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thefrenzexperiment

Poochface wrote: »

The cinema shouldn't have allowed 4 year old children in to see that film, it's a 12A and whilst it's a freebie, they do need to stick to the BBFC certification. I have seen people turned away before now for having children with them that were too young to see a preview.

This is incorrect, and anyone who has had children turned away or had ID requested at a 12A should complain most strongly. I'm actually stunned that a cinema could be so incompetent and not know the basics of the 12A, a certificate that has been around since 2002.

Any age of child can attend a 12A, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. While the BBFC say such films may contain material unsuitable for younger children, the responsibility lies with the parent/carer.

Tibbs,The_Freebie_Hunter

Igottawii!! wrote: »

It was okay, my 12 yo DD enjoyed it, was young teen scary really not adult but there were quite a number of people taken LITTLE kids I mean 4 yo's! So quite a few walking out during the film - too scary for little ones but an amusing enough coupla hours

Poochface wrote: »

The cinema shouldn't have allowed 4 year old children in to see that film, it's a 12A and whilst it's a freebie, they do need to stick to the BBFC certification. I have seen people turned away before now for having children with them that were too young to see a preview.

thefrenzexperiment wrote: »

This is incorrect, and anyone who has had children turned away or had ID requested at a 12A should complain most strongly. I'm actually stunned that a cinema could be so incompetent and not know the basics of the 12A, a certificate that has been around since 2002.

Any age of child can attend a 12A, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. While the BBFC say such films may contain material unsuitable for younger children, the responsibility lies with the parent/carer.

Just to clarify, no one has said that any children were turned away or had ID requested at a 12A screening.

Pooch merely gave her personal opinion that The Hole 3D is not suitable for a four year old.

Both Pooch and Igottawii!! were taking a dig at the parents who take these young children to see these kind of films. The certificate 12A works on the proviso that the parents or guardians of these screenings do the research and look at the content a little more carefully. Would you take a four-year-old to see The Hole 3D after watching the trailer? I know I wouldn't. So, the 12A rating acts as a warning that the film may contain unsuitable material for any child of either 12 or younger.

Also just to point out that I was referring to ID being requested for a 15 rating (Winter's Bone). Two entirely different movies were being discussed.

HTH

thefrenzexperiment

Huh??

You quite clearly made this post directly underneath where Poochface was discussing a 12A film...

"Someone at our screening was turned away because they didn't have some form of ID to prove the child's age."

If you were referring to a different film, then perhaps you should have said - your post reads as if you were referring to the 12A film...

And perhaps you have misread Poochface's post?

She is clearly saying that the cinema should enforce BBFC rules by turning away 4 year olds, and as I said, this is totally incorrect.

Tibbs,The_Freebie_Hunter

12A

'No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12'.

Source: BBFC.

'Not recommended' stands out here. Guidelines exist for a good reason.

thefrenzexperiment

Poochface wrote: »

The cinema shouldn't have allowed 4 year old children in to see that film, it's a 12A and whilst it's a freebie, they do need to stick to the BBFC certification. I have seen people turned away before now for having children with them that were too young to see a preview.

Here, in case you missed it?

Thanks.

thefrenzexperiment

Tibbs,The_Freebie_Hunter wrote: »

12A

'No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12'.

Source: BBFC.

'Not recommended' stands out here. Guidelines exist for a good reason.

Er, this is exactly what I put. I think perhaps you need to read my posts more carefully...

marvelsc7

Made In Dagenham

Very good British movie. Women have come along way in the workplace.

Tibbs,The_Freebie_Hunter

thefrenzexperiment wrote: »

Huh??

If you were referring to a different film, then perhaps you should have said - your post reads as if you were referring to the 12A film...QUOTE]

I did say quite extensively in the preceding posts, where I said I chose to attend Winter's Bone with my OH (hence why I said 'our screening' as compared to Pooch's screening).

Tibbs,The_Freebie_Hunter

thefrenzexperiment wrote: »

Here, in case you missed it?

Thanks.

thefrenzexperiment wrote: »

Er, this is exactly what I put. I think perhaps you need to read my posts more carefully...

I quoted the post in my reply, so nope I didn't miss it.

You seem to think that if an adult thinks its okay, then everything is fine.

To check whether an adult is exercising their responsibility:

cinema staff are required to use their discretion to establish whether this is indeed the case.

Such as look at a 4-year old and say I don't think that The Hole 3D is going to be suitable for you, if the parent hasn't been a responsible person.

This is what Pooch is trying to say. The film is not recommended for under 12's according to BBFC.

HTH

Tibbs,The_Freebie_Hunter

I'll let Pooch explain her post in more detail to you.

I didn't come on here to talk for Pooch, only to clarify that my post was part of a larger picture (as are most posts, which cannot spell out every single piece of information in the world - some things are implied/hidden - I won't even go into that here). I mean I'm not really anything like a Cadbury's Bunny... I think).

I really need to get back to what I'm supposed to be doing.

I wish you well, and hope you can discuss Pooch's perspective in more detail when she visits the forum later on.