Total Recall (1990) MOVIE REACTION! FIRST TIME WATCHING!!

We are half way through our Sci-Fi movie playlist, and again we tackle another brilliant Paul Verhoeven film... Total Recall (1990)
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[@213byron]

I’ve seen this movie a thousand times and it never gets old

[@susanmaggiora4800]

Love the James vs Cinema shout out!

[@Sammael6662]

100%! I love the way the reaction community is very interwoven. I saw one of the girls from The Normies wearing a Homies shirt.

[@rigger151]

@@Sammael6662 I installed the internet in the Normies studio. I remember thinking at the time that I would never watch reaction videos. Now here I am watching multiple reaction channels.

[@pomaimoikeha829]

His insights are great.

[@Trowa71]

I know who that is. I clapped; I clapped when I saw it.

[@Gnossiene369]

He’s calm and I like that. But his claim to be a filmmaker adds nothing, everything he mentions is basic knowledge. He might as well put “black man reacting” if he wants the extra attention.

[@cardaderdention]

Fun Fact: The movie was based on a Philip K. Dick story "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale" and was originally to star Richard Dreyfuss. David Cronenberg was attached as director and came up with the idea of mutants. After disagreements with the producers, Cronenberg quit the movie and it went into development hell. Schwarzenegger was a big fan of the original story and approached the producers to star but they turned him down. After Cronenberg left and the movie became in limbo, Schwarzenegger bought the rights of the original story from the producers, and help fund the movie with his own money. He then hired Paul Verhoeven to direct after being impressed by RoboCop. The direction of the movie changed from a space noir to a space action movie.

[@user-zh4vo1kw1z]

well, considering the story was written by a disorganized schizophrenic who lived on meth because the giant head kept telling him to write at least one novel a day, or else he would have the CIA kill him.... it figures they had to change a few things when adapting it. still neat to think that Arnie used to be as much, if not more, of a genre star than an action hero when he started...

[@maxducoudray]

That’s more than one fact, but good info. 😉

[@bighuge1060]

I remember reading that the lead was supposed to be a Woody Allenesque guy who found he could do such deadly things. The remake made the mistake of remaking the movie, not interpreting Dick's story differently or more faithfully. the following is the plot of the story via wikipedia and it is very different from the way the movie ended: Douglas Quail works a menial office job in the "not too distant future." His biggest dream has always been to visit Mars but is constantly dissuaded by his wife. Quail eventually discovers Rekal Incorporated, where he goes to receive memory implants of having traveled to Mars. To the shock of the Rekal technicians, under sedation, Quail somehow regains erased memories of who he really is. Quail's memories reveal that he really is a secret agent who has been to Mars. The Rekal representative, McClane, refunds half of Quail's money and sends him home. Quail thinks that the operation was a failure because his memories are blurry, and he remembers his trip to the office to get the procedure done. He returns home still believing the memories are fake but discovers a box of fauna smuggled from Mars in his desk. He confronts his wife about whether or not he has actually been to Mars, and she angrily leaves him. Two armed men suddenly enter and reveal that Quail has a telepathic transmitter in his head that allows them to read his thoughts. Through this interaction, Quail suddenly remembers why he had his memories erased: Quail wasn't just a secret agent, he was an assassin who killed a political opponent for Earth's government. With his memories returned, the armed men appeal to Quail to surrender, but Quail, with his abilities awakened as well, fights them off and escapes. Wondering what to do, Quail's former commanders suddenly speak to him through the telepathic transmitter. Quail suggests going through another mind-wipe, but this time replacing his current awareness of being an assassin with the pleasant memory of an exciting life. His commanders agree, feeling that it is their obligation to help their former agent. Quail turns himself in and is placed with a psychiatrist to figure out what his own personal desires are. When he was young, Quail used to fantasize that as a child he came across minuscule [rodent-like] aliens that were going to launch a full invasion of Earth with their superior technology. However, young Quail was so kind and accepting of the aliens that they decided to hold off on their invasion as long as he was alive. While finding the fantasy narcissistic, his commanders agree to plant the memories at Rekal. To everyone's shock, those memories turn out to be real as well.

[@enterlinemediavisual]

Patrick Swayze was set to star when Cronenberg was set to direct. Sets were being built and then there was a death in David's family

[@okradiohead7430]

Awesome! Didn't know all that.

[@k3n12ock]

Classic Arnold and 10x better than the remake

[@user-zh4vo1kw1z]

the only way to appreciate the remake is by having no idea this movie exists. and then getting blind drunk before watching it.

[@totalprocall6894]

Literally everything that made the original brilliant the removed form the remake.

[@SA-zoom1]

Sorry have to edit that to 10 million times better, the remake made me shout abuse at the screen which something I have never done before, it was beyond terrible

[@Korradoar]

screw you all lol i like the remake

[@patrickgogan3517]

@@user-zh4vo1kw1z or high lol

[@seagull8415]

Saw this ages 11. Had to sneak into my parents room in the dead of night to get the tape, tiptoe downstairs and watch at 3am and replace the tape before they woke up. Totally worth it.

[@clearsmashdrop5829]

Thats 70s kid ninja stuff. Kudos to you.

[@skoomamuch356]

Watched this on vhs with my parents when i was like 4.

[@hollabigT]

They are both such friggin CUTIES!!! I could listen to them all day

[@MrHarbltron]

the dwarf chick rocking that machinegun is too legit

[@pauledwards9493]

Arnie's moans and groans in this will live on in history.

[@patinho5589]

No one could have done this role as well as Arnie!

[@rickjay3805]

He has the best grimace in show biz.

[@derles]

A small revealing detail: the "doctor" who tried to convince Arnold that he's actually in Rekord, is the same guy in the TV Rekord advertising that Arnold saw in the subway.

[@qna95B]

thank you Prof. Obvious

[@RitsychServare]

Predator: "Stick around." Terminator: "I'll be back." Total Recall: "Consider that a divorce." Commando : "Let off some steam Bennett." True lies : "Your Fire" Batman and Robin: "Let's kick some ice!" Kindergarten Cop: “Who is your daddy and what does he do?” Jingle All the Way: "Put that cookie down! Now!" The Running Man: "Here is Sub Zero! Now... Plain Zero!"

[@Cydonius1]

Commando : Let off some steam Bennett

[@Mr.Homebody_18]

True lies : Your Fire

[@RitsychServare]

@@Cydonius1 Where's the "Drop that cookie now!"? lol Edit: "Put that cookie down... now!" Jingle All the Way nvm lol

[@Campbellot93]

Batman and Robin: "Let's kick some ice!"

[@RitsychServare]

@@Campbellot93 omg that movie needs to be forgotten 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@markbartoszek8585]

"I got five kids to feed." "Take them to the dentist." lmao....I love this movie!

[@minnesotajones261]

Paul Verhoeven movies are notorious for great gun shot effects (Robocop, this, Starship Troopers) and I think all the effects in both Robocop and this are from Rob Bottin, who also did effects in The Howling and The Thing. Love this movie. "and I'll be back home in time for Corn Flakes!" Brilliant!

[@Nero453]

FYI, most of the film was shot in Mexico City, all of the subway scenes were made in an new line that was officially inaugurated a few days later. All of the Mars scenes were made at the Churubusco Film Studios.

[@FireTiger941]

Yeah, and all the actors got horrible food poisoning from drinking the local water and eating the local food, whereas Arnold had his own personal chef that prepared his meals fresh daily.

[@atti97]

The music was so perfect. Jerry Goldsmith one of his best score ever done.

[@43nostromo]

Hell yes!!

[@jamalalsaqer2283]

First 18 movie I snuck into underage in 1990 at only 15. The brutality and carnage was amazing. Sentimental value attached. Verhoeven’s best for my money and an Arnie classic!

[@thehalfeatendoughnut1798]

"What have you been feeding this thing?" "Blondes." Best line in a movie .... EVER.

[@redangel169]

The practical effects in this one are great

[@misterprickly]

Rob Bottin was the effects wizard behind this. He also did Robocop, The thing, Legend and "the red wedding" from Game of Thrones.

[@patrickgogan3517]

@@misterprickly dont forget the Howling

[@susanmaggiora4800]

I think you guys would love The Running Man, provided you haven’t seen it before. Great 80’s Arnold at the height of his powers

[@orangewarm1]

Plus Starship Troopers.

[@tiggerbren]

Second this. Running Man is peak Schwarzenegger.

[@mickeynewlin]

It's never talked about as much as it should be, it's awesome. I listen to the soundtrack all the time lol

[@JustinCardiff]

When I was younger, I was watching The Running Man, and I accidentally sharted! I was the running man!

[@720feliz]

Yes! The Running Man is one of my favorites!

[@ScotchBeard78]

When I was a kid, the guy on the escalator that gets used as a human shield fucked me up SO MUCH.

[@totalprocall6894]

It always made me laugh hard even as a kid...just the over the top gesturing with the dead body too lol.

[@ChrisOliver4307]

I can't wait till you watch "Starship Troopers." I hated it at first but then I realized what it was up to I started to love it.

[@LordLOC]

Oh man, if they got all grossed out at times with Total Recall, I can't wait for them to see Starship Troopers lol

[@PeterEvansPeteTakesPictures]

I, for one, would like to know more.

[@ChrisOliver4307]

@@PeterEvansPeteTakesPictures well played

[@LordLOC]

@@PeterEvansPeteTakesPictures Know more about what? :D

[@yorkipudd1728]

MEDIC!

[@doctorw4259]

The one eyed guy is Dean Norris, who played Hank on Breaking Bad. Also was in Starship Troopers as the hardass commander.

[@patrickgogan3517]

Had a small part in Lethal weapon 2 as well

[@monicawism]

Cool! Never realized that!

[@winstonmarlowe5254]

"one eyed guy" You mean Fanny Face?

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

Also the SWAT leader in Terminator 2 during the CyberDyne scene.

[@BrianSmithNow]

Rob Bottin also did "The Thing" effects. Good catch.

[@patrickgogan3517]

And Howling

[@evilalex87]

One of my favorite sci-fi Action and arnold Films ever, love it.

[@jimtatro6550]

When this movie came out theatrically 30 years ago it blew everybody’s mind with the effects and people still argue today whether or not it was a dream or not. Don’t bother watching the shitty remake it’s horrible.

[@jwnj9716]

It has my favourite line, "WHAT THE F**K DID I DO WRONG?!!!"

[@hannahstevenson27]

That or when he gets out of the taxi ‘Sue me, dickhead....’

[@peterp2153]

I like when Cohagen says “You’ll like being Hauser!” and Arnie replies “Guy’s a fuckin’ asshole!!”

[@HappyTeeth.]

See you at the party, Rictor!!! ( throws his severed arms at him ) hahahaha

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

ARE YOU KRAZY!? I DUN’T EVAN NO ANYTHANG ABOUT MAHHHZZ!!!

[@ScarlettM]

"Twins" is one of Arnold's best and sweetest movies!

[@BlackavarWD]

Also really funny!

[@kosk11348]

Total Recall was HUGE when it came out. This was peak Schwarzenegger when he was probably the biggest box office action star in America. I can remember seeing it in the theater and the special effect that stood out to me at the time was when the lady's head splits open and Arnold is inside. I had never seen a practical effect look that good. Anyway, this is a classic! Starship Troopers is also an awesome flick and I look forward to your reaction! The Running Man is another sci-fi Schwarzenegger movie that I think you guys would enjoy!

[@orangewarm1]

Verhoeven is a genius. You gotta see Starship Troopers; Showgirls and Basic Instinct.

[@liamaltork2551]

if you see the community post of all 10 Sci-Fi films that they're gonna react to, Starship Troopers is one of them

[@gggooding]

Recently saw the "edited for TV" cut of Showgirls (it's an hour long). It becomes a schizophrenic, slap-stick comedy basically.

[@DoubleMonoLR]

His later movie Black book is also very good, though more serious, and subtitled. Its set in ww2

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

Starship Troopers is awful

[@My-Name-Isnt-Important]

"See you at the party Richter!" The guy that does the voice of the Robot cab driver is Robert Picardo, who has been in tons of scifi films and was the holographic doctor in Star Trek: Voyager. The white light at the end of the film is Quaid getting lobotomized. Paul Verhoeven has said that Quaid is actually running through the dream sequence and everything after he went to Recall is apart of the dream.

[@zachbartell4193]

While Arnold said everything happened. It’s really cool cause movie works both ways

[@Bonez0r]

Why did he have dreams of Melina before he ever went to Recall?

[@My-Name-Isnt-Important]

@@Bonez0r Quaid based Melina off of his real dream. That's why she is present in the Recall dream. It's there to keep you guessing as to if it's real or not.

[@k3n12ock]

Also, pretty cool you have James Vs Cinema playing too

[@acidrain92]

such an underrated channel

[@Lannisen]

These are the two movie channels I watch, so I got happy to see that 😅

[@Gnossiene369]

@@acidrain92 He's good, just a tad pretentious. Better than most.

[@acidrain92]

@@Gnossiene369 I disagree. I think he's just interested in filmmaking techniques and tries his hardest to analyze movies from that perspective. I never get an egotistical or holier than thou vibe from him.

[@kellypedersen9896]

Now complete the 80's Schwarzenegger Sci-Fi Triad with "The Running Man".

[@johnmurphy1442]

I don't know if you guys realized, but 5he hot blonde who played his wife is Sharon Stone, she became a big star after this movie

[@taoist32]

She was in a few movies before Total Recall like Allen Quartermain and the Lost City of Gold, but Total Recall really boosted her career.

[@SirDrunkalot1]

Definitely a dream, the name of the program he selects, the explanation of the story is given up front, he picks Melina when selecting a woman, it all works for me. Even the alien bit at the end, you even comment why would his hand work with it? Anyway, try Dark City, it's amazing.

[@shainewhite2781]

I had fun watching this video reaction to Total Recall. This movie is a wild ride from start to finish and it never lets up for one one. It's a bunch of twists and turns that you don't see coming a mile away. I'm gonna rate this film 8.9/10.

[@MrSporkster]

This movie had a budget of US$56 million. At the time, it was one of the most expensive films ever made. It took US$261 million at the box office.

[@glennkonklin2926]

The recall tech says something like, 'blue sky on Mars. That's new'. That tells me it IS a dream. On an unrelated topic: I want to see you guys run down stairs and see how graceful YOU can be.

[@BlackavarWD]

Yes. Run. And film it.

[@xavvi]

Here's the big question - why did he have a dream of Mileena BEFORE he ever went to Rekall?

[@TheMKCrab]

I love how almost every scene in the movie has a twist

[@harish123az]

And the final twist, blue skies on Mars, is a twist not many get

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

@@harish123az “That’s a new one, blue skies on Mars!”

[@gelypap]

I would recommend tremors with Kevin bacon it’s awesome.

[@mikeisdead7137]

Such a fun movie! Watched it way too many times.

[@juliettemcgee9055]

Shout out to James on the tele! He's awesome. Good to see you guys are bringing all the movie reactions community together like one big happy fam.

[@CinemaRules]

You haven’t seen anything yet 😉 stay tuned in the coming months 🤫

[@juliettemcgee9055]

@@CinemaRules why do I have a feeling it's going to be like a watch party or something? Ok I'll stop guessing and just wait 😆 Looking forward to it though.

[@Schiltzenberger]

"shoot her!"..... that's gotta be the Jurassic Park one. I do it all the time.

[@CinemaRules]

You understand 😉👌🏼

[@The-Underbaker]

"Clever girl"...

[@ryanje8147]

Loved the little woman on top of the bar shooting that machine gun!!!!

[@SpaceCattttt]

None of it happened. Arnold only thought he said all of those classic one-liners.

[@angellopez3202]

Super cool seeing you guys supporting James Vs Cinema in the beginning of your video! The ending to this movie will always be a topic of debate, was it all part of his virtual reality experience or did it really happen? 😎

[@cutthr0atjake]

...especially with the request of a blue sky on Mars & the girl he chose was the girl he was with at the end. :-D

[@ReasonableRam]

I used to as well but I don't think it was vr anymore. The fact that we get so many scenes where Quaid isn't present and the "illusion" is still happening shows that it's not a vr implant. This is purely from the movie standpoint, not book. If the vr implant is supposed to be what really happened, then the movie does a very sloppy job of making it ambiguous and it could have been made better.

[@m.e.3862]

I don't know. At Recall the guy chooses the mars adventure and you see on screen the picture of the underground alien atmosphere machine which nobody knew about. So maybe it was vr?🤔

[@yanndick]

@@ReasonableRam I agree with you : there should be no scene without Quaid if the whole thing was a simulation, though only the audience will learn Stone's character actually is Ironside's character's wife, Quaid will never know that. But Verhoeven is too clever to do a "sloppy job", and I think he is messing with us when he keeps telling he doesn't know too : the guy loves jokes.

[@user-zh4vo1kw1z]

@@m.e.3862 then again, Pyramids on mars have been a staple of sci fi. but a pyramid is also a structure that will survive for ages, so if they leave a terraforming machine for the future it kinda makes sense to put it in one. but then again, WHY?

[@shainewhite2781]

9:38, that's so cool how they did that effect!!

[@shainewhite2781]

3:05, he wants to go to Mars so badly, he doesn't know what he's in for.

[@jefferoni1984]

I love that the British hate “t”s. To-al Recall. 😆

[@Vanska0]

This movie is simply fantastic

[@iamodmk]

“If I was to place a tracking chip...” lmfao I don’t wanna spoil it but it’s the best lmao

[@Buggins]

I confess to a bias but I love Verhoeven movies. Always Grand Guignol in flavour and a lot of fun while usually married to a surprisingly sharp sense of satire or commentary. Certainly never dull.

[@PorterVonBizmark]

When Mexico City was avant-garde and technological, I say it because the movie was shot there! Love your reactions keep it up! Love from México !

[@blackgold63]

Great reaction guys, I love this movie too, badass chicks, violence, sci fi, great story. You couldn't really fault this movie as pure adult popcorn entertainment. I agree with twist regarding that Benny character didn't see that coming but cheers when he got screwed lol.

[@nofishinmydiet]

This movie holds a special place for me. When I was touring the new school that I was transferring to this lady came into the office and spoke to one of the administrators. My mom and I watched her, and after she left my mom said, "She looks just like the lady from Total Recall!" After I became a student there (San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts) I found out that she was Pricilla Allen, and that she WAS the actress who played the part of Arnold dressed up as the woman who goes through the detector and who's head explodes! She was the director of our drama department. Sadly she passed away in 2008. She was a wonderful teacher and human! R.I.P Mrs Allen! ❤️

[@213byron]

This movie is so good I refuse to watch the remake

[@betsyduane3461]

The same guy, Rob Bottin, did the visuals for The Thing

[@captainstrangiato961]

“I like this more than Predator” Correct answer >:)

[@VeggieGamer]

Now all we need is for them to check out Running Man and realise it is the best of the bunch!

[@mnomadvfx]

@@VeggieGamer Well that hits the spot!

[@patrickgogan3517]

@@mnomadvfx No more lonely nights!!

[@Chrisbajs]

Fun Fact: The robot cabbie is whisteling the national anthem of Norway.

[@gamleskalle1]

Norwegian here and i didnt remember this. Has to check it out again.

[@Painocus]

Which one? Norway has like at-least four.

[@Chrisbajs]

@@Painocus No, we don't. It's called "Ja, Vi Elsker".

[@Painocus]

@@Chrisbajs Also "Mellom Bakkar og Berg"/"Nordmannen", "Vi Ere en Nasjon vi Med"/"Barnas Nationalsang", "Sønner av Norge"/"Norsk Nationalsang", etc. "Ja, Vi Elsker" didn't become the "offical" one until a year ago (decades after this film came out) and it is still isn't the only one used.

[@Chrisbajs]

@@Painocus Ja, Vi Elsker has for generations been the de facto national anthem.

[@cmsweitzer1]

James vs Cinema, another great reaction channel! Supposedly there is the same musical que when he is "dreaming" so at the end when it plays it's supposed to signify that it is all a dream and he is lobotomized. At least that's what i think I remember seeing in a behind the scenes. I could also be full of shit. Great review gents!

[@stefanforrer2573]

they leave it intentionally ambiguous.... a lot of people hate that but i'm totally fine with it

[@cmsweitzer1]

@@stefanforrer2573 yeah, I like not always having a tied up story line!

[@betsyduane3461]

The human body can not block bullets, they go right through. LOL

[@dantesilvermine5160]

Not all the time, and not if they're hollow points

[@shainewhite2781]

1:57, love the music and opening title.

[@Salta0monte]

I think this is one of the movies adapted from a novel by Philip K. Dick. His books were also behind Minority Report, The Adjustment Bureau and Blade Runner.

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

Yes, you’re correct. Adapted from his 1965 short story, ‘We can remember it for you wholesale’.

[@MavenCree]

The effects in this movie completely blew our mind back in the day. Especially the x-ray skeleton running through the airport thingy, and the 'get ready for a surprise' head, and the facial puppetry.

[@shockmesane4158]

First thing I thought when I saw the video title was "oh, this is totally a Tom film he's gonna love it, Shaun will be lukewarm on it" Pretty close!

[@Nuhanii]

if you pause at 06:56 you will see a stundtman who doesnt even look like Arnold

[@lexiwilson9501]

One of the all-time Arnie greats. Everyone wanted to see this!

[@Broken-xi5io]

James playing in the background aye!! 😁

[@liamaltork2551]

Tom has the Best Reactions

[@213byron]

6:31 they run like they’re in the ballet

[@tonybluedanger9640]

You guys are going on a ride tonight. This movie is really good. Sharon Stone is awesome in it. She is a fighter. Don't forget lady in a cage with James Caan and Olivia de Havilland. It is a good movie.

[@jp3813]

Going? Pretty sure they already finished watching by the time this got edited and uploaded.

[@misterprickly]

Funny fact: "get yer ass to Mars" is a direct reference to "Follow the Yellow brick road" from Wizard of Oz.

[@user-zh4vo1kw1z]

really? never picked up on that, though it makes sense in hindsight... thanks for teaching me this!

[@MsMelyjean]

The cheesy 80's catch phrases. Love 'em.

[@johndawhale3197]

90's*

[@MsMelyjean]

@@johndawhale3197 Filmed March 20, 1989 to August 23, 1989. Written way before that. It was released in 1990, but has all the hallmarks of the 80's movie machine.

[@peterp2153]

Watching these dudes watching and reacting to the film makes me realize how amazing the film really is. Not that I didn’t already know it, but...

[@marivera77]

I want to thank you for FINALLY switching your insert face cams to the correct sides so you are looking the right way when you react to crazy shit! I was getting so triggered in previous vids. Keep up the good work lads.

[@teslatwitterofficial]

PLEASE REACT TO TRUE LIES (1994) Arnold Schwarzeneger and Jamie Lee Curtis directed by James Cameron.

[@LordLOC]

Another one of Arnies best films.

[@leefithian3704]

Perfect film , still waiting to grab that in 4K

[@andydorman2119]

True Lies is One of my ALL time top 3 favorite movies.

[@eyden1562]

Neeeeeed lol

[@CosmicKingGeorge]

You guys are the best! Great Job Guys!

[@AngryKefir]

5:09 according to director Paul Verhoeven on the DVD commentary, the team of the sound edit and him spend a lot of evenings biting into tones of apples to creat the perfect sound for these cracking necks ;)

[@greigclement9081]

Paul Verhoven didn't shy away from violent scenes :) That poor sap Arnold used as a human shield !

[@MollyChristmas]

I don't know which I like better, your scared faces or your surprised wtf faces 😂 this one was fun! Maybe consider watching "Flash Gordon!" It's kind of this feel but has an amazing soundtrack from Queen!

[@BlackavarWD]

Soooo cheesy! But fun! 😁

[@KOBETRON100]

Class movie. Arnold was unstoppable back then. Terminator, Total Recall, Predator, Running Man and many more. Quaid the mutant belly monster used to make me feel sick when I was a kid 🤢

[@taoist32]

You forgot Raw Deal, Commando, Red Heat, Twins, et al.

[@CarlosLima-le6jm]

love you guys, wish you reacted to 'Highlander'!

[@returntovalhalla9937]

The director stated that the movie ends with a fade to white because it was a dream, and he got lobotomized

[@ckobo84]

NO IT WAS REAL!!! You are lobotomized! 😠

[@user-zh4vo1kw1z]

@@ckobo84 NO YOU ARE!

[@HickoryDickory86]

@@user-zh4vo1kw1z You're not you! I'm you!

[@Theomite]

Why would he get lobotomized if it was a dream he paid Recall for? Did the machine malfunction?

[@returntovalhalla9937]

@@Theomite as they said in the film he had a schizoid embolism

[@eelcoblaauw6689]

I had forgotten how much fun this movie is XD

[@HybridShadow217]

Great reaction as always boys!! But don't think we didn't notice that you fixed the cameras on your faces,great job 😉

[@michaeljohnaustin6745]

You need to watch Tucker and Dale vs Evil , please search it out as it so so gory and bloody funny as hell . It really is a must watch in my opinion.

[@lungfulldrummer8921]

Tucker and Dale is quality.

[@cristonsloan]

Wow. James must be so humbled by your generosity. That was great, thank you. I agree with you that he deserves it.

[@allyourmoney]

Everyone goes outside & does a Rodney Dangerfield impression with their eyeballs. Then there's air & a happy ending.

[@garyglaser4998]

You guys actually look at each other now when you look at each other! I didn't think it mattered but I like it. 👍🙂

[@doomsday_adam]

Everything that's happening to Quaid is exactly what the Rekall guy tells him when he's still trying to sell him the memory implant. From being an agent saving a planet right down to the sleazy brunette Quaid chooses a few minutes later. Basically the entire plot is given away right from the start and nonetheless you (the audience) don't notice that while watching the movie progress, which is totally insane and absolutely ingenious. When you realize that pulling this stunt off successfully is pretty much unbelievable and nearly impossible, you'll also realize that it is a downright masterpiece and truly one of a kind. Not to forget that there's no digital/visual fx happening, except for the walk-through body scanner. But the rest: Miniatures, stop motion, animatronics, rear projection, sfx makeup, photochemical stuff, etc... One of the the very last movies beside for example "Alien 3" right on the brink to the digital/visual fx age. It's so effing beautiful. Movie making and story telling at its very best... ^^

[@lauce3998]

This and Blade Runner my favorites of Sci-Fi. The two of Philip K.Dick stories.

[@taoist32]

All from the drugged up mind of Philip K Dick. He was wasted and high every time he wrote stories.

[@RetroGamerDev]

I've always thought the whole thing was a dream. When Arnie went to Recall, if you pay close attention the assistant says "Hey that's a new one - blue sky on Mars".

[@MonkeyFromChina.]

If you guys didn't realize they switched places

[@pdbordelon]

Nothing more exciting that to see a new Cinema Rules review! ...especially when Im supposed to be working, ha ha

[@brucefelger4015]

This movie won the special effects Oscar against no competition, no one could find any movie to compete againt it

[@FireTiger941]

Personally, I think this is Arnold Schwarzenegger's best movie!

[@peterlenham6904]

Terminator 2 is his greatest.

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

I’d put T2 just above, but you’re right, this was damn solid as well during the peak of Arnie’s film career.

[@BloodylocksBathory]

The 80s and early 90s was a good era for Rob Bottin. His work on Legend, starring Tom Cruise and Tim Curry, was nominated for an Oscar for hair and makeup.

[@misterquantum9840]

He's in Recall. "Blue skies on Mars, that's a new one." - Recall technician

[@zolibako4816]

I love how you casually have James vs Cinema going in the background :) He's one of my favourite reactors

[@shainewhite2781]

6:43, FUCK ME ,this is brutal! That poor bastard! Lol! Just used him a bullet shield!

[@KCohere33]

“I’m not that hyped for this.” Me: “Gasps!” Because this movie is amazing!

[@alchemypotato]

Yeah, I love Total Recall. Great piece of 80s action fun. Might be my favorite non-Terminator Schwarzenegger film. I'd give it something like a 7.5.

[@TheFacelessStoryMaker]

What I love is we never know what is real. When does Rekall end and reality start? We don't know. We can only guess.