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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 17. -
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Common Sense says
Tracking the MPAA ratings board. Adults only.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 17–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About This Film Is Not Yet Rated
Parents need to know that this documentary isn't for kids. It's comprised of frank discussions of sex acts and violence, as well as clips from feature films that were rated R and NC-17. Sexual images (all simulated for fiction films, that is, not porn per se) show intercourse, rear entry sex, three-way sex, and masturbation (including comic images like Jason Biggs' encounter with the apple pie in American Pie and Tracey Ullman's with a water bottle in A Dirty Shame). Clips also include violent images (bloody, explosive, aggressive, as well as a few seconds of the "Columbine cafeteria tapes," which show no violence but allude to the event). Language (in interviews and film clips) includes references to genitals and sexual acts, as well as discussion of the f-word's uses.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the functions of the MPAA ratings board. How does it serve different groups, including filmmakers/artists, studios/advertisers, and parents/viewers? How does its secrecy help it serve each of these groups differently? Does the ratings system constitute a form of censorship? How does the system affect profits, audience appeals, and awards? How are kids' interests affected by MPAA ratings? What changes have you noticed recently in the content parameters for films rated G, PG, and PG-13?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
Only the greatest documentary of all time.
Seriously. Though it's obviously not for children, this type of film is what gives me some faith back into the human race. Fascinating and fantastic, I recommend it for everyone who wants to see something that'll make them laugh until they cry and think until their heads hurt. And, of course, having some of the century's most fantastic directors in it doesn't hurt a bit.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
A film worth the money
I absolutly loved this film. This is the stuff i live for. This film showes us just how powerful the movie rating system (MPAA) truly is. It showes us how we need to make our own desition and not let a system that is influensed by major studios, and has full backing of National Association of Theater owners controle what we can see. This fim is not for kids or pre teens but above that, they can handal it. It also is a good way to educate your parents (my parents had no idea who the MPAA were, they thought it was goverment ran). There are many sex seens but they are used to rub it in to the MPAA. The language is also strong but most people 15 and up have heard and seen much worse at school and on the internet. It all dependes on the person but the films purpose is well served. the fact that the system so many people in america put there trust in, actualy keeps its people secret and manages to still tell parents what to do amazes me. This is why i love this site. you get 3 opinions. Great movie you should see it (15+)
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Interesting
I just think it was okay for those who are 17 or older.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
it was pretty good
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Sheads light on MPAA raiting
This sheds an important light on what the MPAA film system is like. But I don't know I agree with some of its conclusions. The system is better then flat out censor but an NC-17 rating is the kiss of death for any movie. No major chain will distribute it or show it. But I don't think central, right-wing America should limit what we can see or require a parent or bar kids from theaters. It should be a suggestion only without enforcement. This film contains (and points out) many NC-17 elements, so beware. But some can take that and some can't.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I cried! I laughed!
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
The word is NOT "queer".
I understand you wanting to protect kids and everything, but the way that you used the word "queer" within the review. The word is homosexual, not queer. I'm sure it was a simple mistake. This is deffinetly a mature movie, and it might have some good ideas, but it's something some kids are way too exposed to.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
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- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
Very good!
Okay, this film was very funny. But how the hell did it get NC-17? I understand about the language and sexual content, but NC-17 is rare. I say R content, but almost NC-17 content.
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
I agree!!!
I agree with the other reviewer . . . I work in the television industry, and I can assure you EVERYTHING in this movie is true. If parents think the ratings system works for them, go screen Hostel, The Hills Have Eyes, or even The Exorcist from nearly 35 years ago, and ask yourself HOW these films passed with an "R".
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give it
A must-see for all adults
If you've ever been curious why a movie is rated for a certain age group, this documentary will be very illuminating! If you think the MPAA operates with you, your kids, or the voice of filmmakers in mind, you will find yourself sorely mistaken. The documentary shows the influence large movie makers have over the rating process, and the problems with the MPAAs completely secret rating procedures.
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
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