by Daniel Chiam
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| 5/10 Totally Okay to Watch |
Since I can't totally recall the original one, my review will be solely base on the movie itself without comparing it to the original 'Total Recall' back in 1990. Yes, this movie is a remake (just in case you didn't know that).
The story line was fairly written and not much weight to it other than the identity crisis of the protagonist; that itself was brilliantly executed in the movie, but that brilliant-ness doesn't last long. I felt that the political agenda was not being emphasis much and it sort of weaken the whole movie and the importance of the protagonist.
Kate Beckinsale's outstanding performance as the villain clearly overshadowed Colin Farrell's role as the protagonist. I was anticipating to see more kick ass actions from Kate throughout the whole movie than wanting to know how Colin are going to survive till the end. Kate is really that good and she's HOT!
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| Kate Beckinsale as Lori Quaid in Total Recall 2012 |
Overall, it's a none stop actions movie with some great chase scenes and one particularly great psychological intense moment. Totally enjoyable to watch but with not much to recall in the end. Could have been a great movie if only the significance of the agenda are being well laid out throughout the movie.
Thanks to Sony Pictures and Nuffnang for the invite.
"Seize the day, Caper Diem"
Oh there was a 'Total Recall' last time? Hmm I dint know it~
ReplyDeletedaniel: couldn't remember the last film. I was a kid back then.
ReplyDeleteyah. actions were endless... and fairly exciting though. best jugak la ^^
ReplyDeleteThe 1st total recall was a major box office before, arnold susah-nak-eja (schwarzenegger) was the leading role back then
ReplyDeletei have to say otherwise about not having much to recall..infact, in the last scene when farrell was looking at the Rekall signboard on top of the building, it just triggered a question (or perhaps more). Is he in reality or is he still stuck in that chair back at Rekall room. At least, for me..that's how I want to recall every scene right from the beginning cos the way Farrell look at the Rekall sign was simply a look of uncertainty. ^^
ReplyDeletefrom alvin's POV, Arnie still kicked ass in the first movie than Farrell does in this remake.