WSR Detailed LaserDisc Review

Total Recall
Genre:Science Fiction

Reviewed In Issue 12 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Michael Ironside, Ronny Cox

WSR Review Scores
Picture Rating: 4
Sound Rating: 4
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DVD General Information
(Studio/Distributor): Live Entertainment
(Catalog Number): LV68901-WS
(MPAA Rating): Not Rated
(Retail Price): $$39.95
(Running Time In Minutes): 113
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Theatrical Release): 1990
(LD Release Date): 10/1/94
(THX® Digitally Mastered):

Credits Information
(Director): Paul Verhoeven
(Screenplay/Written By): Ronal Shusett, Dan O'Bannon & Gary Goldman
(Story): Ronald Shusett, Dan O’Bannon & Jon Povill
(Music): Jerry Goldsmith
(Director Of Photography):
(Production Designer): William Sandell
(Visual Effects): Dream Quest Images
(Costume Designer): Erica Edell Phillips
(Editor): Frank J. Urioste, ACE
(Supervising Sound Editors): Stephen H. Flick
(Re-Recording Mixers):
(Executive Producers): Mario Kaddar & Andrew Vajna
(Co-Producers): NA
(Producers): Buzz Feitshans & Ronald Shusett

DVD Picture Information
(Principal Photography): Academy Standard Flat
(Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1
(Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1

DVD Sound Information
(DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Surround
(Theatrical Sound): Dolby Stereo A & 70mm 6 Track Dolby
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WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
This super science fiction action adventure was inspired by a short story by Phillip K. Dick. As the protagonist, Schwarzenegger finds himself in a surreal fantasy world of the year 2084, where his beautiful wife ( Stone) turns deadly and he is trapped in a mind-altering mining colony of aliens whose overseer alters reality accordingly to his own dubious wishes.

LaserDisc Picture:
The 1.85:1 picture is solid with excellent con-trast, sharpness and detail, deep blacks and almost accurate fleshtones. Some slight grain but no artifacts to mar this THX® presentation.

LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack is dynamic with good bass extension and directional effects that provide surround envelopment.
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Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality:
Superb Music Score Recording Quality:
Superb Special Visual Effects Quality:
Superb Color Fidelity:
Superb Cinematography:
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