Why do people complain about movies?

[Redway]

When it's their choice to watch them?

[_Seth]

Because these days they're ****. The trailers are decisive.

[CharlieO]

Because these days they're ****. The trailers are decisive.

This.

[InOne]

Because these days they're ****. The trailers are decisive.

This.

[Mac Hiavellian]

False hopes and expectations, overpriced tickets/DVDs, over-reliance on HD/3D/CGI rather than plot

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Because trailers and sypnosis are edited in a way that makes u think the film is going to be great but once you watch it, your boner goes south and you leave the film feeling limp and cheated.

[Patrick]

Same reason they complain about Big Brother and other TV Shows;

They are sad lowlifes with nothing else to do and need a job.

Although I find it funny when people complain to Ofcom because girls flash a bit of Pussy on Adult TV - It's like... are you homo or are you just taking the piss?

[Stu]

Because forming an opinion on a piece of art - be it positive, negative or somewhere in between - is what said art exists for you ****ing ****zo.

We wouldn't have made it out of the caves if everyone kept their negative opinions, doubts or querys to themselves.

Same reason they complain about Big Brother and other TV Shows;

They are sad lowlifes with nothing else to do and need a job.

Although I find it funny when people complain to Ofcom because girls flash a bit of Pussy on Adult TV - It's like... are you homo or are you just taking the piss?
So are you a sad lowlife who needs to get a job because you complain about shows you don't like? Or is that somehow different?

Your foot goes so far down you're throat that I'm shocked your toenails aren't bleeding out the inner lining of your stomach.

[Redway]

I just think it's quite unfair that the censors decide to class the movie "too graphic for anybody" when some people may actually want to watch them.

[Vicky.]

I just think it's quite unfair that the censors decide to class the movie "too graphic for anybody" when some people may actually want to watch them.

Agree with this.

I dont think any film should be censored.

[Redway]

Agree with this.

I dont think any film should be censored.

The "too graphic for anybody" title is going way too far. Having age restrictions is slightly different. I can understand why they do it, but, really, parents should be the ones to decide whether they want their kid to watch a particular movie.

[Jords]

How do you know its **** without watching?

[Redway]

The censors really need to consider the people who may actually want to watch these movies (like me :p).

[Kerry]

Because if you pay for something, or put your time into watching something, you're entitled to say "That was bloody sh!te" if it was. Just like you're entitled to say it was great

I believe it's called having an opinion

[waterhog]

there are some great films out there but i do think they need to make more and up there game to keep people interested in them. thank god for the digi box and all the other channels lol

[Beastie]

Because forming an opinion on a piece of art - be it positive, negative or somewhere in between - is what said art exists for you ****ing ****zo.

We wouldn't have made it out of the caves if everyone kept their negative opinions, doubts or querys to themselves.


So are you a sad lowlife who needs to get a job because you complain about shows you don't like? Or is that somehow different?

Your foot goes so far down you're throat that I'm shocked your toenails aren't bleeding out the inner lining of your stomach.

:laugh2:

[Redway]

Because if you pay for something, or put your time into watching something, you're entitled to say "That was bloody sh!te" if it was. Just like you're entitled to say it was great

I believe it's called having an opinion

Well, in terms of age restrictions, it should be entirely at parental discretion. It is not the governors' job to tell people what people of certain ages can and cannot watch. Perhaps a warning would be most appropriate.

[Stu]

Is is just a warning and it is at parental discretion you pillock.

It is illegal to sell a child a violent movie. It is not illegal for the childs parents to buy it and allow him to watch it.

I fail to see the problem with that system.

[Benjamin]

Is is just a warning and it is at parental discretion you pillock.

It is illegal to sell a child a violent movie. It is not illegal for the childs parents to buy it and allow him to watch it.

I fail to see the problem with that system.

Agree with Stu on this.

And the censors are there for our protection, whether you agree with it or not.

[Redway]

Is is just a warning and it is at parental discretion you pillock.

It is illegal to sell a child a violent movie. It is not illegal for the childs parents to buy it and allow him to watch it.

I fail to see the problem with that system.

No need to name names. Anyway, you don't get my point. I am talking about the cinema in general. I don't think it's fair that a thirteen-year-old boy cannot walk into an 18 movie. And, to be honest, most parents wouldn't even buy their kids an 18 movie (not that I know of, anyway). If you watch the news, you would know that they are desperately trying to device stricter methods of age limits, so less "under-age" children can access movies with a limit above their chronological age.

[Redway]

Agree with Stu on this.

And the censors are there for our protection, whether you agree with it or not.

I don't agree with it; I'm registering my opinion.

[Benjamin]

I don't agree with it; I'm registering my opinion.

I never said you weren't but I'm also registering mine.

[Redway]

I never said you weren't but I'm also registering mine.

Oh, sorry! Fair enough.

:p

[Stu]

No need to name names. Anyway, you don't get my point. I am talking about the cinema in general. I don't think it's fair that a thirteen-year-old boy cannot walk into an 18 movie. And, to be honest, most parents wouldn't even buy their kids an 18 movie (not that I know of, anyway). If you watch the news, you would know that they are desperately trying to device stricter methods of age limits, so less "under-age" children can access movies with a limit above their chronological age.
So you're point is we should have equal rights for all and an eight year old child, should he or she so choose to, should be allowed wonder freely into a midnight screening of A Serbian Film?

Wonderful. You're an idiot.

As a side note I do watch the news - I don't think you do - and I see no great cause for panic with relation to these evil censors. Kids have easier access to violent and disturbing content right now than at any other point in history. A bitter politician looking to make headlines will come out of the woodwork every now and then looking for tighter restrictions but these moral outrage stories-of-the-week almost never translate into legislative action.

I see no problem at all with age ratings. I don't want kids sitting anywhere near me when I go to the movies. I assume you draw the line on your view at some point - perhaps at allowing a young child access to hardcore pornography - which totally debases and contradicts your own argument?

[Vicky.]

I was under the impression that the 'censors' bit was about films that are determined too violent or whatever for anyone...not age restrictions :/

I agree with age restrictions, but not with banning films altogether.

[Redway]

So you're point is we should have equal rights for all and an eight year old child, should he or she so choose to, should be allowed wonder freely into a midnight screening of A Serbian Film?

Wonderful. You're an idiot.

As a side note I do watch the news - I don't think you do - and I see no great cause for panic with relation to these evil censors. Kids have easier access to violent and disturbing content right now than at any other point in history. A bitter politician looking to make headlines will come out of the woodwork every now and then looking for tighter restrictions but these moral outrage stories-of-the-week almost never translate into legislative action.

I see no problem at all with age ratings. I don't want kids sitting anywhere near me when I go to the movies. I assume you draw the line on your view at some point - perhaps at allowing a young child access to hardcore pornography - which totally debases and contradicts your own argument?

Erm, OK, no need to call me an "idiot". Anyway, I see your point.

[Stu]

I'm bound to honesty.

And yeah Vicky the post I was responding to specifically mentioned age restrictions although I agree with not censoring the actual content of films. A step too far that should never be done.

Preventing kids from accessing them is one thing. Preventing adults from accessing them is just absurd and always wrong when you are talking about fictional content.

I'd hate to live in a place like Australia where they do that with video games in particular all the time. And that's a first world democracy!

[Redway]

I'm bound to honesty.

And yeah Vicky the post I was responding to specifically mentioned age restrictions although I agree with not censoring the actual content of films. A step too far that should never be done.

Preventing kids from accessing them is one thing. Preventing adults from accessing them is just absurd and always wrong when you are talking about fictional content.

I'd hate to live in a place like Australia where they do that with video games in particular all the time. And that's a first world democracy!

:p

[Vicky.]

Yeah I know you were talking about something different. Just thought I would clarify that my earlier post didnt mean I agreed with this ridiculous idea of not having age censors :p

[Redway]

Yeah I know you were talking about something different. Just thought I would clarify that my earlier post didnt mean I agreed with this ridiculous idea of not having age censors :p

Sorry, Vicky and Almighty Stu. :p

OK, maybe age restrictions is all right, but branding a movie "too graphic for anybody" is complete and utter nonsense.

[Vicky.]

Sorry, Vicky and Almighty Stu. :p

OK, maybe age restrictions is all right, but branding a movie "too graphic for anybody" is complete and utter nonsense.

Yup. Still some people who argue that its right though. I dont care how sick the film is, how violent, how scary or whatever...adults should have the choice of watching it if they want to :/

Its like this whole ****e with the human centipede 2. Personally I wouldnt even want to watch it...but censoring it totally is just pathetic :bored:

[Redway]

Yup. Still some people who argue that its right though. I dont care how sick the film is, how violent, how scary or whatever...adults should have the choice of watching it if they want to :/

Its like this whole ****e with the human centipede 2. Personally I wouldnt even want to watch it...but censoring it totally is just pathetic :bored:

I'm only 18, but if I want to watch it, I bloody ****ing will! :p

[Vicky.]

I'm only 18, but if I want to watch it, I bloody ****ing will! :p

Well thats something else. People WILL still watch it anyway. And them making such a big fuss out of banning it...will make more people want to watch it just to see if its as bad as its meant to be.

[Redway]

Well thats something else. People WILL still watch it anyway. And them making such a big fuss out of banning it...will make more people want to watch it just to see if its as bad as its meant to be.

Exactly. To be honest, it's all down to personal preference. Some people will say that nobody should watch that trash. It's like saying nobody should watch soaps because you, personally, don't like them (imagine my life without them!!). And, in my experience, after watching a movie that was deemed "too graphic for viewing", there's nothing more graphic about the movie than a normal 15/18.

[Vicky.]

Exactly. To be honest, it's all down to personal preference. Some people will say that nobody should watch that trash. It's like saying nobody should watch soaps because you, personally, don't like them (imagine my life without them!!). And, in my experience, after watching a movie that was deemed "too graphic for viewing", there's nothing more graphic about the movie than a normal 15/18.

Wasnt the exorcist banned too?

I mean...seriously :laugh:

[Redway]

Wasnt the exorcist banned too?

I mean...seriously :laugh:

It was, indeed. I was like, "WTF"? It was hardly disturbing. I mean, come on!

[Benjamin]

Well thats something else. People WILL still watch it anyway. And them making such a big fuss out of banning it...will make more people want to watch it just to see if its as bad as its meant to be.

I agree with a lot of the total bans on films. Some films push the boundaries too far.

[Vicky.]

I agree with a lot of the total bans on films. Some films push the boundaries too far.

Its not real though.

And surely adults should be able to chose what they watch.

And again, they will watch it anyway, so its a big pointless fuss about nothing really and only makes the film more appealing :laugh:

[Redway]

I agree with a lot of the total bans on films. Some films push the boundaries too far.

Well, tbh, adults should choose what they deem to be acceptable. Also, deeming films "too graphic for anyone" will probably enhance further viewing. :D

[MTVN]

Yeah I agree with Vicky, it's fictionalised and no matter how sick it is I think adults can make up their own mind over whether they want to watch a film or not, they shouldnt be banned from doing so because a few people don't like what's in it. But yeah, no problem with age certificates at all

[Redway]

Yeah I agree with Vicky, it's fictionalised and no matter how sick it is I think adults can make up their own mind over whether they want to watch a film or not, they shouldnt be banned from doing so because a few people don't like what's in it. But yeah, no problem with age certificates at all

You should agree with me, also. ;)

[Stu]

I agree with a lot of the total bans on films. Some films push the boundaries too far.
That's your personal view though. What about others personal views? Should they not be entitled to watch them? After all you are more than free to not watch them. Everyone has different boundaries.

No work of fiction should ever be banned unless you're talking about something deliberately designed say to give paedos something to jack off to.

[Redway]

That's your personal view though. What about others personal views? Should they not be entitled to watch them? After all you are more than free to not watch them.

No work of fiction should ever be banned unless you're talking about something deliberately designed say to give paedos something to jack off to.

I agree, tbh. It is not necessary for the governors to decide that nobody should watch these movies just because they, personally, agree with the content. OK, fair enough, some movies do push the boundaries, but does that mean that other people don't want their boundaries pushed?

EDIT: the last bit was hilarious! :D

Yeah, unless it's child pornography, which is actually against both the law and social and moral ethos, shouldn't adults be in charge of what they want to watch? Do they really need somebody telling them that it's not fit for anybody to watch?

[Kerry]

Well, in terms of age restrictions, it should be entirely at parental discretion. It is not the governors' job to tell people what people of certain ages can and cannot watch. Perhaps a warning would be most appropriate.

I was replying to what the thread was actually about

[lostalex]

i don't watch movies as much as i used to. The older you get, the less new things seem. I think most movies require a suspension of disbelief, and the older you get, the more cynical you get, so you are less able to immerse yourself in the movie completely.

I think younger people still enjoy movies a lot.

[keithafc]

I'm bound to honesty.

And yeah Vicky the post I was responding to specifically mentioned age restrictions although I agree with not censoring the actual content of films. A step too far that should never be done.

Preventing kids from accessing them is one thing. Preventing adults from accessing them is just absurd and always wrong when you are talking about fictional content.

I'd hate to live in a place like Australia where they do that with video games in particular all the time. And that's a first world democracy!

:nono: