Total Recall (2012) Review

Total Recall (2012)

Reviewed by Delphi Ellis

Starring: Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel directed by: Len Wiseman
Length: 1hr 58 mins
Rated: 12A

Doug (Colin Farrell) is an ordinary, hardworking citizen employed by the United Federation of Britain. He works double shifts to help produce a synthetic task force, designed to keep The Colony under control, following the war which saw the end of the Free World.  Married to Lori (Kate Beckinsale) for seven years, he is visited by dreams of another existence with Melina (Jessica Biel) in which he was a secret agent.  He decides to visit a virtual reality agency where he is told they can make his wildest dreams come true. This is when everything changes. Who is Doug Quaid and is everything – and everyone – who they seem to be? Faced with a dilemma about who he can trust, Doug must fight to save his true self – whoever that may be. 

This movie contains twists and turns so that even the viewer will start to question who Doug really is and whether or not he is dreaming. A captivating plot, outstanding acting as you would expect and plenty of drama and fast paced action to keep you on the edge of your seat.