Arnold Saves the World in Verhoeven Sci-fi Classic!!

Rating: 9/10 (18 May 2001)

Spawning from the mind of the great writers of the original "Alien" (Ron Shusett & Dan O'Bannon), this is a movie that makes us question everything. Question your friends, question your family, question yourself, and, above all, always question reality. This premise alone makes me love this strikingly original and interesting movie. Then add the direction of the great and always controversial Paul Verhoeven (Robocop, Basic Instinct) and you have a classic in the making. The movie is a wonderful mix of suspense, action, science fiction, and mystery. Wonderful special effects, beautifully crafted, awe-inspiring sets, gorgeous cinematography, solid interesting action, and great characters. Good performances all around by the cast.

FINAL RATING: 9/10 A believable original plot, great direction, good cast, gripping script, and excellent production values make this a movie with very few weaknesses. Total Recall will probably reach the status of classic in the years to come. A movie that can reach across genres and interest all movie fans.