“Total Recall,” directed by Len Wiseman and released in 2012, is an action-packed science fiction film that serves as both a remake of the 1990 film and an adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s 1966 short story “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale.” With a screenplay by Kurt Wimmer and Mark Bomback, the film delves into themes of memory, identity, and the nature of reality in a dystopian future. Featuring a star-studded cast led by Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, and Jessica Biel, “Total Recall” offers a visually stunning and thought-provoking cinematic experience.

The film is set in a bleak future where Earth has been divided into two main territories: the United Federation of Britain and the Colony. The Colony, a place for the working class, is depicted as a gritty and oppressive environment filled with poverty and despair. In contrast, the Federation is a technologically advanced society that maintains a strict social hierarchy. This division serves as a backdrop for exploring class struggle and the impact of technology on human life.

Colin Farrell plays Douglas Quaid, an assembly line worker who is haunted by dreams of being a secret agent. Dissatisfied with his mundane life, he decides to visit a company called Rekall, which specializes in implanting false memories. Quaid hopes to experience the excitement of being a spy through these manufactured memories. However, things take a dark turn when the procedure goes awry, revealing hidden truths about his identity and sparking a series of violent and thrilling events.