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Total Recall 2012
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Emil
Posted 2012-09-03 2:28 AM (#4093)
Subject: Total Recall 2012



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Location: Grootfontein, Namibia		Okay, okay, I went to see it. It was, surprisingly, quite enjoyable. Yes, many coincidental plot fixes. Still, the SFX were pretty decent and Kate makes a cool villain. I even enjoyed Jessica Biel's performance. Departs heavily from the PKD's short story. Pity, but the emphasis has always been on SFX and action, and the plot twist of "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale" arguably doesn't make good movie viewing.

As for how it compares to the Verhoefen and Arnie's 1990 version - I reserve judgment.
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Deven Science
Posted 2012-09-11 10:21 PM (#4120 - in reply to #4093)
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Location: Sacramento, California		I saw it, and I'll agree that it was an enjoyable popcorn FX movie.

I'll go further though, and say that while the 1990 Arnold version hasn't held up very well with its FX, it did a much better job of dealing with the bigger questions. What makes a man? Was it all in his head? Was any of it real? In the older movie, it pulled you back and forth, and I myself was left with the feeling that it was indeed all in his mind, due to some of the very subtle clues (yes, an Arnold movie actually had subtleties).

This new movie was very clear cut. It was all really happening, and frumpy/sexy Colin Farrell was there to save the day. It didn't leave anything to chance, nor any doubt. It was inferior in that respect.

Cool action and FX, though.
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