A factory worker, Douglas Quaid, begins to suspect that he is a spy after visiting Rekall - a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories of a life they would like to have... Read allA factory worker, Douglas Quaid, begins to suspect that he is a spy after visiting Rekall - a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories of a life they would like to have led - goes wrong and he finds himself on the run.A factory worker, Douglas Quaid, begins to suspect that he is a spy after visiting Rekall - a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories of a life they would like to have led - goes wrong and he finds himself on the run.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 6 nominations
- Hammond
- (as Dylan Scott Smith)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe single-take fight scene was performed by Colin Farrell himself, and was shot 22 times before Farrell did it perfectly.
- GoofsFor The Fall to travel the diameter of the Earth in 17 minutes, it would have to maintain an average speed of over 45000 kph (28000 mph). At this speed, it would be impossible for anyone to survive standing on the outside, because of both the airflow and the high temperatures resulting from friction.
- Quotes
Matthias: Mr. Hauser, What is it you want?
Doug Quaid: I want to help you.
Matthias: That is not the only reason you are here.
Doug Quaid: I want to remember.
Matthias: Why?
Doug Quaid: So I can be myself, be who I was.
Matthias: It is each man's quest to find out who he truly is, but the answer to that lies in the present, not in the past. As it is for all of us.
Doug Quaid: But the past tells us who we've become.
Matthias: The past is a construct of the mind. It blinds us. It fools us into believing it. But the heart wants to live in the present. Look there. You'll find your answer.
- Alternate versionsThe scene where the three-breasted woman is topless has been re-shot for the US release due to different moral standards. The version released in European countries is unchanged.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Another Top 10 Worst Hollywood Remakes (2012)
- SoundtracksTyphoon
Written by Ebow Graham, Pavan Mukhi, Luca Gulotta and Joe Erskine (as Joseph Erskine)
Performed by Foreign Beggars featuring Chasing Shadows
Courtesy of Dented Records
First of all, in my opinion, this movie is not a remake - it seems more like a Reboot. Same concept, some of the same characters, story line has changed. Once you can accept this movie as a standalone and not compare it to the original - I believe you will be very pleased.
Special effects are wonderful, Story was fast paced and exciting, actors are some of the best in the industry, and to me - it was a Thrill Ride from beginning to end.
The only reason I give it an 8 instead of 10 is because I wish the movie had been just a little longer for character development and so that the movie didn't feel so rushed. Aside from that, I thought it was a great movie!
Watch it and form your own opinion!
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Total Recall
- Filming locations
- Lower Bay Station, Toronto, Ontario, Canada(Subway location)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $125,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $58,877,969
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $25,577,758
- Aug 5, 2012
- Gross worldwide
- $198,467,607
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1