The Recall
The Recall

Movie spotlight

The Recall

2017
Movie
91 min
English

When five friends vacation at a remote lake house, they expect nothing less then a good time, unaware that Earth is under attack by an alien invasion and mass-abductions.

Insights

IMDb3.8/10
Google Users15%
Director: Smadar LavieGenres: Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a getaway to a remote cabin discover that aliens are hunting humans for sport. As the extraterrestrial hunters systematically begin to kill them one by one, the survivors must find a way to fight back.

Critical Reception

The Recall received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many criticizing its unoriginal plot, poor execution, and low-budget feel. It is widely considered one of the worst films of 2017.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot that treads familiar sci-fi invasion territory without adding anything new.

  • Acting performances are widely cited as uninspired and lacking depth.

  • Visual effects and overall production quality are often described as cheap and unconvincing.

Google audience: Google users largely disliked 'The Recall', with many finding the plot predictable and the execution lacking. Common complaints include weak acting, unimpressive special effects, and a general sense of boredom.

Fun Fact

Despite featuring veteran actor Wesley Snipes, the film failed to garner significant attention or critical acclaim, largely fading into obscurity.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
Gimly

Gimly

**One** decent actor and **one** genuinely cool sequence in the third act does not balance the mess left by the other 90% of _The Recall_, but it's something. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished prod...

Mark Rushow

Mark Rushow

I don't understand how this movie could possibly have a 70% user score. It's really bad and not in any kind of good way. As much as I like Wesley Snipes he can't bring it up that high alone. Watch it once out of curiosity when there is noth...