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7.5
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Kasper Løvborg
rated 9

Verhoeven's best and one of Arnold's very best too.

4 years ago
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Critic Kim Newman
rated 8

...the film keeps pulling the narrative rug out from under you in thoroughly unexpected ways that exploit the paranoid nervousness that makes Dick (...) such an insightful and important writer.

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Cast & Crew

Paul Verhoeven
Director
Allan Graf
As Harry's Henchman (uncredited)
Michael Ironside
As Richter
Steven Lambert
As Man Standing Behind Fat Lady (uncredited)
Sharon Stone
As Lori Quaid
Erik Cord
As Lab Assistant
Billy D. Lucas
As Richter's Subway Agent (uncredited)
Arnold Schwarzenegger
As Douglas Quaid / Hauser

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In the year 2084, construction worker Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is bored with his mundane life and seeks excitement through a memory implant procedure offered by Rekall, a company that promises to turn dreams into virtual reality. However, something goes wrong during the procedure, and Quaid discovers that his entire life is a lie and that he is actually a secret agent who has been given a false identity to protect him from the villainous Governor Cohaagen (Ronny Cox) and his ruthless enforcer Richter (Michael Ironside). With the help of Melina (Rachel Ticotin), a Martian freedom fighter, Quaid sets out to uncover the truth about his past and bring down Cohaagen's oppressive regime on Mars. Along the way, he encounters Lori (Sharon Stone), who reveals herself to be a secret agent tasked with monitoring Quaid's reconditioning process. As Quaid navigates through dangerous situations and confronts his enemies, he must also confront the blurred lines between reality and fantasy. Is he truly Douglas Quaid or Carl Hauser, the man he used to be? Can he trust anyone around him or are they all part of an elaborate scheme to control his mind? Total Recall features an all-star cast including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Ronny Cox, Michael Ironside, Marshall Bell as Kuato (voice), Mel Johnson Jr. as Benny; Roy Brocksmith as Dr. Edgemar; Rosemary Dunsmore as Dr. Renata Lull among others! The film was released in 1990 directed by Paul Verhoeven known for their over-the-top action sequences & satirical commentary on society which made this movie become one of many classics for fans worldwide! Whether you have seen it before or want another dose of adrenaline-fueled adventure - this movie will take you beyond your wildest dreams! Get ready for pure sci-fi entertainment when watching "Total Recall"

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Total Recall include Stargate, The Abyss, RoboCop 3, Johnny Mnemonic, Cherry 2000, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie.

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Total Recall was released in theaters on June 1, 1990.