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In 1949, composer Roman Strauss is executed for the murder of his wife. In 1990s Los Angeles, a detective comes across a mute amnesiac woman who is somehow linked to the Strauss murder.
A young woman suffering from amnesia is adopted by a composer after being found wandering and mute. As she tries to uncover her past, she becomes entangled in a web of mystery involving reincarnation and a murder that occurred decades earlier. She must unravel the truth before she succumbs to the same fate as her past self.
Dead Again received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who generally praised its intricate plot, atmospheric direction, and the performances of its lead actors. Some found the reincarnation premise intriguing, while others felt it occasionally became convoluted. The film was a moderate commercial success.
Praised for its stylish direction and neo-noir atmosphere.
The performances of Branagh and Thompson are a highlight.
The complex reincarnation plot can be both intriguing and confusing.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's ambitious plot and the chemistry between the lead actors, finding it a unique and engaging mystery. Some viewers felt the storyline became a bit hard to follow at times.
The film's central concept of reincarnation is inspired by the 1940s film 'The Thirteenth Letter,' though 'Dead Again' is not a direct remake.
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Decent enough albeit convoluted as well, but I found it to be watchable and an interesting enough premise, although somewhat weird hearing Branaugh put on an American 'accent'. Nice seeing Robin Williams especially since his name isn't on t...
Kenneth Branagh's first film, **HENRY V**, was a critical triumph. But since it was a Shakespeare story, it is overlooked as high-brow. With **DEAD AGAIN** as his sophomore directorial effort, Branagh has a film for the popcorn crowd. If ...
By far, my favourite film of Branagh's that he's directed. A solid mystery/thriller--the kind that's not done enough these days IMHO. Though he's certainly diversified his oeuvre recently, what with Disney remakes and even superhero films, ...