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Age Regulations
Films need to be regulated and restricted for certain ages. This is because
some films are too dark, twisted or sick for a child to watch. Whilst its not
illegal for a 12 year old to watch an 18 rated movie, purchasing the movie
is illegal if not 18. The British Board of Film Classification was created in
1912 to ensure that movies that were too adult like for children werent
sold to children, because certain movies can mess up an undeveloped
mind. In Britain we have 6 different age ratings for films. Firstly theres U,
this stands for universal, meaning all age groups can watch. Then PG,
which means parental guidance, children are able to watch it as long as
they are guided by a parent. Then theres 12A, which is only used in
cinemas, 12 and over. Then 12, which is only for movies that dont make
the cinema and go straight to DVD; this is also for 12 years and older.
Then 15 and 18, which both understandably require you to be said age if
you want to purchase the movie or buy tickets for the cinema.
U stands for Universal- This means
a person of age can watch them
because of its limitations to
controversial things like, murder,
swearing, drug use etc. Most
childrens films are rated U. It will
also include happy storyline
because it is mainly for children.
This means a person of any age is
able to watch these movies. A good
example of a movie that is rated U
is Toy Story, its child friendly and
everyone is able to watch it. It is a U
because it fits under all the criteria
of a U movie. U rated movies
basically it has no tolerance towards
violence, swearing, controversial
topics. Because it may mess with
peoples minds especially
childrens. Most bad language is
unaccepted in most cases in U,
although the word crap is allowed,
as long as it isnt directed towards
anybody and its used in context.
Also because these are movies
mainly for children, it must teach
the difference between right and
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Overall, I am aiming for an opening sequence with the age rating of 15. I
believe that it should be this rating because it is a thriller, whilst the
scenes in it wont be too graphic; it does deal with a lot of mental health
issues and things which children may find disturbing. It will also have
strong language, but it will only be used in context. Scenes which involve
murder will show enough to give an understanding to the viewer, but it
wont be extremely graphic.