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McCrutchy · 06-09-2012, 06:37 AM

Total Recall (Triple Play) Blu-ray

Total Recall Blu-ray Review

I won't lie, I wanted to re-post this because as of today, the film itself is now a '15' certificate. This just proves again that the '15' is getting a scarily wide berth from the BBFC now (like [the] Cabin in the Woods EDIT: Redacted ~~remake~~), especially vis-a-vie violence and gore.

malcy30 · 06-09-2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Total Recall (Triple Play) Blu-ray

I won't lie, I wanted to re-post this because as of today, the film itself is now a '15' certificate. This just proves again that the '15' is getting a scarily wide berth from the BBFC now (like the Cabin in the Woods remake), especially vis-a-vie violence and gore.

There is an article in their centenary series discussing rating decisions on the BBFC website for Total Recall. Even at release some of the assessors felt it was a very high 15 rather than 18.

With Terminator 2 reduced a few years ago makes sense for this as well.

ghostwhowalks · 06-09-2012, 07:26 AM

Just so long as they don't edit the film to get said '15' rating.

Jezza · 06-09-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ghostwhowalks

Just so long as they don't edit the film to get said '15' rating.

The BBFC page says it was passed uncut, so we shouldn't be worried, unless they're using an older cut version of the film.

hobgoblin · 06-09-2012, 10:25 AM

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New interview with Paul Verhoeven HD
The Special Effects of Total Recall HD
Making of SD “Imagining Total Recall” Featurette
Film scene restoration comparison HD
Photo Gallery
Trailer SD
Trailer Total Recall 2012

evilzedar · 06-09-2012, 10:51 AM

Is the triple play a steelbook? This site doesn't say it is, neither does Amazon. HMV says steelbook though...

MarcelS1 · 06-09-2012, 10:53 AM

Glad I never bought the first release[s]

chip75 · 06-09-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MarcelS1

Glad I never bought the first release[s]

I had knowledge of this release in the US but I thought it was cheap enough (the Schwarzenegger set) to get away with another purchase.

I thought our original release was cut so if it wasn't and the BBFC have downgraded it to a 15 then I'm slightly surprised. The original submission was almost 90 seconds longer so I'm not sure why there is a difference in timing.

I wonder if the DVD and DC will be remastered as well?

McCrutchy · 06-09-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by malcy30

There is an article in their centenary series discussing rating decisions on the BBFC website for Total Recall. Even at release some of the assessors felt it was a very high 15 rather than 18.

With Terminator 2 reduced a few years ago makes sense for this as well.

And interestingly, in that opening BBFC article, dated 3 May 2012:

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Total Recall was released in 1990 with an 18 certificate, and remains an 18 on DVD...

The Apocalypse · 06-09-2012, 03:33 PM

Well, The Godfather came down from an 18 too, so for a few titles it certainly seems to be the trend.

chip75 · 06-09-2012, 04:02 PM

The Film has been reclassified a 15 certificate. They haven't put through the home video version yet (I think they need separate entries), so it looks like Recall will get a limited theatrical run next month?

Nightman04 · 06-15-2012, 06:49 AM

anyone know if this will be region free?

Walter E Kurtz · 06-15-2012, 07:34 AM

already got the first UK release and the movie looks great

cant see it looking better

BigNickUK · 06-15-2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Walter E Kurtz

already got the first UK release and the movie looks great

cant see it looking better

I thought all the reviews panned the original blu ray release...all the reviews on PQ were very critical.

Thats why I held off, much like Gangs Of New York for a new transfer

nametag · 06-15-2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BigNickUK

I thought all the reviews panned the original blu ray release...all the reviews on PQ were very critical.

Thats why I held off, much like Gangs Of New York for a new transfer

That was the US one. The UK one had a different transfer which was much better... but still not perfect.

I prefer the current European steelbook over the new one, so I'll probably end up getting the standard version and putting it in that case.

Walter E Kurtz · 06-15-2012, 07:54 AM

yep the US one was shiten apparently

but i think the UK version looked great

rezpekt · 06-15-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Cabin in the Woods remake

Cabin in the Woods remake? Please explain.

Indiana Jones · 06-15-2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Walter E Kurtz

yep the US one was shiten apparently

but i think the UK version looked great

Will be interesting to see how this new director approved restoration compares to the UK release, got my copy of the US release pre-ordered for £8

sukraj · 06-15-2012, 11:26 AM

I already own this film on blu ray so i wont be getting this version.

Mondezz · 06-15-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rezpekt

Cabin in the Woods remake? Please explain.

I was also wondering this.
Cabin wasn't a remake.

06-09-2012, 06:37 AM	#1
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	Total Recall (1990) Total Recall (Triple Play) Blu-ray Total Recall Blu-ray Review I won't lie, I wanted to re-post this because as of today, the film itself is now a '15' certificate. This just proves again that the '15' is getting a scarily wide berth from the BBFC now (like [the] Cabin in the Woods EDIT: Redacted ~~remake~~), especially vis-a-vie violence and gore. Last edited by BigNickUK; 09-04-2020 at 05:50 PM.

06-09-2012, 07:26 AM	#3
ghostwhowalks Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Brisbane, QLD Australia Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:2077 DVD collection:65 Trading Score:12	Just so long as they don't edit the film to get said '15' rating.

06-09-2012, 10:51 AM	#6
evilzedar Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Cornwall 4K collection:338 Blu-ray collection:2827 DVD collection:229	Is the triple play a steelbook? This site doesn't say it is, neither does Amazon. HMV says steelbook though...

06-09-2012, 10:53 AM	#7
MarcelS1 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Netherlands 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:577 DVD collection:132 Blu-ray reviews:26	Glad I never bought the first release[s]

06-09-2012, 03:33 PM	#10
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Well, The Godfather came down from an 18 too, so for a few titles it certainly seems to be the trend.

06-09-2012, 04:02 PM	#11
chip75 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:3099 DVD collection:1782 iTunes collection:230 Trading Score:9	The Film has been reclassified a 15 certificate. They haven't put through the home video version yet (I think they need separate entries), so it looks like Recall will get a limited theatrical run next month?

06-15-2012, 06:49 AM	#12
Nightman04 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:California 4K collection:1220 Blu-ray collection:4441 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:33	anyone know if this will be region free?

06-15-2012, 07:34 AM	#13
Walter E Kurtz Senior Member Member since:Apr 2011 Blu-ray collection:315	already got the first UK release and the movie looks great cant see it looking better

06-15-2012, 07:54 AM	#16
Walter E Kurtz Senior Member Member since:Apr 2011 Blu-ray collection:315	yep the US one was shiten apparently but i think the UK version looked great

06-15-2012, 11:26 AM	#19
sukraj Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:154 DVD collection:18	I already own this film on blu ray so i wont be getting this version.

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