I'd be upset, too, Arnold.
Total Recall is instantly forgettable and unnecessary. Why can't movies exist as a product of the time in which they were created? Not every film necessitates a remake (in fact, very few do). Say what you will about Schwarzenegger as an actor, but his films are fun and entertaining. This one trades out Arnold's goofy charm for an overly serious tone and forced political overtones. Filmmakers should utilize advances in technology to take us somewhere we haven't been before or even reinvent a series. I'm fine with remaking a film into one that seems totally unique and fresh. But we should aim to create new worlds in cinema, not recycle old ones. Perhaps Total Recall is meant to act as a memory test to see if audiences can remember a 'similar' film that was released about 22 years ago? Hmm...
This is a great video comparing old and "new": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIduDF61WlM
1 out of 5
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