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This film is a reboot from the 1990 film Total Recall; which was inspired by the 1966 short story, "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale, written by Philip K. Dick. This film follows Douglas Quaid, an assembly line worker who finds himself trapped by a constant nightmare. To escape his current life he goes to Recall to remember a different life. He opts for secret agent, but before the new memories can be implemented it is discovered that his current memories might not be real. Quaid sets out to try and discover what is real.
This film was directed by Len Wiseman. This film is more of a loose adaptation from the previous film. The characters remain the same, but the story is highly different from director Paul Verhoeven's film. The story is great because it manages to make both ideals legitimate. It is impossible to fully figure out if Quaid remains trapped in Recall or if everything is real. It makes the film a great mystery (is it Recall or Rekall?). The story also allows for great character growth adding to the films story. The script is also full of great single philosophical single lines. The film's special effects present some amazing technology. The idea of having a phone implanted into your hand was amazing, and fitting for current times. The lighted tattoo's add some amazing subtle imagery to the film. It was also nice that the technology was present, but it wasn't over done. It was also nice to see a science fiction film with robots that weren't trying to destroy mankind. The fight scene's were great. They kept to realism in this film which is uncommon in modern films.
The cast worked great together creating this alternate world. Colin Farrell played the role of Douglas Quaid. He was great in this film. He made a sympathetic character that was shadowed by mystery. Kate Beckinsale played the role of Lori Quaid. She was her bad ass self. She was great being a villain who could outdo the men. Unfortunately that's all her character was. Jessica Biel played the role of Melina. She was great playing the female counterpart of Beckinsale. Bryan Cranston played the role of Cohaagen. He was great in his role. Bookeem Woodbine played the role of Harry. He was good in his small role.
I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It's a great philosophical film full of action. This film keeps you guessing from start to finish.
Answer to last blog: Actress Elizabeth Banks (Man on a Ledge) is known for her role as Effie Trinket (Hunger Games).
Que: Who played Douglas Quaid in the 1990 film Total Recall?
Tom Hanks
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Tom Cruise
Tommy Lee Jones
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