SevenDeadlyThings Loosely based on a short story, "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale," by Philip K. Dick and first published in a 1966 issue of "The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction", Total Recall (1990) includes such Dickian elements as the confusion of fantasy and reality, machines talking back to humans, and the protagonist's doubts about his own identity. The futurist thriller was remade in 2012 with Colin Farrell, which didn't reach the awesomeness of the original but is some well-crafted, high energy sci-fi fun nonetheless.

O2D I wasn't expecting much from an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie but this was actually pretty good. I'm not really into action movies but this has plenty of fights and shoot outs, if that's your thing. There are a few good jokes. My favorite is that the midget hooker is named Thumbelina. That's comedy gold. The special effects aren't the best, it's easy to see that they are in front of a green screen, but it doesn't really hurt the movie. I'm sure the reboot has much better effects, I will have to check it out.

taunotooming Total Recall (1990 version) is one of the best sci-fi thrillers I have watched so far. The idea behind the movie is thought-provoking, the plot is well thought and keeps the viewer interested in during the whole length of the film. The acting is not great, but at the same time, it does not need to be great! There are some funny "Arnold lines", some silly and some terrific scenes and the film as a whole works just as it is made. I would give it 7 out of 10. Definitely worth your money and time, entertaining and memorable. It isn't just one of the great movies - there are some essential items missing, but it doesn't not need to be!

ZD Review (1~5)#Content: Script 4 | Acting 3 | Cinematography 4 | Film Editing 4#Visual: Costume Design 4 | Makeup & Hairstyling 4 | Scenic Design 4 | Lighting 3 | Visual Effects 3#Sound: Score & Soundtracks 3 | Sound Editing & Mixing 4#Overall (1~10): 7