Thursday 28 January 2010

Film Age Ratings

We figured that our film should have an age rating, as do all films. Our film would either be a 15 or an 18, (but it is undecided at the moment). The reason for this is that it will be a mature film which wouldn't be suitable for young audiences as it will be violent and have very strong language. young audiences might find it offensive or wont understand what is going on in the film.


- Suitable only for 15 years and older. No one younger than 15 may see a '15' film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a '15' rated video.


Language: There may be frequent use of strong language; the strongest terms are only rarely acceptable. Continued aggressive use of strong language and sexual abuse is unacceptable.
Sex: Sexual activity and nudity may be portrayed but without strong detail. The depiction of casual sex should be handled responsibly. There may be occasional strong verbal references to sexual behaviour.
Violence: Violence may be strong but may not dwell on the infliction of pain, and of injuries. Scenes of sexual violence must be discreet and brief.
Imitable techniques: Dangerous combat techniques such as ear claps, head-butts and blows to the neck are unlikely to be acceptable. There may be no emphasis on the use of easily accessible lethal weapons (in particular, knives).
Horror: Sustained or detailed infliction of pain or injury is unacceptable.
Drugs: Drug taking may be shown but clear instructive detail is unacceptable. The film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug use.



Thriller films that have the rating of "15" include: RockNRolla, The Transporter, Shooter, Taking Lives, Brick, no country for old men,

- Suitable only for adults. No one younger than 18 may see an '18' film in a cinema. No one younger than 18 may rent or buy an '18' rated video. Until recently, 18 certificate films could not contain the depiction of actual sex acts. Although the BBFC allowed the depiction of simulated sex scenes in 18 certificate films, actual sexual acts were still not allowed to be depicted in 18 certificate films until recently.References or scenes of suicide, which can be easily imitated by youth, can lead to a DVD being given an 18 certificate due to that potential. Other means of violence is allowed and bodily dismemberment is also acceptable.

Thriller films that have a rating of "18" include: Kill Bill vol. 1 & 2, jagged edge, seven, Lucky number slevin, bad boys 1 & 2

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