cult classic made by Paul Verhoeven in his best period

Rating: 8/10 (11 December 2012)

It took ten years before this project was made. First they searched for a director and after seen Dino De Laurentiis said go but when the money has to be brought on table Dino became broke. Patrick Swayze should have played the main role as Quaid but it never happened because another man was hunting for the role, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Once he knew that the whole project was on sale he informed the right persons and a cult classic was made.
It's an excellent flick with a lot of effects done by Rob Bottin already famous for The Thing (1982). There's enough science-fiction to see and it even becomes bloody and gory in some parts. It also started the real career of Sharon Stone as Lori. But not only she, all the acting is sublime.
It could never been made if Blade Runner (1982) didn't start this kind of science-fiction flicks. A must have in all collections. Paul Verhoeven was the director and in his best period, before Total recall he just made Robocop (1987), after Total recall Basic Instinct (1992).
Gore 2/5 Nudity 0,5/5 Effects 4/5 Story 4/5 Comedy 0/5