this invention relates to a biaxially oriented polypropylene film comprising a polyolefin - containing base layer with at least 1 weight percent recycled polyolefin material comprises polyhydroxy amino ether polymer and an amount of compatibilizing agent such that the laminate film has a gel count of less than 15 gels / 80 in 2 . the laminate film could have an optional tie - layer which could comprise phae adhered to one side ; the polypropylene film contains an amount of reprocessed phae - containing film and a compatibilizing agent to reduce significantly or eliminate visual defects such as gels , voids , etc . the use of the compatibilizing agent with the reprocessed phae also aids in improving subsequent biaxial film orientation and maintains film properties . the film of the embodiments of the invention has excellent appearance and aesthetic properties and can be suitable for transparent , white opaque , or metallized film applications depending on formulation .