September 2014 Reviews - London

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Re: September 2014 Reviews - London

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OliverWaters wrote:After the Letter, a small child sat behind whispered to his mother, "Mommy, you're a bad driver, can you write me a letter in case you crash and die?"
:shock: :lol: I love it!!! :D

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Re: Billy Elliot the Musical Live

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kport wrote:Quite a few interesting observations are made here:

http://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/ ... -1-6873632
He loved the movie, but is annoyed the musical had cursing? I don't agree with that part of his commentary at all, especially since there's a warning about the cursing from the beginning of the movie, the musical, and indeed this cinematic taping of it too. (Not looking to start another big back-and-forth discussion on this, just venting! :) )

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Re: September 2014 Reviews - London

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Sean - the real test will come when this is rolled out to US cinemas: will they apply the 'Hallmark Channel' expurgation of F-bombs and 'f*nny' references; or risk it being labelled R for 'Language, violence, sexual references and smoking', thus limiting the ages able to see it? (It is rated 12A for British cinemas.)

12A = Cinema release suitable for 12 and over.
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Re: September 2014 Reviews - London

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Children under twelve are allowed at 12A, if accompanied by an adult - I guess that's why the little un I mentioned upthread was allowed in :p
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