| Total Recall (1990), 
				Director: Paul Verhoeven, not R for language, sci-fi 
				violence 
				They stole his mind, now he wants it back. 
				
				  Starring: Arnold 
				Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Michael Ironside, 
				Ronny Cox, Marshall Bell, Mel Johnson Jr. 
				DML Rating: 
				★★★★★★★★☆☆ 
				- great 
				"Who gives a shit what you 
				believe? In thirty seconds you'll be dead, and I'll blow this 
				place up 
				and be home in time for cornflakes." - Cohaagen 
				Why watch this? 
				Schwarzenegger and sci-fi - a very good combination on the red 
				planet Mars. 
				Plot Summary: 
				Douglas Quaid is a construction worker tormented by dreams of 
				Mars and a mysterious woman. He visits Rekall, a company 
				specializing in virtual memory implants for exotic vacations, 
				hoping to experience a simulated Mars adventure. However, the 
				procedure goes awry, uncovering evidence that Quaid's entire 
				life might be a false memory and that he's being hunted by a 
				powerful organization with secrets about Mars. Dad's Preview: 
				In 1990, Arnold was box office gold. This is one of his best. 
				In the distant future, Quaid, is a regular guy with a mundane job, 
				friends, and a wife. However, something  
				just feels off - and there's an odd connection to Mars. He 
				visits Rekall, where clients can experience implanted 
				memories for their pleasure. During the procedure, Quaid goes 
				nuts, believing that he's a 
				double-agent! This film is mind-bending, as the plot takes several 
				unexpected turns. Arnold must find the truth! Kudos to 
				nasty villains Ronny Cox and Michael Ironsides, who make it fun. This was one of 
				Sharon Stone's first big roles. 
				 Carolco Pictures; 
				Tri-Star Pictures
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