I know that this is a remake of the original movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger or a new adaptation of the novel. Either way, I do not know the detail of the plot. So i will base on my review without any knowledge of the original. Total Recall is a fast-paced action-packed action thriller directed by Len Wiseman who's famous for Die Hard 4 and Underworld. This together with his other action movies proves that Len can handle big exciting action scenes. But to tell the truth, if this hadn't had the exciting action, the movie would not be exactly worth watching. The many exciting action scenes are the one that hold one's interest as the story is there as a background to these scenes.
The story: When I read the summary for this, I thought it could have been a mind-bending movie. The tag-line, "What's real?" seems promising. I got a little disappointed when I saw that this movie does not exactly make use of the promising summary and the tag-line. Instead it is pretty straight-forward movie with little twists. It is hold up by the exciting action scenes. Luckily not all is lost, Len can create some thrilling and exciting action scenes that are just worth watching alone. The action scenes range from chases to fight scenes. Although the story did not maximize its potentially great idea, the movie is a breeze to watch with its fast-paced plot and great action. Special effects are good too. Acting is alright. I definitely know you can't compare Arnold and Collin but I think Collin did a fine job. Kate and Jessica are also alright. Music is okay, the getting-tiring usual electronic music heard in almost all of the futuristic movie.
Overall: It is worth a watch for those who have not seen the original like me. I doubt this will be a big hit but hopefully it doesn't end up like John Carter or Battleship. Now, I am seeing if I can catch the original to see what the big fuss is all about.
The story: When I read the summary for this, I thought it could have been a mind-bending movie. The tag-line, "What's real?" seems promising. I got a little disappointed when I saw that this movie does not exactly make use of the promising summary and the tag-line. Instead it is pretty straight-forward movie with little twists. It is hold up by the exciting action scenes. Luckily not all is lost, Len can create some thrilling and exciting action scenes that are just worth watching alone. The action scenes range from chases to fight scenes. Although the story did not maximize its potentially great idea, the movie is a breeze to watch with its fast-paced plot and great action. Special effects are good too. Acting is alright. I definitely know you can't compare Arnold and Collin but I think Collin did a fine job. Kate and Jessica are also alright. Music is okay, the getting-tiring usual electronic music heard in almost all of the futuristic movie.
Overall: It is worth a watch for those who have not seen the original like me. I doubt this will be a big hit but hopefully it doesn't end up like John Carter or Battleship. Now, I am seeing if I can catch the original to see what the big fuss is all about.