The Mind of Mr. Soames

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isla s This is an intriguing watch, in terms of the plot. I can only imagine what it may be like for someone put in Nicholas (Mr. Soames) position. Its a bit daft at times perhaps but its certainly thought provoking. One thing its hard not to comment on is the old fashioned technology on show - of course this flm wasn't made yesterday (dating from 1970) and it clearly shows. I imagine the science behind such a scenario happening (whereby a baby is kept medically alive for 30 years but without being fully conscious) would have changed and so specialists would perhaps think differently about how to deal with someone essentially brought back to full life nowadays but the naive aspect to it is somehow charming. However, I felt the ending was a bit abrupt. I wouldn't say its more than good, hence my rating but if the story intrigues you, then I'd recommend it, if your ok with older films. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Even in its time it was probably considered schlock. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Sold as a horror film, but really more of a drama. Terrance stamp is good, as always, but eventually, the film just does not quite work Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review eric b "The Mind of Mr. Soames" is an interesting vehicle for Terence Stamp, who's otherwise known for much more brutish characters. But the film's premise (sympathetic innocent with unusual traits is cruelly confined for scientific observation, but eventually seeks freedom) is overly familiar now, whether we're talking about "E.T.," "Powder," "Escape from the Planet of the Apes" or countless other sci-fi melodramas. Soames (Stamp) is a man who has been in a coma for 30 years, but is miraculously awakened with a new medical procedure. Intense therapy teaches him to belatedly talk, walk and reason, but his host facility is reluctant to release him once he seems capable of sustaining himself. Of course, there's one good-hearted doctor (Robert Vaughn) who understands. A weak ending leaves a bland aftertaste. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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