Total Recall

A sleek, fast-paced sci-fi chase with identity twists and constant action, but little emotional depth.

Directed by

Len Wiseman

Genres

Action, Science fiction, Thriller

Starring

Colin Farrell, Jessica Biel, Kate Beckinsale

Tagline

What is real?

Overview

Factory worker Doug Quaid takes a virtual mind-trip vacation with the Rekall company, opting for implanted memories of being a spy. When the procedure goes wrong, Quaid becomes a wanted man by the police and joins forces with a rebel fighter to stop the evil Chancellor Cohaagen.

How it feels

Tense, dark and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, memory, conspiracy, rebellion

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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