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Monday, October 15, 2012

Movies I haven't seen -- Part 3: Total Recall

Prepare to be disappointed, folks. Not only have I not seen Total Recall, but despite many explanations, I still don't really understand what in the hell it is about. Plus, I am short on time today. So here goes nothing ...


The original Total Recall is one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s greatest films.
Oops, wrong Schwarzenegger movie.
 
It takes place on Mars or something.

 
It involves people’s memories being implanted by some sort of computer.

 
Then ... this happens:

And then this:
 
 

Oddly enough, I feel like I’ve pretty much done the film justice. Because let's be honest, folks: there really isn't much more to it than this.
 
I mean, come on.
I'll just have to make sure I'm drunk when I do eventually watch it.
 
It's okay, drunk me. Nobody has any idea what is going on in this movie.

2 comments:

  1. Are you sure this is total recall or a different movie??

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    1. Oh yeah, it's Total Recall alright. That beautiful beast from 1990. Don't know if they changed the plot on the remake, but I sincerely hope so.

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