean? It means I find this representation to be all that a book would be but in movie realism. Every time I've watched this movie, I find something new and unique to this story, something that connects the past characters, Margret and Grace or Roman and Mike, together. Some are obvious after only one or two viewings. The slight stutter of our friendly "Laughing Duke" antiquity dealer, the spilling of the Champaign glass by Margret in the first regression scene. Other's, the `To Margret' toast of the same scene where Roman declares his date to have more charm then Grace, the way Gray Baker holds on to Mike's hand just a smidge too long while looking at it almost, dare I say, lovingly, are subtler examples that make this movie hands down one of thee most interesting, intricate love stories of all time. The relationships are real, not just fluffy prose. The action is believable, the devastation palpable and the score truly embodies, I believe, what this love story is all about. Hardships, loyalty, love, connection, Karma. I gained my first real look into the Karmic world via Dead Again and have believed whole heartedly in it every since. As a writer I thoroughly enjoyed the not one, but two daring plot twists. They are both, what I consider to be, the very definition of shock value. If your looking for an unlikely, non average romance then this is the movie for you. The action is as fulfilling as the story and the climax will not leave you with that `really I just wasted two hours watching that?' feeling by any means.
Dead Again DVD February 14, 2009
Alice Owens
The DVD was in excellent condition and the delivery was speedy! Highly recomend this seller
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