Guest Krayt Tion Posted August 30, 2001 Share Posted August 30, 2001 I just caught it. Good use of my time, I enjoyed it. Two things, All that needs to be said: (don't read -spoilers spoilers-) Cameos. 14 year olds getting their Since I'm a Mod I'm Going To Edit This Part. THEY DID WHAT NEEDED TO BE DONE. WORD. [ August 29, 2001: Message edited by: Krayt Tion ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUM-4 Posted August 31, 2001 Share Posted August 31, 2001 Saw it on opening day. Pretty good movie. Can't wait till it comes out on DVD so It can set beside the other 4 movies and Clerks:AS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOneCanoli Posted August 31, 2001 Share Posted August 31, 2001 I went to see it but couldn't find a way to let me into it. Not even any good samaritains would buy tickets for my friends and me. In 2 months I won't have to worry about R movies. My town's crummy theater has a good friend of mine working there and he'll let us in. Gotta figure out when he is working... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_silvergun Posted August 31, 2001 Share Posted August 31, 2001 Hmmm... that sucks... I've never been refused entry to a film before, even when I was under-age. How old do you have to be to see and 'R' rated film? Anyway, this film isn't even out here in England until November. Now that really sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kurgan Posted August 31, 2001 Share Posted August 31, 2001 R (Restricted) is supposed to mean that if you are under 17, you can only see the film if you are accompanied by a parent or guardian (adult who gives permission for you to see it essentially). There is some debate (up to the theatre owner/staff's discretion) over whether a 17 year old can get in without a parent/guardian or if only 18 and up can. This is in contrast to the NC-17 rating (NOONE under 17 allowed, even if they have an adult with them). Of course does that mean 17's can go, or just 18's and up? Most places interpret that to mean 18 (most 'adult materials', ie: containing graphic sexual themes, are rated that way, although some states raise the age to 21 years old, the same for liquor purchasing). Of course the criticism of many theatres by parent groups is that since many of the folks who work there are teenagers or twenty-somethings, they just look the other way and let kids get into R-rated films, or else kids just sneak in, and the theatre doesn't care, because they got their money already (movie places make most of their money from concessions, not tickets, anyway). When it comes to rentals, many places have rules about who can rent what, and they can always check it with the card of the person renting the film. So if a little tyke goes in wanting to rent Blood Sport or something, then the parent would have to phone and say they could, or else put a note in their account saying under 17's in their household can rent on it whatever they want (this is Blockbuster's policy for example). Kurgan [ August 31, 2001: Message edited by: Kurgan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Krayt Tion Posted August 31, 2001 Share Posted August 31, 2001 Well there are either teens working at the ticket counter or a certain type of Aging Guy With A Goatee (also slightly overweight by American Societal Standards <---- don't buy into these btw) that takes some sick pleasure in carding people due to some mistreatment earlier in life. After giving myself permission to stereotype I'll say that one such man was at the counter when I bought my Jay and Silent Bob ticket. Or should I say tried to buy my ticket, the bum turned me away. I was riding the Metro that day and hadn't bothered to bring any ID, and I thought I would have no problem getting in. Keep in mind I am not a teenager, my hair is approaching lengths longer than what American society smiles upon, and I hadn't shaved for a few days. I might be somewhat of a scruffy-looking punk, but I ain't no underage kiddie trying to sneak into an R flick because it's cool. Hell, I was seeing that kind of R stuff secretly at my a friend's house when I was 6 while this guy was probably still waxing his grandmother's car because he couldn't go anywhere with his 9PM curfue. Luckily I had nothing else to do that day but ride home, grab my bloody ID, ride back to that same theatre and slam it against the glass so he could take a nice long look. Only he wasn't there. Oh well, I still saw J&SBSB like I should have 3 hours earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kurgan Posted August 31, 2001 Share Posted August 31, 2001 *gets image of Krayt as a long-haired hippie punk* haw haw haw.. sorry! ; ) I'd say the societal standards in this country (the United States of A) depend a lot on the particular state you are in, and the part of town you are in. Some places have some different standards, personally I think you should be able to do what you want when it comes to your appearance (though some people will always stand out more than others, and should realize this). Kurgan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_silvergun Posted September 1, 2001 Share Posted September 1, 2001 Yeah, that's what seems odd to us over in Britain. Everything's uniform here, and really pretty self-explanatory. Films for example, come in several ratings: 'U' is "universal" (everyone can get in), 'PG' is "Parental Guidance" (you have to be five or over, or accompanied by an adult if you are younger), '12' (you have to be twelve to get in), '15' (you have to be fifteen to get in) and '18', which, surprisingly, you have to be eighteen to get in to. I've also heard that the US and Canada are stricter than the UK with ID. I've been asked for ID trying to buy alcohol before, but never when trying to get into films... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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