Total Recall: Original vs Remake - Forget Arnold, Is This Peak Ironside?

from The Deja Review · host Mart and Trev

Two versions of Total Recall. One unforgettable sci-fi classic. One controversial remake.Mart and Trev revisit Arnold Schwarzenegger blasting his way through Mars in the iconic 1990 film before comparing it to the slick futuristic remake from 2012. From mutant rebels to hover car chases, which version truly delivers the ultimate mind-bending sci-fi adventure?Is it reality… or just another Rekall memory?Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - ⁠ @LittleFoilFish Mart & TrevSubscribe to our Podcast - @TheDejaReview 00:00 Introduction to Deja Review Podcast00:56 Exploring Total Recall: A Nostalgic Journey06:43 Philip K. Dick's Influence on Sci-Fi Cinema12:25 Special Effects: Then and Now18:31 Character Dynamics and Actor Relationships22:36 The 2012 Remake: A Different Take on Total Recall31:36 Exploring Memories and Scars32:06 Action Sequences and References33:02 Grounding the Story: Earth vs Mars34:14 Plot Holes and Character Changes36:08 Stats, Errors, and Enjoyability38:04 The Impact of the Title on Success39:03 Comparing Lead Actors41:01 Supporting Characters: A Comparison42:54 Original vs Remake: A Preference43:51 Michael Ironside: A Retrospective46:38 5 to 1: Michael Ironside01:00:30 Upcoming Films and Holiday Specials01:02:35 Episode BlooperTotal Recall remake vs originalArnold Schwarzenegger Total RecallKeywordsTotal Recall, movie review, remakes, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Philip K. Dick, sci-fi films, special effects, character analysis, nostalgia, film comparison, Total Recall, film review, Michael Ironside, action sequences, movie comparison, original vs remake, Colin Farrell#moviepodcast, #filmtalk, #cinemachat, #moviereview, #movielovers, #podcastrecommendations #totalrecall #TotalRecall #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #SciFiMovies #PhilipKDick #OriginalVsRemake #MovieRemake #90sMovies #TheDejaReview