Still Arnie's best

Rating: 9/10 (25 March 2002)

what do you get when you combine a story of one of the finest SF writers there is, with one of the best action directors there is, with one of the biggest action heroes there is? The answer: Total Recall
This is a great movie that has it all: good, very exciting and hard action, a great story without huge holes, and with some plot twists that really leave you thinking, and of course Paul Verhoeven's perfect use of sarcasm and (not so subtle) humour.
Of course, the acting is not top-notch (Arnie just isn't a very good actor), the bad guy (Michael Ironside) is a cliche, but Sharon Stone as the bitchy wife makes up for a lot. Also, the special effects look a bit cheap now but back then they were really quite good.
This is an SF classic that everyone should watch !
***1/2 out of **** stars