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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 |
