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    Total Recall Review

    A place where dreams come true…no it’s not Disney World; it’s a place called Rekall. Rekall provides its customers with an implanted fake memory; whatever you want, whatever you’ve always dreamed of; it’s yours. Factory worker, Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell), thinks this sounds great. However when the procedure goes awry, Doug becomes a man on the run when he realizes that he’s a threat to the government, and a wanted man. Doug becomes confused (so was I) between what’s real and what’s fantasy as he tries to save the world from an evil villain. Total Recall is a remake of the 1990 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

    Rating: 1 and 1/2 buckets out of 5
    Release Date: December 18, 2012
    MPAA Rating: PG13
    Best Age Group: 14+
    Sexual Content: Moderate
    Violent Content: Excessive
    Crude or Profane Language: Excessive
    Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
    Will Kids Like It?
    No

     

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    Talking Points:

    Doug is a good guy, and a likable character. He wanted to do the right thing, and even risked his life while doing so.

    I read this film was originally rated R; it barely made the PG13 rating.

    The story-line is confusing. I got tired of the battles and brutal fights.

    Sexual Content: Moderate

    • When Doug enters a red-light district a prostitute approaches him and opens her coat to reveal her three breasts…yes three! She says, “You’re going to wish you had three hands.”
    • Doug and his wife are shown kissing, and caressing each other; while she’s only wearing a tank top and undies.

    Violent Content: Excessive

    • There are violent fights with gunfire and brutal punches throughout the whole film.
    • People are stabbed and sliced with knives.
    • Doug slices his hand open to remove a phone that was embedded in his hand.
    • There are massive explosions, with several casualties.

    Crude or Profane Language: Excessive

    • The f-word is said once. “Sh-t” is said around 30 times. “B–ch,” “d–n,” “a–,” “h–l,” d-ck,” are also used a couple times each.

    Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild

    • Character’s are shown drinking beer at a bar.

    Will Kids Like It? No

    Overall this is an action packed, somewhat confusing, sci-fi film. Parents need to be aware of the excessive violence and profane language. I recommend The Amazing Spider-man for a good action film to see at the theaters, with not as much violence or profane language.

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