Total Recall, a sci-fi action film directed by Paul Verhoeven in 1990, stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as a construction worker who learns that his memories are not real but were implanted in his brain. He discovers he’s a secret agent who’s been manipulated by the government.
On realizing his true identity, he journeys to Mars to unearth the reality and confront the person behind the implanted memory. The film is packed with high-octane action, jaw-dropping visuals, and impressive stunts.
Despite differing from the original Philip K. Dick story, “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale,” Total Recall is an entertaining, albeit violent, ride. It is categorized as an action, drama, adventure, and science fiction film, and the MPAA rates it R.
