The Man Who Lived Again (1936)

The Man Who Lived Again (1936). 1h 6m | Approved

“Boris Karloff is reason enough to see any film of his. The Man Who Changed His Mind is not an exception. At 62 minutes, I did think it was too short, youu0026#39;d expect a TV episode to be that length but not so much a film, and John Loder is rather stiff as a character that is not particularly interesting. However, The Man Who Changed His Mind is well shot with sets that add to the atmosphere. The music score, while itu0026#39;s never going to be one of my favourites, fits with the mood very well, with some memorable parts and it never overbears the drama. The dialogue is tongue-in-cheek and witty, advantaged also by being delivered with zest by the cast. The idea in variations has been done to death, but you donu0026#39;t care here because the story is suspenseful, fun and always interesting with not a moment when it drags. Other plot points such as the love triangle bring a touching yet never over-saccharine element to it but sensibly kept at minimum. Anna Lee is radiant in looks and proves to be a sympathetic actress also. Frank Cellier and Donald Calthrop are great as well, but Boris Karloff comes off best in one of his best ever performances, when heu0026#39;s on screen you cannot look away from him. To conclude, it is a shame that The Man Who Changed His Mind is seldom seen, itu0026#39;s not perfect but Karloffu0026#39;s performance especially makes for a film that I found myself enjoying a lot. 8/10 Bethany Cox”