How come no posts messing with the Zohan?

You know the definition of the 12A but you still seem to think that it means a film is suitable for children. Surely the point is that a 12A is not suitable for children. If a parent believes that the film is one that their children should see, then they are permitted to accompany them to the cinema, but otherwise these films are not intended for an under-12 audience.

All the points you make are valid, but the bottom line is that the BBFC does not believe under-12s should be watching this film.
 
A couple of points...
  • If the BBFC is routinely classifying material that is unsuitable for under-12s as 12A, it neeRAB to reconsider. The whole purpose of the BBFC is the protection of children, and it now absolves itself of that responsibility for the most marginal material.
  • The PG in PG does indeed refer to Parents and Guardians - and the definition specifically asks parents to consider whether material might be unsuitable for young children.
  • The A in 12A stanRAB for adult - any adult. And the rules simply require any adult to accompany under-12s. There is no mention of a parental judgement of suitability, merely a "responsibility" placed on the accompanying adult. Again, the more adult, more marginal material has a less comprehensive caution for parents.
 
I watched this on Friday and thought it was a great film. I laughed most the way through it, I like most his films anyway, but thought it was one of his best.

I agree that it's probably not suitable for children, as there is a LOT of sexual stuff in the film.
 
Completely agree...the only truly funny thing is that someone provided funding for this movie. Sandler just wasn't entertaining, the crotch joke got used to death & the fake accents really began to grate.

Couldn't wait for it to be over...113 minutes of complete bull-doody:rolleyes:. Save your money & wait for this on TV.
 
Someone earlier said it could have 20 mins taken off the film and they're right. That said I did find it really funny and so did the majority of others in the cinema from the laughter !
 
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