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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]

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?

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.

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.

Ben_UK · 06-15-2012, 12:24 PM

If its been knocked down to a 15, then Verhoven needs to dig out the "X" rated cut that he had rejected back in 1990.

DJJez · 06-18-2012, 09:17 PM

who else has go the steelbook pre-ordered?

hoping they do a good job with the design and it has no ratings etc

ricster · 06-18-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DJJez

who else has go the steelbook pre-ordered?

hoping they do a good job with the design and it has no ratings etc

I have

It would be nice it the rating was stuck on. I've seen that before in the uk. Maybe ratings could be on an outer cardboard slip.

DJJez · 06-18-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ricster

I have

It would be nice it the rating was stuck on. I've seen that before in the uk. Maybe ratings could be on an outer cardboard slip.

on captain america, they were stickers

i too am hoping the ratings are only on the outer J card

McCrutchy · 06-18-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rezpekt

Cabin in the Woods remake? Please explain.

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Originally Posted by Mondezz

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

I had thought it was (I only saw it because I had free time waiting for a showing of the film I had intended to see), but after checking around, it appears to be an original movie. I have amended the post.

Stu123 · 06-26-2012, 11:18 AM

I used to always want the latest edition to my fave movies and new packaging but cant afford to re-buy anymore.Aslong i've got the best transfer available that's the most important thing.

Update : oh ok just read the DVD active review and realised it's a new transfer Hmmm still a bit expensive though at £16.99 .Saying not a huge upgrade so will wait for price to come down.

Firstborn · 06-27-2012, 12:37 AM

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Update : oh ok just read the DVD active review and realised it's a new transfer Hmmm still a bit expensive though at £16.99 .Saying not a huge upgrade so will wait for price to come down.

It won't take long... Most StudioCanal movies seem to be £6 within 6 months

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.

06-26-2012, 11:18 AM	#19
Stu123 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Hadley's Hope on LV-426 4K collection:260 Blu-ray collection:559 DVD collection:392 Trading Score:9	I used to always want the latest edition to my fave movies and new packaging but cant afford to re-buy anymore.Aslong i've got the best transfer available that's the most important thing. Update : oh ok just read the DVD active review and realised it's a new transfer Hmmm still a bit expensive though at £16.99 .Saying not a huge upgrade so will wait for price to come down. Last edited by Stu123; 06-26-2012 at 11:21 AM.

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	#9
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	#10
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	#11
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, 12:24 PM	#14
Ben_UK Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Birmingham, UK 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:226 Blu-ray reviews:4	If its been knocked down to a 15, then Verhoven needs to dig out the "X" rated cut that he had rejected back in 1990.

06-18-2012, 09:17 PM	#15
DJJez Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Reading, England Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:2886 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:9	who else has go the steelbook pre-ordered? hoping they do a good job with the design and it has no ratings etc

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