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Total Recall

R Released Jun 1, 1990 1h 49m Sci-Fi Action List
82% Tomatometer 76 Reviews 79% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings
Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a bored construction worker in the year 2084 who dreams of visiting the colonized Mars. He visits "Rekall," a company that plants false memories into people's brains, in order to experience the thrill of Mars without having to travel there. But something goes wrong during the procedure; Quaid discovers that his entire life is actually a false memory and that the people who implanted it in his head now want him dead. Read More Read Less
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Under Paul Verhoeven's frenetic direction, Total Recall is a fast-paced rush of violence, gore, and humor that never slacks.

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Kevin Maher Times (UK) Forget about the disposable Colin Farrell remake from 2012. Rated: 5/5 Nov 20, 2020 Full Review David Robinson Times (UK) The film's visual invention is offset by its visceral nastiness. Schwarzenegger's self-deprecatory good humour prevails none the less. Jun 23, 2020 Full Review Nigel Andrews Financial Times Suffice it that machines crackle, futureworlds whirl and beings human and animal metamorphose before our eyes. Sci-fl addicts, see and enjoy. Everyone else may await, though not over-eagerly, the video. Jun 23, 2020 Full Review Terry Francis Southern Voice (Atlanta) Undoubtedly the film will make millions, but Schwarzenegger still can't act worth a damn and neither he nor anyone associated with the film can ever buy what they don't have -- it's called class. Rated: 1/4 May 9, 2023 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) There is no need to dress it up in order to have fun. [Full review in Spanish] Oct 28, 2022 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review A joyful contradiction to be embraced for its raw sensory energy and momentum, but savored for its unpredictably complicated Dickian themes exploring the nature of identity, fantasies, and reality. Rated: 4/4 Oct 3, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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João Vitor d A classic from the 90s with Arnold Schwarzenegger being Arnold Schwarzenegger, a very exciting story, especially because it deals with a theme that I really like, the manipulation of memories, the question of knowing what is reality and what is not, and if that really matters. The pace is excellent, the fact that Quaid is being chased throughout the entire film contributes a lot to this perception. The CG and visual effects are not the best and can be a little weird sometimes but it doesn't affect the overall experience of the movie. A classic that you must watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/15/24 Full Review Mooey H Total Recall blasts off as a 5-star sci-fi masterpiece! Arnie chews scenery as Quaid in a mind-bending blend of action, humor, and wild twists. Reality? Mars? Who knows? A must-see sci-fi trip! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/24/24 Full Review Simone C Classic Schwarzy movie, entertaining, easy to follow, good story, good acting. And I am a huge fan of Michael Ironside. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/21/24 Full Review Marcos V I love this movie. Open your Mind…lol.😂 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/15/24 Full Review Vladimir D A timeless classic. It's not perfect as far as Arnold goes, that goes to flicks like Terminator 2 and the like. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Miroljub D Thriller sci-fi done right. Still a romp decades later. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a bored construction worker in the year 2084 who dreams of visiting the colonized Mars. He visits "Rekall," a company that plants false memories into people's brains, in order to experience the thrill of Mars without having to travel there. But something goes wrong during the procedure; Quaid discovers that his entire life is actually a false memory and that the people who implanted it in his head now want him dead.
Director
Paul Verhoeven
Producer
Buzz Feitshans, Ronald Shusett
Screenwriter
Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, Philip K. Dick, Jon Povill, Gary Goldman
Distributor
Image Entertainment Inc., Live Video, TriStar Pictures, Artisan Entertainment
Production Co
TriStar Pictures, Carolco Pictures Inc.
Rating
R
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 1, 1990, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Oct 10, 2020
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 26, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$117.8M
Runtime
1h 49m
Sound Mix
Surround, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Dolby SR, Stereo
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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