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[old manatee]

I can't even be rational about Total Recall. I watched it so many times when I was in elementary school, and there are so many moments that are burned into my soul. Exploding heads, Sharon Stone's workout outfit, Johnny Cab, Schwarzenegger pulling the tracker out of his nose, the woman with 3 boobs, his disguise, Benny, Kuato.. That movie was a trip. When I watch it now it doesn't look dated at all to me. I think every movie should be more like OG TR.

The new one isn't a bad movie, but it lacks even a single standout moment. It's just a generic but competently made sci-fi actioner with no real identity.

 

[Trojan X]

Garbage OP, garbage.

 

[Ridley327]

Every Mel Brooks movie has aged poorly.

After the 70s, sure. Not that he was immediately lazy once the 80s rolled around, but I think he wound up spreading himself too thin with all the pots he had his hands in. Like, History of the World, Part 1 isn't anywhere close to his best, but he was still trying. Spaceballs was the beginning of the end for him as a director, where you can tell he just didn't have the passion for modern cinematic trends like he did with the classics that defined his golden period. Mel Brooks is the kind of guy that got why people like old studio westerns, but he is not the guy who got why people like sci-fi blockbusters.

 

[RangerX]

The original Total recall is a legitimately good film, with great setpieces. Its also one of the most quotable films ever. The remake is boring uninspired rubbish. Yours is an opinion I've never heard before. And its wrong.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles is still the business, Puck stop it

 

[Cabbagehead]

Yeah and both the new Carrie and The Day the Earth Stood Still are better than the originals too

Spoiler

in opposite world

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In a world without a soul

 

[v1lla21]

I'd rather see Trump become president than see Op make another thread again. And I'm Mexican.

 

[Coin Return]

Total Recall has one of my favorite Blu-ray commentaries ever. Schwarzenegger and Verhoeven trading production stories back and forth is a joy to listen to.

 

[WhateverItTakes]

now this is true. Spaceballs is not good.

How can someone be allowed to spread so many lies...

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

I'm putting a fiver on OP being a millennial. How can you be so wrong in so few words?

 

[AxelFoley]

I'd rather see Trump become president than see Op make another thread again. And I'm Mexican.

I say damn. 😂

 

[Lautaro]

Congratulations, you are special.

Total Recall is a classic of the violent action movies of that time and its enjoyable even now. The remake is bland as fuck in action and characters and not even Cranston could save it.

 

[Elitist1945]

Yeah and both the new Carrie and The Day the Earth Stood Still are better than the originals too

Spoiler

in opposite world

Well if we're on this topic, I did like the new Carrie better. Especially the Prom scene.

 

[Zakalwe]

Sorry but you're wrong.

OG TR is a pile of charming ultra violent 90s schlock. It's wonderful.

Remake is a souless digital cash-in.

I'd rather see Trump become president than see Op make another thread again. And I'm Mexican.

The people have spoken.

 

[Cabbagehead]

Sorry but you're wrong.

OG TR is a pile of charming ultra violent 90s schlock. It's wonderful.

Remake is a souless digital cash-in.



The people have spoken.

they have so

 

[il Diavolo]

dear god no

 

[Zakalwe]

80's

Nope. 1990.

they have so

Too slow, brother.

 

[Milchmann]

Sharon Stone is ridiculously hot in the original.

 

[Cabbagehead]

Nope. 1990.

might aswell be the 80's late at least.

 

[Zakalwe]

might aswell be the 80's late at least.

Don't dig man, it's cool.

 

[Cabbagehead]

Don't dig man, it's cool.

Not digging looked up the production. Its more 80's then 90's in my mind. Hence my response.

 

[old manatee]

I'd rather see Trump become president than see Op make another thread again. And I'm Mexican.

thank you

Total Recall has one of my favorite Blu-ray commentaries ever. Schwarzenegger and Verhoeven trading production stories back and forth is a joy to listen to.

Verhoeven is awesome on commentary tracks. He is really charming.

 

[pswii60]

Arghhhh I hate this thread. I thought the Brexiteers were bad but this is on a whole different level.

The original film was (in typical Verhoeven style) brimming with satire, ridiculous violence, dodgy special effects, utterly self-aware and it was totally fucking epic. Epic. Every time it is on the TV I get transfixed and cannot stop watching. It's an amazing film. So many memorable moments. It's not pretentious, it's just ludicrously entertaining, fun and epic movie viewing from start to end. There are few films so entertaining throughout.

The remake, in comparison, was too clean, dull, forgettable, completely lacking in originality or imagination and devoid of any self-awareness and humour. I can barely remember it, but that's what I do remember.

 

[Zakalwe]

Not digging looked up the production. Its more 80's then 90's in my mind. Hence my response.

I bet you did, and that you're a blast on movie night...

 

[PrimaNocta]

OP should be stopped at all cost! Such insanity i tell ya!

 

[Cabbagehead]

I bet you did, and that you're a blast on movie night...

okay...moving on.

meanie head

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

I was like "whut" but then I saw who posted this

I'm sure it's supposed to more compelling or whatever but I fell asleep during the reboot version

 

[Disxo]

Agree with you OP, remake was a blast for me compared to the OG.

 

[Cabbagehead]

Agree with you OP, remake was a blast for me compared to the OG.

I found his second account.

 

[Zakalwe]

okay...moving on.

meanie head

Fall back you nerd!

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Kisses <3

 

[Geist-]

Neogaf @ OP.

 

[fallengorn]

OP's thread title is one of the worst sentences written in the history of mankind.

 

[Cabbagehead]

Fall back you nerd!

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Kisses <3

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aww

 

[old manatee]

Agree with you OP, remake was a blast for me compared to the OG.

 

[QuantumZebra]

The fact that an opinion like that exists makes me not want to live on this planet anymore

You should stop watching movies, OP, just stop everything you're doing

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I've seen both films recently and just what the fuck are you even saying... and Paul Verhoeven is a Saint you fascist traitor to all that is good

 

[Warm Machine]

Yeah the production design is pretty rough now but...seriously? The original movie pulls off 4 concurrent stories and has an actual ending that significantly changes life for everyone on Mars. The remake barely tells one story and the ending barely matters. I also don't even get the whole robot thing. There were already robots everywhere and they go lengths to show that.

 

[Skellig Gra]

OP you got shit taste

 

[QuantumZebra]

I didn't really need an excuse to watch Total Recall again, but I guess there it is.

I have the final cut on bluray uploaded to Vudu...

time to play no man's sky and rewatch this classic

your awful thread has done good in the world, op

I'd rather see Trump become president than see Op make another thread again. And I'm Mexican.

and that about caps off this thread

 

[deadscreensky]

I didn't even feel the remake was bad (more unnecessary, like all of Sony's remakes and reboots) and I still think you're insane. The original film looks great, is filled with memorable performances and dialogue, has an excellent soundtrack, and is wrapped in an existentialist framework which, while simple, is still actually a pretty intriguing look at fantasy and its role in our lives. The movie is wildly entertaining and just smart enough to be interesting.

The remake has some nice sets and makes the wife a bigger and more interesting role, but those are really its only potential advantages.

 

[Seik]

What if OP is just checking/testing GAF's sanity by saying such a blasphemy.

Jokes on us guys!

 

[Timedog]

Wow.

 

[clockworkinyou]

I'm with OP just cause Kate is badass

 

[Vic_Viper]

WTF Op lol. The new one is a fun mindless action movie yes, but better than the original? Hell No.

 

[HiiiLife]

Facts.

 

[Cabbagehead]

Facts.

Bozo world

 

[poppabk]

Every Mel Brooks movie has aged poorly.

Are we just trying to out do the OP in ridiculous opinions now?

 

[old manatee]

OG has the GOAT Dean Norris performance

 

[Elitist1945]

OG has the GOAT Dean Norris performance

Don't forget he's in Starship Troopers.

I know I always do.

 

[psynergylover]

Old gaf on the attack!!!

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never saw the remake

 

[IISANDERII]

No.

The remake looked like it could be completely interchangeable with any post 2000 sci-fi film

It wasn't completely painful though, so there's that

100%. Incredibly generic. The only good thing was Kate Beckinsale.

She's 10yrs older than Jessica Biel but looks 10x hotter