Comments on Total Recall Review

Ok, so I'll be the first to admit that I actually like the remakes of movies - Well, some movies...

I've always been a big fan of CGI and more complex graphics; an example would be Clash of the Titans. I’ve never been a fan on stop motion or Claymation (the only exception is Terminator)

 

Sometimes what you find in the original film is stiff actors reciting lame dialogue or over choreographed action sequences. Other times it’s the character developments (or, lack thereof) and how women are perceived; in the older James Bond movies, women were usually used as eye candy and are usually provided with very little character depth.

However after reading Sharon’s review on Total Recall, I was pretty much in agreement with what she mentioned.

The theme of “control” is present in both of the films, as well as the strange twists and turns and the fast paced story. I’ve never been a fan of slow movies and this proved not to disappoint me.

 

The 1990 film does present itself to have lame acting and stunts, but this doesn’t dampen the plot. I agree with the fact that the female characters in the older version were just used as props for Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) character; in the newer film, the two female characters were seen kicking butt!

Overall, Total Recall (both 1990 and 2012) were/are great movies that I recommend all sci-fi nerds to watch.

Total Recall (1990)
4/5

Total Recall (2012)

3.5/5

Over and out!
- A Xx

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