Review of Total Recall (1990) by Stephen Z — 07 Oct 2015
"Total Recall" is a movie that represents the best of both 80's and 90's cinema. It is both a really funny and a brutally violent movie. It features some decent action and some truly impressive special effects.
But perhaps the best feature of "Total Recall" is its central plot twist. The big twist is a huge, mind-blowing surprise, even though it makes no sense. In fact, it kind of contradicts other things in the film. Nevertheless, the twist accomplishes its task, which is to make you question what is reality and what is imagined. For all of its flash and flare, it is its ability to make you think that is "Total Recall's" greatest asset.
"Total Recall" is a really great action movie. It is also one of Schwarzenegger's best action films, not so much because of his performance, but because of what he is given to do. Though its big twist is somewhat convoluted, "Total Recall" will take you on a fun, action-packed ride, nonetheless.
This review of Total Recall (1990) was written by Stephen Z on 07 Oct 2015.
Total Recall has generally received positive reviews.
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