A 30 year old man, John Soames, has been in a coma since birth but a doctor is going to perform pioneering brain surgery in order to awaken him, with everything being filmed for TV. Once conscious Soames, the man-child, undergoes intensive schooling, which does not always go smoothly.
Amicus were known for their horror movies, in particular anthologies, which they excelled at, so this science-fiction/drama for me was of interest. Sadly I was hoping that there would be horror elements but there aren't, apart from being unsettling at times. Good, engaging movie, perhaps a little slow at times, but great cast & filming locations. It also gives a glimpse into 1970 England, when smoking was sociable, doctors had bottles of hard liquor in their offices and there are many old vehicles, now all classed as classics, to be seen. I felt sorry for Mr Soames, his plight was very sad at times, quite a moving tale but it is no classic.
Review of The Mind of Mr. Soames
