I watched Total Recall, the 1990 one, and it was crazy intense fun. None of the gunplay made any sense, but goddamn I loved it. It's a simple story with some fun twists and intense moments. I love so many things about the practical effects and costumes.
Funnily enough I also saw Robocop (1987) a month or so ago, but didn't connect the directors until I was part way through Total Recall. I loved Robocop for very similar reasons, and it might actually be the most I've ever enjoyed an action movie. It's basic story telling with a few twists, some crazy over the top action and interesting enough characters to emotionally invest the viewer. Top that off with a charming world and you have a really solid movie.
I think if more movies were like those two it would be bad, but they're executed really well for what they are. I strongly recommend them if, like me, you live under a rock.
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