14 quotes
Consequences of Igniting Alien Technology
Cohaagen
Don't touch that! Get away! Get back!
[turns on lights at Quaid]
Douglas Quaid
What are you afraid of? Turn it on.
Cohaagen
Impossible! Once the reaction starts, it'll spread to all the turbinium in the planet. Mars will go into global meltdown. That's why the aliens never turned it on.
Quaid
And you expect me to believe you?
Cohaagen
Who gives a shit what you believe?! In 30 seconds you'll be dead, and I'll blow this place up and be home in time for Corn Flakes! I didn't want it to end this way, I wanted Hauser back, but no, you had to be Quaid!
[shows detonator; Shoots several inches near Quaid]
Quaid
I am Quaid.
Cohaagen
You're nothing! You're nobody! You're a stupid dream! Well, all dreams come to an end.
[aims firearm]
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A Dream Within a Dream Scenario
Melina
I can't believe it, it's like a dream. What's wrong?
[sees Quaid distraught]
Douglas Quaid
I just had a terrible thought... what if this is a dream?
Melina
Well, then, kiss me quick before you wake up!
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Questioning Reality and Identity in Total Recall
Douglas Quaid
Ha ha ha, you think this is the real Quaid? It is!
[chances upon another pair of guards after fooling Richter and company with the hologram-bracelet; guards look behind them; Quaid shoots the guards]
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A Farewell with Hidden Intentions
Carl Hauser
Howdy, Quaid. If you're watching this, that means that Kuato is dead, and you led us to him. I knew that you wouldn't let me down. Sorry for all of the shit I've put you through, but hey, what are friends for? All I want to do is wish you happiness and good living, old buddy, but unfortunately, that's not gonna happen. You see, that's "my" body you have there, and I want it back. Sorry for being an Indian giver, but I was here first. So, adios, amigo! And thanks for not getting yourself killed. Hey, maybe now we will meet in our dreams. You never know.
[on video; the screen zooms out to reveal Cohaagen, who puts his hand on Hauser's shoulder; they laugh and walk off-camera]
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The Essence of Identity and Perception
Taglines
Your mind is the center of your life. It is everything you hear, everything you see, everything you feel... It is everything you ARE. You wouldn't know if you lost your mind... Would you know if someone STOLE it?
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Marital Conflict in Total Recall Scene
Lori
Doug, honey... you wouldn't hurt me, would you, sweetheart? Sweetheart, be reasonable. After all, we're married!
Douglas Quaid
Consider that a divorce!
[Lori goes for her gun, Quaid shoots her in the head, killing her]
Melina
That was your wife? What a bitch!
[Quaid nods; Melina gets up]
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Confrontation of Reality and Consequences
Quaid
All right, let's say you're telling the truth and this is all a dream, then I could pull this trigger and it won't matter.
[points gun at Edgemar]
Lori
Doug, don't do it.
Dr. Edgemar
It won't make the slightest difference to me Doug. The consequences to you will be devastating. In your mind, I'll be dead, and with no one to guide you out, you'll be stuck in permanent psychosis.
Lori
Doug, let Dr Edgemar help you.
Dr. Edgemar
The walls of reality will come crashing down. One minute, you'll be the savior of the rebel cause; next thing you know, you'll be Cohaagen's bosom buddy. You even have fantasies about alien civilizations as you requested; but in the end, back on Earth, you'll be lobotomized! So get a grip on yourself, Doug, and put down that gun! Take the pill and put it in your mouth.
[tries to let it sink in Quaid; Quaid lowers his gun]
Dr. Edgemar
Swallow it.
Lori
Now you've done it, now you've done it!
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The Struggle to Reclaim One's Identity
Taglines
What if you discovered somebody stole your mind... and there was only one way to get it back?
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Customs Inspection on Mars Trip
Customs Agent
How long do you plan to spend on Mars, M'aam?
Fat Lady
Two weeks.
Customs Agent
Have you brought any fruits or vegetables onto the planet?
[stamps passport]
Fat Lady
Two weeks.
Customs Agent
Excuse me?
Fat Lady
Two weeks..two weeks...
[starts having a seizure, attracting the attention of everyone. Richter, who is on Mars, pays attention to this odd sight]
Richter
Quaid. That's Quaid!
[low voice; normal]
Captain Everett
What?
Richter
The woman. Get him... her!
Everett
Arrest that woman!
[points to woman]
Douglas Quaid
Catch!
[smiles at one guard and tosses head; guard does catch the head]
Fat Lady
Get ready for a surprise!
[Head explodes as Quaid runs past the guard]
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Exploring Unseen Aspects of Mars
Taglines
He'll show you a side of Mars that no one on Earth has ever seen before... He should be so lucky.
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The Perils of Total Recall
Taglines
In this world, they can steal your mind, erase your memory, and give you another identity. But the most dangerous thing that can happen to you is... TOTAL RECALL.
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Conflict Over Control of Mars Reactor
Kuato
Quaid, Quaid...
Benny
Forget it, man, his fortune-telling days are over.
Kuato
Start the reactor...free Mars-
[Richter finishes off Kuato with a headshot]
Richter
Mr Cohaagen would like to talk to you.
[pause; calmly, to Quaid]
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A Journey to Reclaim His Identity
Taglines
They stole his mind. Now he wants it back. Get ready for the ride of your life.
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Power and Responsibility in a Dystopian World
Richter
Mr Cohaagen. You wanted to see me, sir?
[upbeat; notices him stoically looking outside]
Cohaagen
Richter, do you know why I'm such a happy person?
[turns around to look at him]
Richter
No, sir.
Cohaagen
Because I've got the greatest job in the solar system. As long as the terbinium keeps flowing, I can do anything I want. Anything! In fact, the only thing I worry about is that, one day, if the rebels win, it all might end. And you're FUCKING MAKING IT HAPPEN! First, you tried to kill Quaid and then you let him get away.
[rises from his desk and approaches Richter; points finger in Richter's face]
Richter
He had help from our side, sir.
Cohaagen
I know that.
Richter
But, I thought -
Cohaagen
Who told you to THINK? I don't give you enough information to THINK! You do as you're told, THAT'S WHAT YOU DO!
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