Discuss Film Classifications

Gemmzie

Also, forgot to add re: Dark Knight - erm it's a sequel, the first one was a 12A and pretty dark so wouldn't parents be able to watch that to help gauge suitability?

XYZ_2-2

I was surprised to hear the line "I'm going to cut you up into little pieces and feed you to your dogs, then we'll see how loyal hungry dogs are" used as a 'trailer' on Radio 1 during the day.

I have seen the film and found it very malevolent, if a very good film, but I wouldn't want my kids growing up thinking that was an okay way for people to interact!

keletubbie

The sad thing is, reading through this thread, I realised I somehow missed the flaccid penis in SATC, despite seeing it 3 times! Where was it? In the shower scene?

And to the person questioning why you'd want to bring a baby to the cinema... I am a single mum with a baby and can't always find a babysitter. Sometimes, it's nice to see a film with my girlfriends. At 8 months old, I don't think my little one is absorbing too much (and she is generally very quiet or asleep because it's dark) and more interested in stealing popcorn or chewing the seats

JayZ

At 26 (and yes, I admit a bit soft - I wouldn't go to see Casino Royale because I heard there was torture in it) I was disturbed by this film. Although Heath Ledger was excellent, his character alone was enough to give children nightmares! I think the violent content, whether implied or not, was enough to make this film a 15 rating at least.

Whether I would take a 9 year old to see a 12A film is another question and I would agree that it would depend on the child. Who ever thought of 12A anyway? It just blurs the lines between whats suitable and what's not!

dmg24

keletubbie wrote: »

The sad thing is, reading through this thread, I realised I somehow missed the flaccid penis in SATC, despite seeing it 3 times! Where was it? In the shower scene?

And to the person questioning why you'd want to bring a baby to the cinema... I am a single mum with a baby and can't always find a babysitter. Sometimes, it's nice to see a film with my girlfriends. At 8 months old, I don't think my little one is absorbing too much (and she is generally very quiet or asleep because it's dark) and more interested in stealing popcorn or chewing the seats

It was Samantha's neighbour ... the outdoor shower ... a blink and you'll miss it moment!

stonebridge55

Thoroughly enjoyed the movie as a very 'over 9' year old.

Have to agree with the majority of posters, I personally would not take a child under 12 to see this movie. You really didn't need to go fishing to find out that it was Dark and Violent. What highlighted me to the movie in the first instance was the portrayal over almost every news channel of how Heath Ledger should be nominated for an Oscar because of his dark and evil portrayal of the Joker, and I have to agree.

For sure it is up to parents but I would say this as a 'non parent', I find parents in general lack the moral backbone of my parents generation for it seems they find it readily acceptable for kids to be out on the street causing who knows what mayhem, drinking underage but of course 'my kids would never do that sort of thing'. Under age drinking is an issue and again the same parents who would almost demand the right for their kids to see the Dark Knight proably would argue there is no harm in them drinking alcohol either! Life i am afraid has changed and not always for the better.

If parents feel it is ok for society to suffer in this manner and they decide to take their very young kids to see such 'dark menacing violence' they should live with the consequences and certainly not whine about it after.

Suppose my rant will see me portrayed as a kill joy but I just know I would NEVER and I mean NEVER have been allowed to get away with what relatively young kids these days get away with and personally I don't think I have turned out too badly.:rotfl:

Unity

Firstly I think it is an amazing film, my favourite this year! Heath Ledger was absolutely brilliant, his best performance and such a great shame it was his last.

I certainly wouldn't take a nine-year-old to see Dark Knight - I probably wouldn't take a twelve-year-old either to be honest. Quite aside from the violence, both real and implied, I personally found the Two-Face make-up a bit hard to take - anatomically correct as it was :eek:.

Having said that, I remember having nightmares after seeing the arrival of the wailing Banshee in 'Darby O'Gill and the Little People' - now that is sad - but not as sad as Sean Connery's attempts at singing :rotfl:.

As for parents taking babies - are these 'money saving extremists?' much better to pay for a baby sitter and enjoy the film themselves :rolleyes:.

xredwebx

I was absolutely disgusted one afternoon last week, when my husband and I went to see Dark Knight. The film is absolutely fantastic however I was appalled to find it was rated 12A, but also that 4 people, who can only be described as idiots, had deemed it suitable to bring their children in.

Surely the trailer and various advertisements that are currently doing the rounds would suggest that this film is quite dark and certainly doens't lack in voilence?

The children in question were no more than 5 years old, brought to the cinema by grandparents and parents as far as we could see. Child A was heard crying half way through the film, and Child B had to be escorted out 20 minutes in.

I find it ridiculous that some people consider this film to be suitable for children, and even more so that it was deemed appropriate to be a 12A.
It has always been very obvious, particularly in recent history, that the Batman films are not aimed at a young audience, and i'm surprised that some parents have not used better judgement when choosing films during the holidays.

I apologise if anyone has particularly grown up children, who may be able to handle this type of film, I am not critising you, this is purely aimed at those who seem to rank this film along side other comic films like the Incredibles!!!

BettiePage

lemming64 wrote: »

This quote sums up why the film is not suitable for kids:

Gambol: I]to The Joker[/I Give me one reason why I shouldn't have my boy here rip your head off.
The Joker: How about a magic trick?
I]pulls out a pencil and sticks it upright into the table[/I
The Joker: I'm gonna make this pencil... disappear.
I]Gambol's thug walks over to kill The Joker, who pushes his face into the pencil and kills him[/I
The Joker: Ta-daa! It's... gone!

You should have that as a spoiler.

lsudaw

The film is rated 12A meaning it is not suitable for the under 12s. A is for advisory so i take that to mean that children above that age should be taken if their parents deem the film suitable. Why would anyone take a 5 year old as mentioned in a previous post!

Having said that, I was quite scared myself and was really shocked it wasn't as 15 or maybe even an 18. It is a fabulous film and i am hoping to go see it again at the cinema but isn't for children.