Released in 1990, Total Recall is a science-fiction film and futuristic thriller directed by Paul Verhoeven, based on a story inspired by Philip K. Dick. The screenplay, by Gary Goldman and Ronald Shusett, plunges viewers into a dystopian world in 2048, where memories can be artificially implanted. ArnoldSchwarzenegger () stars in one of his most iconic roles, alongside Sharon Stone ( ) and Rachel Ticotin. Somewhere between reality and illusion, this action film reflects on identity and free will, in a brutal and visually striking universe.
Total Recall will be available on Netflix from April 4, 2025.
Synopsis: Planet Earth, 2048. Haunted by a nightmare that takes him to Mars every night, Doug Quaid turns to a laboratory, Rekall, which offers to materialize his dream using a powerful hallucinogen. But the experiment goes awry: the drug awakens memories of a very real stay on Mars, when he was the most feared agent of the despot Cohaagen. With the killers now on his tail, Quaid decides to return to the Red Planet, where other memories and dangers await him...
Total Recall will appeal above all to fans of retro sci-fi, muscular action films and 90s cinema nostalgia. It could also appeal to fans of Paul Verhoeven 's Robocop and Starship Troopers, which combine stylized violence, a dystopian universe and political reflection. The lead role, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, makes this a must-see for fans of the genre. However, viewers sensitive to graphic violence or dated special effects aesthetics may not find it to their liking.
A true landmark of science-fiction cinema, Total Recall continues to intrigue and entertain with its paranoid universe, intense action scenes and iconic hero. By blending memory, conspiracy and space exploration, the film retains a special place in the history of the genre.
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