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pcernie
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http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/b ... ror-670424Where do you stand on the ratings and what have you? Been shocked recently? I suspect the Board isn't even the problem really, it's more 'how many people will watch an 18 compared to a 15?', or at least a belief that's an issue. It's certainly annoying when you've got an action film with characters' dialogue getting cut off like, 'Mother... BOOM!... Run!'  I want whatever keeps kids and younger teenagers from chatting to each other and lighting up the room with their phones... although there's supposed adults who are no better.
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cloaked_wolf
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In all honesty I prefer to watch films uncensored. If that means an 18 rating over 15 then so be it. I think it was Jack Reacher that got a 12A whereas I felt a solid 12 would have been adequate. There were a few kids who didn't like some of the scenes.
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l3v1ck
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I never really agreed with changing 12 to 12A.
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timark_uk
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No. By nothing. It's a bit silly with the whole ratings thing, as extreme violence can get passed in a 12 film and yet swearing pushes the ratings to 15/18. As long as the violence doesn't have blood then it's all good. I guess it's just a lack of consistency. Mark
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paulzolo
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The theatrical re-release of Alien was a 15. Originally, it was an X (18 equivalent). Not to mention any nudity can ramp the ratings up - usually higher than violence will. Message: violence is more OK than sex.
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Amnesia10
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The guidelines for universal films is getting better with a clampdown on language in them. Especially U cert films.
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Paul1965
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It does lead to some finicky decisions from time to time. The UK version of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty has had a very short sequence removed where you can see a topless woman in a poster in the background. I think that's all it was....the bbfc's own site doesn't say. Found it elsewhere:
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l3v1ck
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The only time I've ever questioned a rating was for Southpark The Movie.
I was walking out thinking *Warner Brother's (cinema) are getting a bit lax with the old ID these days, half these people aren't eighteen'.
I didn't realise until later it was only a fifteen. I really was surprised when I found out.
Still really funny though.
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Paul1965
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l3v1ck
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Is that not more of a Team America quote? You donkey raping [LIFTED] eater.  
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Paul1965
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I notice 'donkey raping' gets past the filter but not [LIFTED].
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oceanicitl
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I wouldn't want my children to watch Hollyoaks and that's supposed to be family viewing. Just as well I don't have kids eh?
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l3v1ck
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I wouldn't want anybody to watch Holyoaks!!!
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John_Vella
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jonlumb
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I find it absolutely bonkers that language is filtered more heavily than sex / gore / violence etc.
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