TOTAL RECALL (Theatrical Release USA 1990)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì

Total Recall—fresh, new out-of-the-box sci fi—presents an intellectually pleasing, innovative story, well supported by Arnold Schwarzenegger as the leading character. Watch for Michael Ironside, Sharon Stone, and the good acting by Mel Johnson Jr. Listen for the good voicing by Robert Picardo for the robot Johnnycab, a terrific character piece introduced into the script. The film does contain language, sexual references, and some nudity; but the film is worth at least a viewing.

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Storyline

Reality and fantasy become inexplicably intertwined after Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) takes a memory-implanted trip to Mars.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Paul Verhoeven for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Mario Kassar and Andrew G. Vajna for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Hauser (Arnold Schwarzenegger), Melina (Rachel Ticotin), Lori (Sharon Stone), Vilos Cohaagen (Ronny Cox), Richter (Michael Ironside), George/Kuato (Marshall Bell), Benny (Mel Johnson Jr.), Helm (Michael Champion), Dr. Edgemar (Roy Brocksmith), Bob McClane (Ray Baker), Dr. Lull (Rosemary Dunsmore).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The movie uses technics to great advantage in creating a solid sci fi film that delivers terrific action entertainment.

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