Escape to the Movies: Total Recall
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I was and still might watch this movie. There's nothing better on, and no, I'm not into that new Batman movie.
Before watching the review: The first one was good? I mean, it's not bad for sure. But to call it good ...
After: I can kinda see your point. It plays itself too much like a serious movie in your eyes, wasting a lot of what made the original movie so much fun to watch. But, to be honest, that's my complaint about the original movie. That it doesn't take itself serious enough and has to resort to typical 80's and 90's futuristic and sci-fi sillyness.
After: I can kinda see your point. It plays itself too much like a serious movie in your eyes, wasting a lot of what made the original movie so much fun to watch. But, to be honest, that's my complaint about the original movie. That it doesn't take itself serious enough and has to resort to typical 80's and 90's futuristic and sci-fi sillyness.
typical. Also, I realized that last year we got a crappy remake of an Arnold movie (Conan) and we got a crappy remake of one THIS year. And let's not forget we're also getting remakes of other Verhoeven flicks like Robocop and Starship Troopers (the latter of which is being played straight for some baffling reason)
I can't believe they spent $200 million on this; that's money they won't be getting back
I can't believe they spent $200 million on this; that's money they won't be getting back
Oh man I competely forgot that this film come out that soon already? Well from the sound of the review it look like it was the best that I forget about it anyway despite they kept that "character" in the remake judging from the scenes you used.
Your accent came out really strong here. I wish you would do entire episode with your real voice. I think everyone else would agree.
When remaking a Verhoeven flick, whoever's directing it will have to come at it from a drastically different angle. Simply retelling the story (as this new remake seems to be doing) just can't compete Verhoeven's batshit-campy sensibility. Not counting Hollow Man, that movie sucked.Aiddon said:
I had a feeling that it wouldn't be so good. It's too bad the original film's effects are so dated but it is a great telling of that story all the same.
That's why the first movie is one of those films that will always stand out. The 80's used boobs to sell movies but Total Recall was the only one to say I'll see your two boobs and raise you a boob.MB202 said: