🎶 For the Memory of a Lifetime, Recall, Recall, Recall 🦋🎶 I've been on Total Recall non-stop since December! Another Rob Bottin Masterwork, just like Robocop and The Thing. "Ya blabbed Quaid! Ya blabbed about Mars!"
Paul Verhoeven deserves more credit. He has such an impressive resume: Robo-Cop, Starship Troopers, Hollow Man, Total Recall… Robo-Man, Starship Cop, Hollow Troopers…. Show Girls?
This was such a great film, so much fun and visually stunning for it's time!! A movie I completely forgot about was "The Game" with Michael Douglas, directed by the ones who brought us "Seven"!!
Aside from the first two Terminator films, Total Recall is my favorite Arnie vehicle, neck and neck with Predator. It's also my favorite Paul Verhoeven film after RoboCop. I remember being 6 years old and disappointed that I wasn't allowed to see this in the cinema, since I had already seen the aforementioned films on video (not counting T2); my parents only permitted R rated movies at home. Once it did come out on VHS though, I was hooked.
I JUST finished rewatching total recall just for this review. This movie is great, I think the last time I watched it was 2 years ago. I’ve seen it a few times but not as many times as other Arnold’s movies and as far as Paul verhoeven’s movies go definitely not as MANY times as Robocop because robocop is my fav movie ever. Paul verhoeven is one of my favorite directors. This movie is the definition of crazy lol I’ve never read the book. I think this is one of the most entertaining performances by Arnold, the song theme of this movie is sooooooooo good. The practical effects are pretty good despite a few of them are noticeable. And this movie is a masterclass of Matte painting and other stuff. I like the ambiguity in this movie, you can have your own interpretation, it is very interesting and I love the humor in this movie such as “2 weeeeekls” or the woman with 3 breasts or “consider it a divorce”😂😂😂😂 and obviously the violence in this movie is pretty good, SO TYPICAL of verhoeven’s filmography. There’s Definitely nice violence in this. Another thing I really enjoy about this movie is the production design, it looks pretty good and futuristic. The performances are very solid too. I’d say although this movie is great I don’t think it’s so rewatchable like robocop or starship troopers even hollow man. But it’s a great film. My rating is 9/10 for it. I’ve seen the remake many years ago and didn’t like it, I’ll definitely watch it JUST because your upcoming review lol if you weren’t gonna post a review of the remake I certainly wouldn’t want to rewatch it but who knows, maybe I change my mind. And just one question, Lee. Will you review bad boys ride or die ???????? I hope so.
I was surprised to hear how involved Arnold was when I watched the Behind the Scenes on the Blu-Ray. Purchased rights to the material, and hand picked Verhoeven to be the director. This film was probably a VFX marvel at the time of its release. The makeup fx are still amazing, and MOST of the miniature fx work still holds up. Perfect cast, great fx, and a smart script. This was probably the first big budget ultra-violent thinking man's sci-fi action film. They don't make them that much, and I wish they would. Upgrade wasn't big budget, but it's a step in the right direction.
The bloodiness of that first act gun chase was just…different. All of the awesome gore of a slasher but the pacing of Terminator. It’s just one of the movies that captures the distinct time jump from 80s action to 90s action. It was one of the last movies where audiences accepted colorful camp. By 1995/1996 of course, action audiences wanted either all black, or chrome. And then Blade happened lol
1 unforgettable science fiction futuristic movie set on a Colonized Mars which has businesses including bars that look very similar to what is on Earth.
Not gunna lie, I just saw this movie for the first time a month ago n I'm 36 years old lol Someone was selling 8 blu-rays of Arnold n had to buy them. Total Recall was one of them. Frickin loved it but I have a soft spot for 80s-90s movies
RoboCop was this man's magnum opus by far! I saw Robocop at the theater twice. I was twelve. Maybe eleven. But as soon as it came to video, we owned it. The old two VCR dub. Just like with the Friday the 13th early movies. However those were a bit easier. They were on a bit on HBO Showtime and TMC and Skinamax. The remake of this film I did see and it was a struggle to get through for me. Sharon Stone was more than likely a hot babe in this film. But I can guarantee anyone 💯% that in True Lies Jamie Lee Curtis sad "Hold my beer". There was something about her in the 80s. Trading Places, A Fish Called Wanda(hilarious), Blue Steel,and True Lies, you know the scene. She wasn't afraid to show her beautiful well, self. And she was just unbelievable.
Cronenberg was offered TR first but was too busy. Paul didn't take prisoners either. Great movie. When Cronenberg did Existenz, I really wanted to see his TR. Would be much darker for sure.
Nice Review Mr. Lee I'm Sure I Probably Saw This Back In The Day But I'm Pretty Sure I Didn't Give It My Full Attention I'm Not A Action Type Of Gal Maybe I'll Try And Give It Another Watch
Btw I recently checked out Lucio Fulci's Zombie. This was a dam fun movie! Was very surprised. And the zombies looked pretty dam gnarly bro. No doubt, very entertaining to say the least. Gory shit. And a zombie eating a shark. #LEGIT
Gotta say, I can’t say Arnold isn’t one of my favorite actors. I grew up to this cat along with sly, van damn etc you know where I’m going with that. But his movie Arsenal is just gnarly good. SEE YOU AT THE PARTY RICTOR!!!!
It's crazy that this is the only Arnie movie I haven't watched. Shame on me right. It's cloudy rainy and shitty. I think Imma fo this one. Btw how you been Lee my dude? Still rockin and rollin, good for you. Great content as always.
It’s a great futuristic science fiction movie with realistic advanced technology, and it remains intentionally ambiguous if the events are from Douglas having a dream he payed for or he’s awake.
Do you think it was real or recall? I’d need to watch again to decide. This, Running Man and Terminator were some of my fav Arnold sci-fi of my childhood. Classics.
hollywood imported verhoeven from holland because he was that way, and because he was successful despite being excessive. hollywood always looks for success.
If you was to ask me what was my first Arnold movie i saw it would be between the original Total recall that I own (grandparents owned) on VHS or the predator I saw an AMC for the first time probably forth or 5th grade
Don’t do it Lee! Don’t rewatch the Total Recall (2012). It will end your 60 days of sobriety and force you to start slamming Monster Energy drinks again. You know how you get when you drink.
I finally watched this movie today with my mom on 4K and I did enjoy this movie but it does has its flaws tho and I will get into it soon and Douglas Quaid played by Arnold Schwarzenegger he did a great job as the main character in this movie and he was awesome for this role and he was so badass as this character too and he sure was so funny in this movie and he sure did cracked me up Lee big time bro and Lori Quaid played by Sharon Stone she did a great job but she was barely in this movie tho but she still did a great job when she was on screen tho and she was awesome as a side character villain in this movie too and she sure is so incredible sexy as hell bro and she is so gorgeous too and I’m a fan of her now love her to death man and Richter played by Michael Ironside he did a great job too and he was so awesome for this role but he was barely in this movie tho but he still did a great job when he was on screen tho and Melina played by Rachel Ticotin she did a great job too as well and she was awesome for this role and she was badass as this character too and she is so beautiful and gorgeous too and Benny played by Mel Johnson Jr he did a great job too as well and he was so awesome for this movie and he sure did cracked me up Lee big time brother and he was very interesting character too and finally Vilos Cohaagen played by Ronny Rox he did a good job as the main villain in this movie and he did a awesome job for this film role too and he was badass as this character role too as well and overall I’m gonna give Total Recall (1990) Original a 8/10 stars I really did enjoyed this movie for what it was but could of been little bit better if it had some sexual content for a change and have the movie be little bit longer too and didn’t not like the ending that much but that’s just me tho in my opinions and thoughts on this movie Drumdums brother
Hey man I know you take a lot of patreon suggestions but remember I'm a broke single father in Florida lol I got one for you nightmare and blood 1977 kind of cheesy... what's your opinion thank you
Thank you, Google. Something I've often wondered about, but no one ever speaks of, so finally decided to Google it. You see, my dad had the book Total Recall, but it said on the cover it was by Piers Anthony. So often wondered why everyone keeps talking about this Wholesale book. Turns out, Piers did write this, kinda, he wrote the novelization of the movie, and was given an early draft of the movie, why the few changes, like Quaid's name being Quayle for example. Now that mystery for me has finally been solved. Anyways, I did enjoy this movie, remake, well, I'll wait, but spoiler, didn't like as much. Thank you, Lee.
I must be in the minority here, but I liked this and the remake. Sure, the remake isn't as good, but it isn't a complete blowout like the remake of Robocop was.
🎶 For the Memory of a Lifetime,
Recall, Recall, Recall 🦋🎶
I've been on Total Recall non-stop since December!
Another Rob Bottin Masterwork, just like Robocop and The Thing.
"Ya blabbed Quaid! Ya blabbed about Mars!"
I'm probably in the minority but I think Total Recall is Arnolds best movie and performance of his career.
Your not in the minority it’s considered one of his best films
Total Recall and Predator are a close tie for his best performance(s).
Oh yeah I did forget about predator sorry my bad that one is another great performance from him.
KROM
Paul Verhoeven deserves more credit. He has such an impressive resume: Robo-Cop, Starship Troopers, Hollow Man, Total Recall… Robo-Man, Starship Cop, Hollow Troopers…. Show Girls?
Total Recall(1990) is a Sci Fi classic. 👍
Thanks for taking me back to my childhood. I miss the 90s so much
Just saw this pop up! Good timing 😂. Haven't watched yet, obviously, but one of my all time favorite action/sci-fi films!
Rewatched this in the last 6 months and still enjoyed it. It holds up!
Definitely!
I always loved Total Recall. One of my favorite Arnold Schwarzenegger films.
This was such a great film, so much fun and visually stunning for it's time!! A movie I completely forgot about was "The Game" with Michael Douglas, directed by the ones who brought us "Seven"!!
Aside from the first two Terminator films, Total Recall is my favorite Arnie vehicle, neck and neck with Predator. It's also my favorite Paul Verhoeven film after RoboCop. I remember being 6 years old and disappointed that I wasn't allowed to see this in the cinema, since I had already seen the aforementioned films on video (not counting T2); my parents only permitted R rated movies at home. Once it did come out on VHS though, I was hooked.
I love Total Recall, one of my favorite Arnold movies, and in my top list of favorite all time movies.
Total ReCall(1990) and Inception share similar endings
Total ReCall(1990) still holds up well 30+ years later
It fucking does
They don’t make them like this, anymore. 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s action movies will never be seen like that, again. 😔
love the whole cast , always liked Micheal Ironside , one of Arnold's best , man those were the days
Shout out to Jost Vacano's incredible cinematography. He also did great work on RoboCop, Showgirls and Starship Troopers, amongst others.
paul wanted to do a medievil crusader film with arnold but it got axed by studio , would have loved to see that
MICHAEL IRONSIDE IS G0D
I JUST finished rewatching total recall just for this review. This movie is great, I think the last time I watched it was 2 years ago. I’ve seen it a few times but not as many times as other Arnold’s movies and as far as Paul verhoeven’s movies go definitely not as MANY times as Robocop because robocop is my fav movie ever. Paul verhoeven is one of my favorite directors. This movie is the definition of crazy lol I’ve never read the book. I think this is one of the most entertaining performances by Arnold, the song theme of this movie is sooooooooo good. The practical effects are pretty good despite a few of them are noticeable. And this movie is a masterclass of Matte painting and other stuff. I like the ambiguity in this movie, you can have your own interpretation, it is very interesting and I love the humor in this movie such as “2 weeeeekls” or the woman with 3 breasts or “consider it a divorce”😂😂😂😂 and obviously the violence in this movie is pretty good, SO TYPICAL of verhoeven’s filmography. There’s Definitely nice violence in this. Another thing I really enjoy about this movie is the production design, it looks pretty good and futuristic. The performances are very solid too. I’d say although this movie is great I don’t think it’s so rewatchable like robocop or starship troopers even hollow man. But it’s a great film. My rating is 9/10 for it. I’ve seen the remake many years ago and didn’t like it, I’ll definitely watch it JUST because your upcoming review lol if you weren’t gonna post a review of the remake I certainly wouldn’t want to rewatch it but who knows, maybe I change my mind. And just one question, Lee. Will you review bad boys ride or die ???????? I hope so.
I was surprised to hear how involved Arnold was when I watched the Behind the Scenes on the Blu-Ray. Purchased rights to the material, and hand picked Verhoeven to be the director. This film was probably a VFX marvel at the time of its release. The makeup fx are still amazing, and MOST of the miniature fx work still holds up. Perfect cast, great fx, and a smart script. This was probably the first big budget ultra-violent thinking man's sci-fi action film. They don't make them that much, and I wish they would. Upgrade wasn't big budget, but it's a step in the right direction.
This is one of my favorite movies of all time! It's 🔥
Re-watched this about a month ago. Such a classic! Even the newer one is a fun time.
What’s up brother nice review! When will you post the fan mail video?
Killer thumbnail Lee 😄👌
Thank you!
You'll love the Total Recall 4k on your 65 inch TV. It's an incredible transfer.
Awesome! I need to get it.
The bloodiness of that first act gun chase was just…different. All of the awesome gore of a slasher but the pacing of Terminator. It’s just one of the movies that captures the distinct time jump from 80s action to 90s action. It was one of the last movies where audiences accepted colorful camp. By 1995/1996 of course, action audiences wanted either all black, or chrome. And then Blade happened lol
(Arnold Shoots Sharon Stone In Head)”Consider This A Divorce!”
My 13 year-old self wore out our VHS rewinding to see that stupendous 3-tittied mutant 🍿.
I haven’t seen this in at least 20 years, this review is making me realize it’s time for a rewatch. I had no idea there’s a remake.
1 unforgettable science fiction futuristic movie set on a Colonized Mars which has businesses including bars that look very similar to what is on Earth.
Not gunna lie, I just saw this movie for the first time a month ago n I'm 36 years old lol Someone was selling 8 blu-rays of Arnold n had to buy them. Total Recall was one of them. Frickin loved it but I have a soft spot for 80s-90s movies
Lee will it be the Extended Cut of the total recall remake that you'll be watching? If not I highly suggest you watch that version🤟
Ok thanks!
"High Purchase Worthy", what are you talking about Lee? This should be already in everyone´s library! 😉😜😁
Haha I know I know!
RoboCop was this man's magnum opus by far! I saw Robocop at the theater twice. I was twelve. Maybe eleven. But as soon as it came to video, we owned it. The old two VCR dub. Just like with the Friday the 13th early movies. However those were a bit easier. They were on a bit on HBO Showtime and TMC and Skinamax. The remake of this film I did see and it was a struggle to get through for me. Sharon Stone was more than likely a hot babe in this film. But I can guarantee anyone 💯% that in True Lies Jamie Lee Curtis sad "Hold my beer". There was something about her in the 80s. Trading Places, A Fish Called Wanda(hilarious), Blue Steel,and True Lies, you know the scene. She wasn't afraid to show her beautiful well, self. And she was just unbelievable.
Cronenberg was offered TR first but was too busy. Paul didn't take prisoners either. Great movie. When Cronenberg did Existenz, I really wanted to see his TR. Would be much darker for sure.
For me, this movie is like Goodfellas or Fight Club or Halloween. Regardless of how many times I've seen it, if it's on, I'm watching.
If T2 didn’t exist then Total Recall would be his best film
On my top 5 list of best Arnold Schwarzenegger movies and the ending was it real or a dream i think it was real
Nice Review
Mr. Lee
I'm Sure I Probably Saw This Back In The Day
But I'm Pretty Sure I Didn't Give It My Full Attention
I'm Not A Action Type Of Gal
Maybe I'll Try And Give It Another Watch
Btw I recently checked out Lucio Fulci's Zombie. This was a dam fun movie! Was very surprised. And the zombies looked pretty dam gnarly bro. No doubt, very entertaining to say the least. Gory shit. And a zombie eating a shark. #LEGIT
Gotta say, I can’t say Arnold isn’t one of my favorite actors. I grew up to this cat along with sly, van damn etc you know where I’m going with that. But his movie Arsenal is just gnarly good. SEE YOU AT THE PARTY RICTOR!!!!
Masterpiece in my mind love this movie
Definitely.
Definitely wore out that VHS 📼
Total recall is a classic action film
Very fun film
It's crazy that this is the only Arnie movie I haven't watched. Shame on me right. It's cloudy rainy and shitty. I think Imma fo this one. Btw how you been Lee my dude? Still rockin and rollin, good for you. Great content as always.
Loved this movie back in the day! Don't think it holds up well, however.
brilliant film
It’s a great futuristic science fiction movie with realistic advanced technology, and it remains intentionally ambiguous if the events are from Douglas having a dream he payed for or he’s awake.
Do you think it was real or recall? I’d need to watch again to decide. This, Running Man and Terminator were some of my fav Arnold sci-fi of my childhood. Classics.
Review Lucio fulci zombie
I think this should get a sequel with Arnold van damme should do ither timecop or universal soldier again and Stallone another good Rambo
hollywood imported verhoeven from holland because he was that way, and because he was successful despite being excessive. hollywood always looks for success.
If you was to ask me what was my first Arnold movie i saw it would be between the original Total recall that I own (grandparents owned) on VHS or the predator I saw an AMC for the first time probably forth or 5th grade
Don’t do it Lee! Don’t rewatch the Total Recall (2012). It will end your 60 days of sobriety and force you to start slamming Monster Energy drinks again. You know how you get when you drink.
One of Arnies best with Predator and Conan barbarian and first Terminator
I finally watched this movie today with my mom on 4K and I did enjoy this movie but it does has its flaws tho and I will get into it soon and Douglas Quaid played by Arnold Schwarzenegger he did a great job as the main character in this movie and he was awesome for this role and he was so badass as this character too and he sure was so funny in this movie and he sure did cracked me up Lee big time bro and Lori Quaid played by Sharon Stone she did a great job but she was barely in this movie tho but she still did a great job when she was on screen tho and she was awesome as a side character villain in this movie too and she sure is so incredible sexy as hell bro and she is so gorgeous too and I’m a fan of her now love her to death man and Richter played by Michael Ironside he did a great job too and he was so awesome for this role but he was barely in this movie tho but he still did a great job when he was on screen tho and Melina played by Rachel Ticotin she did a great job too as well and she was awesome for this role and she was badass as this character too and she is so beautiful and gorgeous too and Benny played by Mel Johnson Jr he did a great job too as well and he was so awesome for this movie and he sure did cracked me up Lee big time brother and he was very interesting character too and finally Vilos Cohaagen played by Ronny Rox he did a good job as the main villain in this movie and he did a awesome job for this film role too and he was badass as this character role too as well and overall I’m gonna give Total Recall (1990) Original a 8/10 stars I really did enjoyed this movie for what it was but could of been little bit better if it had some sexual content for a change and have the movie be little bit longer too and didn’t not like the ending that much but that’s just me tho in my opinions and thoughts on this movie Drumdums brother
I'd like to give a certain performance in this movie an EXTRA hand!😂
Haha right?!
Hey man I know you take a lot of patreon suggestions but remember I'm a broke single father in Florida lol I got one for you nightmare and blood 1977 kind of cheesy... what's your opinion thank you
Do any Michael bay films have relatability and emotional impact
I never seen the original film of the remake either Lee brother bro 😎
Thank you, Google. Something I've often wondered about, but no one ever speaks of, so finally decided to Google it. You see, my dad had the book Total Recall, but it said on the cover it was by Piers Anthony. So often wondered why everyone keeps talking about this Wholesale book. Turns out, Piers did write this, kinda, he wrote the novelization of the movie, and was given an early draft of the movie, why the few changes, like Quaid's name being Quayle for example. Now that mystery for me has finally been solved. Anyways, I did enjoy this movie, remake, well, I'll wait, but spoiler, didn't like as much. Thank you, Lee.
I must be in the minority here, but I liked this and the remake. Sure, the remake isn't as good, but it isn't a complete blowout like the remake of Robocop was.
What about show girls that was a good film 🎥
A true classic,they don't make em like that anymore cause people are chumps these days