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02-28-11, 09:53 AM
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02-28-11, 07:18 PM
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I love this movie. The combination of ultra violence, one liners ("See you at the pahty Richta!), being based on a very interesting short story and premise, and over the top, almost campy, action scenes, makes it really unique to me.
I just wish I had gotten the Mars Tin version because that one has 2-discs and more features.
I just wish I had gotten the Mars Tin version because that one has 2-discs and more features.
02-28-11, 11:26 PM
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Total Recall is one of my most inexplicable DVD purchases ever. I don't even recall what I ultimately did with the DVD.
03-01-11, 09:33 AM
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03-02-11, 09:04 AM
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Weird... I have seen this movie several times but not for many, many years and it never occurred to me that it wan't real. I will have to dig out my DVD and check it out again.
03-03-11, 09:21 PM
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03-04-11, 09:51 PM
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Yea. Some dads will hire a prostitute for their son or something. Me and my Dad watched Robocop. That was the first time I ever saw shocking violence like that and it blew my mind.
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And then this happened...
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For Total Recall... When I was younger, I liked to think the whole thing is real. The idea that it was all fake just wasn't acceptable to me. Now, I believe that Ahnuld went to recall and everything shown was there to trick his mind into believing the adventure. Otherwise, he'd have a lucid awareness that he's sitting at Recall. It was just part of the program.
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And then this happened...
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For Total Recall... When I was younger, I liked to think the whole thing is real. The idea that it was all fake just wasn't acceptable to me. Now, I believe that Ahnuld went to recall and everything shown was there to trick his mind into believing the adventure. Otherwise, he'd have a lucid awareness that he's sitting at Recall. It was just part of the program.
04-11-11, 11:58 AM
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Cranston to play villain in 'Total Recall'
Thesp in talks to star opposite Colin Farrel in Columbia remake
By Jeff Sneider
Bryan Cranston is in negotiations to play the villain opposite Colin Farrell in Columbia Pictures' remake of "Total Recall."
Len Wiseman is directing the sci-fi pic from a script by Kurt Wimmer, based on a short story by Philip K. Dick.
Neal Moritz is producing through his Original Films banner.
Cranston's big screen career is heating up, with upcoming roles in Tom Hanks' "Larry Crowne" and Steven Soderbergh's "Contagion." Thesp also stars in Disney's 2012 tentpole "John Carter of Mars."
Cranston has earned the lead drama actor Emmy for the past three years for his role on AMC's "Breaking Bad," which returns for its fourth season later this year.
Cranston is repped by UTA.
Thesp in talks to star opposite Colin Farrel in Columbia remake
By Jeff Sneider
Bryan Cranston is in negotiations to play the villain opposite Colin Farrell in Columbia Pictures' remake of "Total Recall."
Len Wiseman is directing the sci-fi pic from a script by Kurt Wimmer, based on a short story by Philip K. Dick.
Neal Moritz is producing through his Original Films banner.
Cranston's big screen career is heating up, with upcoming roles in Tom Hanks' "Larry Crowne" and Steven Soderbergh's "Contagion." Thesp also stars in Disney's 2012 tentpole "John Carter of Mars."
Cranston has earned the lead drama actor Emmy for the past three years for his role on AMC's "Breaking Bad," which returns for its fourth season later this year.
Cranston is repped by UTA.
04-11-11, 11:59 AM
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Jessica Biel circling 'Total Recall'
Studio wants thesp for one of two femme leads in reboot
By Justin Kroll
Sony Pictures may be close to landing one of two female leads for its "Total Recall" reboot.
Jessica Biel is circling a role opposite Colin Farrell in the pic. Sony has offered her the role," but no discussions are under way. It's unclear which role she would play.
In the original 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger starrer, the femme leads were Sharon Stone as Lori, his supposed wife, a company agent; and Rachel Ticotin as Melina, a member of the rebels.
The film follows Douglas Quaid, a man who believes he is a secret agent on a Martian colony.
There was early buzz that Biel was going for the role of Melina, but sources say there's a chance she's vying to play Lori. Several thesps had gone out for the roles, including Eva Mendes, Kate Bosworth and Paula Patton.
Len Wiseman will direct, with Farrell stepping into the Schwarzenegger role and Bryan Cranston attached to play the villain.
Neal H. Moritz and Toby Jaffe will produce, with Mark Bomback and James Vanderbilt penning the script.
Based on a Philip K. Dick short story, the original pic was directed by Paul Verhoeven. It grossed more than $250 million worldwide.
Biel was most recently seen in "The A-Team" for Fox.
Biel is repped by CAA and Management 360.
Studio wants thesp for one of two femme leads in reboot
By Justin Kroll
Sony Pictures may be close to landing one of two female leads for its "Total Recall" reboot.
Jessica Biel is circling a role opposite Colin Farrell in the pic. Sony has offered her the role," but no discussions are under way. It's unclear which role she would play.
In the original 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger starrer, the femme leads were Sharon Stone as Lori, his supposed wife, a company agent; and Rachel Ticotin as Melina, a member of the rebels.
The film follows Douglas Quaid, a man who believes he is a secret agent on a Martian colony.
There was early buzz that Biel was going for the role of Melina, but sources say there's a chance she's vying to play Lori. Several thesps had gone out for the roles, including Eva Mendes, Kate Bosworth and Paula Patton.
Len Wiseman will direct, with Farrell stepping into the Schwarzenegger role and Bryan Cranston attached to play the villain.
Neal H. Moritz and Toby Jaffe will produce, with Mark Bomback and James Vanderbilt penning the script.
Based on a Philip K. Dick short story, the original pic was directed by Paul Verhoeven. It grossed more than $250 million worldwide.
Biel was most recently seen in "The A-Team" for Fox.
Biel is repped by CAA and Management 360.
04-11-11, 03:17 PM
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I love this movie. Johnny Cab, lol!
[Quaid wakes up in a Johnnycab]
Douglas Quaid: Where am I?
Johnnycab: You're in a Johnnycab.
Douglas Quaid: I mean, what am I doing here?
Johnnycab: I'm sorry. Would you please rephrase the question?
Douglas Quaid: How did I get in this taxi?
Johnnycab: The door opened. You got in.
[Johnnycab rolls his eyes]
Douglas Quaid: Where am I?
Johnnycab: You're in a Johnnycab.
Douglas Quaid: I mean, what am I doing here?
Johnnycab: I'm sorry. Would you please rephrase the question?
Douglas Quaid: How did I get in this taxi?
Johnnycab: The door opened. You got in.
[Johnnycab rolls his eyes]
[Quaid enters a Johnnycab to escape from killers]
Johnnycab: Please state the street and number.
Douglas Quaid: Drive! drive!
Johnnycab: I'm not familiar with that address. Would you please repeat the destination?
Douglas Quaid: Anywhere just go! Go!
Johnnycab: I'm not familiar with that address. Would you please repeat the destination?
Douglas Quaid: Shit! shit!
Johnnycab: Would you please repeat the destination?
Douglas Quaid: [Quaid rips the Johnnycab out and starts to drive himself] Aaahhh!
Johnnycab: Please state the street and number.
Douglas Quaid: Drive! drive!
Johnnycab: I'm not familiar with that address. Would you please repeat the destination?
Douglas Quaid: Anywhere just go! Go!
Johnnycab: I'm not familiar with that address. Would you please repeat the destination?
Douglas Quaid: Shit! shit!
Johnnycab: Would you please repeat the destination?
Douglas Quaid: [Quaid rips the Johnnycab out and starts to drive himself] Aaahhh!
[the taxicab pulls up]
Johnnycab: The fare is 18 credits, please.
[Quaid gets out]
Douglas Quaid: Sue me, dickhead!
[cab tries to run him down, crashes, and explodes]
Johnnycab: We hope you enjoyed the ride!
Johnnycab: The fare is 18 credits, please.
[Quaid gets out]
Douglas Quaid: Sue me, dickhead!
[cab tries to run him down, crashes, and explodes]
Johnnycab: We hope you enjoyed the ride!
04-11-11, 05:48 PM
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Bryan Cranston is inspired casting. Jessica Biel, not so much. I'm not opposed to a remake of this, because I feel Arnold's film is highly overrated, as is Verhoeven and his films. Fun? Yes! Classic? No! I also don't mind because this seems to be a more faithful adaptation of Dick's story, rather than a by the numbers retread.
I'm interested to see what Wiseman can do with it, and if he can continue to improve as a director. I was highly impressed with Die Hard 4 and the Hawaii Five-O pilot. But I didn't have much expectations for either.
I'm interested to see what Wiseman can do with it, and if he can continue to improve as a director. I was highly impressed with Die Hard 4 and the Hawaii Five-O pilot. But I didn't have much expectations for either.
04-11-11, 05:57 PM
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I think the first 70 or so minutes of the original is pretty genius.
I'm not expecting much from the remake. Nothing about it sounds too exciting so far.
I'm not expecting much from the remake. Nothing about it sounds too exciting so far.
04-11-11, 10:08 PM
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Cranston's casting makes it come full circle for Breaking Bad. Dean Norris (Hank Shrader) was in the original, the guy who said "You got a lotta nerve showing your face here..."
04-11-11, 11:16 PM
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I think the first 70 or so minutes of the original is pretty genius.
As for the new film, Colin Farrell and Bryan Cranston have me intrigued, if not excited.
04-12-11, 01:03 AM
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I respectfully disagree! There's nothing about the original that comes close to genius. Like I said, it's a fun popcorn flick. But nothing more. It's typical 80s Schwarzenegger, even though it was released in '90. If anyone disagrees, that's fine. But I'll never understand the incredibly high praise. As for Arnold films, Predator was better. As for Verhoeven films, Robocop was his best American film, while Turkish Delight is his best overall work.
As for the new film, Colin Farrell and Bryan Cranston have me intrigued, if not excited.
As for the new film, Colin Farrell and Bryan Cranston have me intrigued, if not excited.
04-12-11, 03:48 AM
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In the book hes much more miserable in his everyday life (boring job, wife does nothing but berate him). The book takes place entirely on earth. He never goes back to mars. Basically everything after he visits Recall is completely different in the book. If you want details press the pretty spoiler button below. The book as its written would make a better episode of the Outer Limits than a 90 minute feature. The changes they made to the story actually make for a better movie IMO.
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04-12-11, 04:02 AM
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I have zero confidence in Wiseman as a director. Hes done 2 god awful movies and one that was mediocre.
04-14-11, 06:51 PM
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The FX were great and are at times still good looking. For that time period...yeah..pretty good.
I have zero confidence in Wiseman as a director. Hes done 2 god awful movies and one that was mediocre.
While I certainly don't put him anywhere close to the upper class, he's far better than the likes of Michael Bay, McG, Ratner, Renny Harlin, and a whole host of others. He's only directed 3 films and a TV pilot, and I've seen improvement in each film, except for maybe Underworld 2. The truth is he's never worked on a project that had a strong script or story. Maybe that changes with Total Recall. But opinions vary, so whatever.
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Re: Total Recall
Ethan Hawke Joins 'Total Recall' Remake (Exclusive)
The actor will appear alongside Colin Farrell in Columbia’s redo of the 1990 film with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
2:26 PM 5/10/2011 by Borys Kit
Ethan Hawke is boarding Total Recall, Columbia’s Colin Farrell-starring remake of the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger action movie.
The original movie, based on the Philip K. Dick story, We Can Remember It for You Wholesale, followed a man haunted by a recurring dream of journeying to Mars who buys a literal dream vacation from a company called Rekall Inc., which sells implanted memories. The man comes to believe he is a secret agent and ends up on a Martian colony, where he fights to overthrow a despotic ruler controlling the production of air.
The new story ditches the Martian storyline and instead involves nation states Euromerica and New Shanghai, with Douglas Quaid (Farrell) a factory worker in the latter who begins to believe he is a spy, although he doesn't know for which side.
The movie has been casting up ahead of its June start in Toronto with Bryan Cranston playing the villain. Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel are in negotiations for the female leads.
Hawke’s role is being kept secret and it is cameo in nature.
The CAA-repped actor recently shot the Fox pilot Exit Strategy.
The actor will appear alongside Colin Farrell in Columbia’s redo of the 1990 film with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
2:26 PM 5/10/2011 by Borys Kit
Ethan Hawke is boarding Total Recall, Columbia’s Colin Farrell-starring remake of the 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger action movie.
The original movie, based on the Philip K. Dick story, We Can Remember It for You Wholesale, followed a man haunted by a recurring dream of journeying to Mars who buys a literal dream vacation from a company called Rekall Inc., which sells implanted memories. The man comes to believe he is a secret agent and ends up on a Martian colony, where he fights to overthrow a despotic ruler controlling the production of air.
The new story ditches the Martian storyline and instead involves nation states Euromerica and New Shanghai, with Douglas Quaid (Farrell) a factory worker in the latter who begins to believe he is a spy, although he doesn't know for which side.
The movie has been casting up ahead of its June start in Toronto with Bryan Cranston playing the villain. Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel are in negotiations for the female leads.
Hawke’s role is being kept secret and it is cameo in nature.
The CAA-repped actor recently shot the Fox pilot Exit Strategy.
05-10-11, 02:50 PM
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Honestly I can't see how anyone paying attention to Total Recall can think it is anything BUT the very mind vacation he is paying for. The cartridge (or whatever it was) that had the vacation programmed on it was called "Blue Skies Over Mars". As the program loads in the background you can clearly see images of the Alien technology flashing on the screen. Also as he's describing the woman he wants to meet his eventual love interest's picture is flashed.