Total Recall

Name: Total Recall
Director: Len Wiseman
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2012-01-01
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Colin Farrell, Jessica Biel, Kate Beckinsale, Bill Nighy, John Cho

2012Dir. Len Wiseman1h 58m

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Runtime1h 58m

Released2012

Budget$125M

Box office$198.8M

DirectorLen Wiseman

About This Movie

So, Total Recall (2012) is an interesting take on the classic story. It’s got that gritty, dystopian feel, blending action with some mind-bending sci-fi. You can really feel the tension as Doug Quaid, played by Colin Farrell, navigates this twisted reality. The pacing is a bit relentless, which keeps you on your toes. The visuals are pretty striking - a mix of practical effects and CGI that give it a distinct flavor, though it doesn’t quite capture the charm of the original. The performances stand out too, especially with Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel adding layers to their characters. It’s darker, maybe less playful, but definitely worth looking at if you're into reboots that try something different.

Darker tone compared to the originalInteresting use of practical effectsExplores themes of identity and reality