Total Recall (2012)

Total Recall (2012)

Directed by: Len Wiseman
Screenplay by: Kurt Wimmer and Mark Bomback

Genre: Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Running Time: 118 Minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Viewed: Theater

What is real?

[IMDb]

Comments: In the grand scheme of things, Total Recall gave me exactly what I wanted: two hours of solid entertainment. Beyond the core story of Hauser, a lot was changed when compared to Paul Verhoeven's 1990 classic. And despite a few aspects feeling really silly (and telegraphed), I found the updated story to be well done. The action scenes, most of which were composed of chases, were well shot and clear enough for me. The effects were awesome, as expected, and Colin Farrell was good enough (though I always found he's much better in low-key roles, like In Bruges). Kate Beckinsale one-ups Jessica Biel in the bad ass scale, but maybe that's because Total Recall was helmed by her husband.

So yeah, Total Recall isn't horrible and provided two hours of mindless escapism, which was all I asked.