Total Recall (1990)

Schwar-tastic Movie, CRAP Blu Ray

Ok, it's my own fault for not carefully looking into this new Blu Ray thing. I bought Total Recall, one of the best Craptastic Sci-fi movies ever made hoping for some delusional reason that it would look incredible on Blu Ray. It's crap crap crap crap crap on Blu Ray and looks EXACTLY the same on DVD. Try it! Play your DVD copy and then play the Blu Ray. Hmmm, looks the same. Recent films look incredible on Blu rRay but this one looks just awful in comparison. I fell for it. Buyers beware....that's all. Some of the studios are sneaky and are mass producing a first generation of Blu Rays with their middle finger in the air daring us to buy a bare-basics Blu Ray with a transfer done by the AV guy from the local high school. Be careful folks! January 2, 2009

Great movie, terrible quality for Blu-ray

This was one of my favorite movies when I was younger. I bought the DVD when it came out, and recently did the same with the Blu-ray version. I expected the Blu-ray version would have a better transfer, but I was wrong. It's better than the DVD, but not by far. From now on, i'll be renting Blu-rays before deciding to buy them as there haven't been any kind of quality standards set on this overpriced media. December 16, 2008

I thought it said blu-ray!

This movie looks horrible. If I had never seen a high definition movie and this was my first experience, I would never even think of investing in a blu-ray player. My opinion would be what's the use it looks just like regular dvd. December 14, 2008

Sub Par Blu-Ray transfer-fun 80's action movie

I wish Amazon would add sub scales for PQ, AQ, overall movie and other criteria, so that, with the advent of Blu-Ray, technical as well as cinematic aspects would be rated separately. What if you love a film, but hate the transfer?

I had never seen all of Total Recall, and as a fan of older Sci-Fi and action films, I thought the effects were fun and advanced for the time period. Despite Arnold's mediocre acting skills, I am still a fan of his films, because they're so "over the top" and action packed. This film from the 90's was a cool "throwback" for me, and I enjoyed the sound and visual effects, as well as the story line of implanted memories, vicarious living etc. The storyline has often been mimicked by movies that followed in the next decade and for historical purposes and perspective this film is interesting as its themes remain relevant. Seeing Sharon Stone in action sequences was funny but effective, and it was cool to see her in some of her earlier work.

The sound was powerful but the transfer was very dirty and there was significant noise and specs that littered the print. The colors were not as vibrant, as I had hoped, and having seen some much older films, that have been restored (Poltergeist, for instance), this older film's transfer is quite disappointing. Still the picture was clear and on a 50" Panasonic Plasma screen, sitting about 15-20 ft back, it still was a clean/clear experience. For the price of under $12, which I paid, it remains a fun and thought provoking sci-fi film for my collection. It is not demo material, but for its story worth a look for fans. November 15, 2008

WRONG COVER PHOTO!!!

Issue: Cover Images don't match UPC codes for this DVD.

ASIN: B0000640RW
UPC: 012236124740
Total Recall
This version of the film has a special edition silver border around the cover image.

ASIN: B00070FX5U
UPC: 012236170488
Total Recall
This version of the film doesn't have the silver border or photo of Mars on the cover.

Amazon has switched the images so be aware of this when ordering. I would suggest emailing the seller to make sure you are getting the version you really want! November 1, 2008

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