Total Recall [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of Total Recall [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: NMy Blu-ray looks awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not sure about the reviewers here who claim that this is a terrible Blu-ray quality transfer because they see blocking, spotting and other artifacts. I've watched my Blu-ray disc 3 times in the last week and I see nothing wrong with the image quality. Great details, great colors, no blocking or compression artifacts. I wonder if the reviewers who see image quality issues on their disc have the settings on their TV or DVD player set wrong, or it they just have a crummy TV. I'm playing my disc on a PS3 into a Sony SXRD 55" projection LCD TV. I have everything set at 1080p/24 and my TV is set to 120Hz connected via HDMI, and the image is stunning. Some of the reviewers here who say their Blu-ray looks like a poor transfer state that their disc has an audio commentary with Arnold or they have a metal case. Well, my Blu-ray has NO commentary (the only extra is the "Vision of Mars" featurette) and it came in the standard Blu-ray case, so either they have an earlier version of Blu-ray or they're looking at a standard-def disc. The only questionable image quality comes at the beginning of the film where the Lionsgate logo plays. This looks like it was captured from a VHS. But overall, the film looks great and I see a definite image quality boost above my standard-def DVD. Total Recall is one of the better Schwarzenegger movies, especially if you like Sci-Fi stories. Of course, Sharon Stone looks great too, so that's reason enough to own this disc. Aside from 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround, it also has DTS HD High Resolution ES Audio. I hear a difference (a fuller sound from the HD audio), but neither my PS3 or receiver handle this audio format, so I'm not sure what I'm missing. I highly recommend this Blu-ray disc.Movie Review: Well paced Sci-Fi
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of Arnold's best. Take a great lineup of actors. Throw in a good story by Philip K. Dick (screen play by Ronald Shussett, Dan O'Bannon, and Gary Goldman). Add a well designed set that make you feel you are there. And you have the makings for a pretty good movie. With a few exceptions it is hard to tell the good guys format the bad and with several plot twists it is hard to know if you should root for the good guy or the bad. A hint stick with Arnold and you can not go wrong (Maybe).
Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) a mild mannered construction worker, who is happily married to Lori (Sharon Stone), and seems extraordinarily attracted to life on Mars. Now Mars is settled and basically ran by a mining consortium. And the least Douglas can do is take a vacation there. Discouraged by his wife he decided to take a virtual trip there.
Oh no, something has gone wrong. It turns out that unknown to him he is not Douglas Quaid. He finds out that his whole history is a lie. Now people are out to kill him and he must find out who he is and why. If he escapes, the journey will take him to Mars to fulfill his or someone's destiny. Good or bad we are along for the ride.
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Movie Review: A Blu-ray bargain at $10
Summary: 5 Stars
There is nothing going on in the special features department here but this is still the best transfer to video of TOTAL RECALL that I have seen. It isn't perfect but the colors are stable and vibrant, there isn't a lot of film dirt and the print looks natural and film like without the digitally processed look that some older films get when they make the transition to Blu-ray. It is an improvment over the DVD version and for ten dollars it is worth the upgrade, but I wouldn't pay more than ten for it. No commentary, no trailers, no special treatment of any sort. Just the standard (cheap) Blu-ray keep case and a decent but unremarkable transfer of the film and a useless 5 minute documentary about Mars.Movie Review: Oh, the beauty of Hi-Def
Summary: 5 Stars
I was very happy to find this movie released in the High definition (Blu-Ray) format. A classic Arnold movie, in my opinion, one his best; a must have for any fan of a good sci-fi action movie. I find myself entertained with this movie, even after having seen it many times before. If you do not have a high definition system, get one, for many movies just like this one, just like The Fifth Element and Stargate, to name a few of my personal favorites. Sure, there are some things a bit far-fetched in this film's story line, but hey, it's an entertaining story, with cool twists, and fun to watch. So relax and crank up the sound.Movie Review: Great hidef quality
Summary: 5 Stars
We all know the movie rocks. What about the BluRay quality?
This is an excellent, real hi-def movie (unlike the Terminator BluRay) with fantastic audio. I've saw the movie on the big screen, then on DVD. BluRay at home with a 5.1 sound system is the way to go. If you're a fan of Arrrnold, SciFi, Philip K. Dick (the movie is based on one of his books, We Can Remember It For You Wholesale) or action movies, then this disc is for you.