Total Recall

Douglas Quaid: Harry! Harry! You ever heard of Rekall? Harry: Rekall? Douglas Quaid: You know, where they sell those fake memories. Harry: Oh, Rekall. "Rekall, Rekall, Rekall!" You thinking of going there? Douglas Quaid: I don't know, maybe. Harry: Well, don't! Douglas Quaid: Why not? Harry: A friend of mine tried one their "special offers," nearly got himself lobotomized. Douglas Quaid: No shit? Harry: Don't fuck with your brain, pal! It ain't worth it! Douglas Quaid: I guess not.

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Carl Hauser: [on video] Howdy, stranger! This is Hauser. If things have gone wrong, I'm talking to myself and you've got a wet towel around your head. Now, whatever your name is, get ready for the big surprise: you are not you, you're me. Douglas Quaid: [to himself] No shit. Carl Hauser: All my life I worked for Mars Intelligence. I did Cohaagen's dirty work. But a few weeks ago I met somebody, a woman, and I learned a few things, like I'd been playing for the wrong team. All I can do now is try to make up for it. [points to his head] See, there's enough shit in here to fuck Cohaagen good! But unfortunately, if you're listening to this, that means that he has got to me first. And here comes the hard part, old buddy - now it is all up to you. Douglas Quaid: [displeased] Great... Carl Hauser: First, let's git rid of that bug in your head. [shows the nose device] Take this out of the case, and stick it up your nose. Don't worry, it's self-guiding. Just shove real hard. Carl Hauser: When y

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Customs Agent: How long do you plan to spend on Mars, M'aam? Fat Lady: Two weeks. Customs Agent: [stamps passport] Have you brought any fruits or vegetables onto the planet? 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: [low voice] Quaid. [normal] That's Quaid! Captain Everett: What? Richter: The woman. Get him... her! Everett: [points to woman] Arrest that woman! Douglas Quaid: [smiles at one guard and tosses head] Catch! [guard does catch the head] Fat Lady: Get ready for a surprise! [Head explodes as Quaid runs past the guard]

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Richter: [upbeat] Mr Cohaagen. [notices him stoically looking outside] You wanted to see me, sir? Cohaagen: [turns around to look at him] Richter, do you know why I'm such a happy person? 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! [rises from his desk and approaches Richter] In fact, the only thing I worry about is that, one day, if the rebels win, it all might end. [points finger in Richter's face] And you're FUCKING MAKING IT HAPPEN! First, you tried to kill Quaid and then you let him get away. 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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Quaid: All right, let's say you're telling the truth and this is all a dream, then I could pull this trigger [points gun at Edgemar] and it won't matter. 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! [tries to let it sink in Quaid] So get a grip on yourself, Doug, and put down that gun! [Quaid lowers his gun] Take the pill and put it in your mouth. Dr. Edgemar: Swallow it. Lori: Now you've done it, now you've done it!

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Lori: Doug, honey... you wouldn't hurt me, would you, sweetheart? Sweetheart, be reasonable. After all, we're married! Douglas Quaid: [Lori goes for her gun, Quaid shoots her in the head, killing her] Consider that a divorce! Melina: That was your wife? [Quaid nods; Melina gets up] What a bitch!

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