Total Recall (2012) (With Exclusive Bonus Disc)

This remake is very different to the original in practically every way, except for the character names and a few plot similarities it really is a completely different movie, for me it didnt work, the original Schwarzenegger version is a cult classic and cannot be matched, the new remake had a much more dull plot and by the end you dont really care what happens, there is not any stand out scene in the movie unlike the original, this was a wasted opportunity to make a very cool sci-fi but unfortunately its all been done before, Colin Farrell was ok but not a convincing Doug Quaid, the thing that was good about it was Kate Bekinsale and Jessica Biel they were great in their roles, the effects were pretty decent and the futuristic look was cool even if it was stolen from Blade Runner and the Fifth Element, overall its worth a watch, newcomers will like it more but fans of the original will get nothing but the feeling to watch the original again which is still the far more superior Total Recall.

Lets be honest ,this film was bound to be hated by the legion of avid fans of the 1990 Arnie classic. I too always had a soft spot for the orginal , but that's no need not to give this update a fair chance. This version keeps closer to the original source novel and keeps it's self on (and through) earth. Colin Farrell makes a for more believable everyman than Arnie as he wants something interesting to remember in his existance. Cate Beckinsale is outstanding as his wife/ex-wife and also Jessica Beil is great value as his fantasy girl. Once Farrell sits in the implant chair at Recall you are bombarded with scorching special effects, the best future city scapes Blade Runner and a none stop chase of fights, gun fire and near misses. I expected little from this film but extreamly impressed. It doesn't matter that the film is far less violent than the original, the same mind bending twists are in place and this update is far less corney. I'm not saying it's better than the 1990 film and this update will never get the same following, but this new vision is not a Total Write-Off.
See If You Like......
Total Recall (1990)
I.Robot.
Minority Report.
Dredd.
Blade Runner.

Lets be honest ,this film was bound to be hated by the legion of avid fans of the 1990 Arnie classic. I too always had a soft spot for the orginal , but that's no need not to give this update a fair chance. This version keeps closer to the original source novel and keeps it's self on (and through) earth. Colin Farrell makes a for more believable everyman than Arnie as he wants something interesting to remember in his existance. Cate Beckinsale is outstanding as his wife/ex-wife and also Jessica Beil is great value as his fantasy girl. Once Farrell sits in the implant chair at Recall you are bombarded with scorching special effects, the best future city scapes Blade Runner and a none stop chase of fights, gun fire and near misses. I expected little from this film but extreamly impressed. It doesn't matter that the film is far less violent than the original, the same mind bending twists are in place and this update is far less corney. I'm not saying it's better than the 1990 film and this update will never get the same following, but this new vision is not a Total Write-Off.
See If You Like......
Total Recall (1990)
I.Robot.
Minority Report.
Dredd.
Blade Runner.

I havn't seen the original, so I cannot compare to this sci-fi beauty, the futuristic special effects were brilliant. I was entertained yet stunned how good the visual effects where. Although the film starts quite slow it does all pick up when Doug enters Rekall. From there the action starts to pick up, and the film goes from mediocre to brilliant. Also with some great acting from Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel, absolutely brilliant, as I said cannot compare with the original but I'm sure this is just as good.

I saw this film in the cinema and it was brilliant Colin Farrell is amazing there is never a dull moment and it will have you
on the edge of your seat, a must see film! I will definately be buying it on DVD.