Controversial Sci-Fi Remake Set to Exit Free Streaming Soon
A polarising reboot of a '90s sci-fi action favourite is about to disappear from Tubi. Find out why this forgotten film has sparked debate and whether it's worth a last-minute watch.
Not every reboot manages to capture the magic of the original, and some end up leaving punters scratching their heads. One such divisive reimagining of a classic from the 1990s is about to vanish from its current free streaming platform at the end of December. If you’re keen to see what all the fuss—or lack thereof—is about, now’s your last chance to give it a go before it disappears from Tubi.
Remakes That Missed the Mark
There’s been no shortage of attempts to revive beloved action and sci-fi hits from the late 20th century. Some, like RoboCop, Dr. Dolittle, Point Break, The Karate Kid, The A-Team (which started as a telly show, but still counts), Flatliners, and Footloose, have all had their turn in the remake spotlight. Most of these have copped a fair bit of flak from fans and critics alike, with many wondering why anyone bothered in the first place.
The Forgotten Reboot
But there’s one film that rarely gets a mention in those lists of lacklustre remakes. It’s not because it was any better—quite the opposite, actually. Most folks have simply forgotten it ever existed. As one deep dive put it,
MovieWeb even did a deep dive into this forgotten stinker.
The film in question? The 2012 version of Total Recall.
Last Chance to Watch
If you’re up for a bit of nostalgia or just want to see what happens when a classic gets a modern overhaul, you might want to catch this one before it’s gone. Whether you’re in it for a laugh, a bit of rage-watching, or just to see how it stacks up against the original, there’s not much time left to stream it for free. Sometimes, it’s worth revisiting these oddities, if only to remind ourselves why the originals became classics in the first place.