Review of Total Recall (1990) by Tristan M — 30 Aug 2014
Of all the Schwarzenegger action films out there, this one is quite possibly the best. It's home to some of the most memorable moments in the history of action movies, and I find that it manages to mix a complex and cerebral plot with the kind of frenetic, ultraviolent action that cinemagoers pay to see.
The characters are all played very well, especially during the parts of the story where the main character is trying to figure out where everything really fits. Speaking of that, I actually like how the main character develops throughout the film, especially since this leads to some of the greatest moments in Schwarzenegger's career.
The film looks and sounds fantastic, with top-notch special effects and costumes that work well with the film's particular atmosphere. Of course, since this is an action, nothing is more important than action, which is all fine and dandy because in this film, nothing can overshadow the film's fast-paced and satisfyingly violent action scenes.
As a sci-fi movie, it's very unique, and as an action movie, it's one the absolute classics that you really must see at least once in your lifetime.
This review of Total Recall (1990) was written by Tristan M on 30 Aug 2014.
Total Recall has generally received positive reviews.
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