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- Review count2
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- First reviewJuly 26, 2008
- Last reviewAugust 5, 2012
- Featured reviews0
- Average rating4.5
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Overall rating
4
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5
Visually Stellar, Weak Story
PostedAugust 5, 2012
Dialogue
3
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5
Special Effects
5
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5
Art Direction
5
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5
Acting
4
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5
Story
2
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5
Camerawork
5
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5
The Acting, Directing, Action Sequences, Visual Aesthetic and Design were excellent. Story and character development were the only weak parts of the film. The plot re: the cause that the resistance members were fighting for was not compelling enough to be invested in as an audience member. I was more invested in the main character's pursuit of his true identity. Kate Beckinsale's character, 'Lori', had no real motivation for her vigilant hatred and venom towards the main character. The writers' choice to have her character absorb the traits and actions of the 'Richter' character from the 1990 original was a poor one, solely because this remake did not give the same (or ANY) reason for the 'Lori' character's vendetta against the story's hero. Even with these weak points, "Total Recall" (2012) was an entertaining movie.
Pros well paced, great actors, visually stellar, great action, great fight scenes
Cons weak story, weak script adaptation
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Overall rating
5
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5
See It.
PostedJuly 26, 2008
Autumn99
from Venice, CA
If you're simply a fan of the Sci-fi/Horror/Suspense genre, you don't need to have seen even 1 episode of "The X-Files" to enjoy this film. It's a truly compelling, suspenseful story that is told very well. You won't be disappointed.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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