How old do you have to be to watch a "12a"?????
17-06-2006, 04:07 PM
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How old do you have to be to watch a "12a"?????
My lad is 10 and i want to take him to see the new Fast and Furious film, but it is a 12a.......
Will he be able to watch it with me??
Will he be able to watch it with me??
17-06-2006, 04:22 PM
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i saw it last night Tiff think he will defo enjoy it 
Language wise hardly any swearing that i can remember and not too graffic couple of nasty scenes crash wise but thats it
Language wise hardly any swearing that i can remember and not too graffic couple of nasty scenes crash wise but thats it
17-06-2006, 04:26 PM
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"No child under 12 may view this film unless accompained by an Adult."
Should see it no probs, BUT, why on earth would you want to? You must teach your son about taste mate
"No child under 12 may view this film unless accompained by an Adult."
Should see it no probs, BUT, why on earth would you want to? You must teach your son about taste mate
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17-06-2006, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TIFF
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He'll be out painting dildos on the side of your freshly resprayed lime green S1 trying to drift it orund your local ASDA carpark if you're not careful
17-06-2006, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Rab
Originally Posted by TIFF
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He'll be out painting dildos on the side of your freshly resprayed lime green S1 trying to drift it orund your local ASDA carpark if you're not careful
17-06-2006, 06:03 PM
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I thought PG was for "no kids under 12 unless accompanied by an adult" and 12 was for kids over 12 can see on their own, while 12a means if you are 12 you can see it but only with an adult, and if you are 13 you can see it on your own, as 12a is our equiv of a PG-13 they have in other countries......
I would ring the cinema and check Tiffany
No point dragging the lad out only for him to get dissapointed if they won't let him in to see it
I would ring the cinema and check Tiffany
No point dragging the lad out only for him to get dissapointed if they won't let him in to see it
17-06-2006, 06:06 PM
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Quick Google search leads to BBFC classification guidelines;
http://www.electricpalace.com/static...lassifications
Thats not really that clear. They say no one under 12 can watch unless accompanied, but they don't go on to say if you can be ANY age and accompanied..... 
I'd still ring and check
http://www.electricpalace.com/static...lassifications
'U' - UNIVERSAL SUITABLE FOR ALL
The 'U' certificate means that a film or video is suitable for the whole family, including children as young as four. Not all 'U' films will interest children, but none will be unsuitable for them. No film or video classified 'U' will be harmful or disturbing, but it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child. Thus parents should supervise very young children who are watching 'U' certificate videos and films that they have not seen before. Taken as a whole, children's films and videos classified 'U' will be wholesome entertainment. Context may justify exceptions.
'PG' - PARENTAL GUIDANCE
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children . Unaccompanied children of any age may watch a 'PG' film or video, but parents are advised to monitor the contents. Some parents take the trouble to watch the film or video first, or seek advice from friends. Others may prefer to watch with their children. 'PG' films or videos may contain material which could confuse or upset younger viewers (especially if watched without adult guidance), but they should not contain anything likely to disturb or shock children over eight. There may be mild violence or swearwords, some non-sexual nudity or implied sex. Viewed as a whole, the work will be suitable for most family audiences. .Context may justify exceptions.
'12A' - SUITABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS OF 12 YEARS AND OVER
The '12A' certificate means that no-one younger than 12 may see a '12A' film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Films or videos classified '12A' contain material that may be disturbing, harmful or unsuitable for children under 12. There may be stronger or more detailed treatment of some of the elements listed below than would be allowed in a 'PG' film or video. Context may justify exceptions.
'15' - SUITABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS OF 15 YEARS AND OVER
A '15' certificate means that no one under 15 may see a '15' film in a cinema or buy or hire a '15' video from a shop. Films or videos classified '15' may require a more mature perspective than in the lower categories. Some material may be disturbing or potentially harmful to people under 15. Context may justify exceptions.
'18' - SUITABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS OF 18 YEARS AND OVER
Films or videos with an '18' certificate may be shown, sold or rented only to people aged 18 or over. Material in this category is unsuitable for people under 18. Material classified '18' may contain adult themes or treatment which requires an adult understanding. No subject matter is taboo at '18', but the way the subject is treated may be limited in order to prevent harm to potential viewers or harm to society through the behaviour of those viewers afterwards. Context may justify exceptions.
The 'U' certificate means that a film or video is suitable for the whole family, including children as young as four. Not all 'U' films will interest children, but none will be unsuitable for them. No film or video classified 'U' will be harmful or disturbing, but it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child. Thus parents should supervise very young children who are watching 'U' certificate videos and films that they have not seen before. Taken as a whole, children's films and videos classified 'U' will be wholesome entertainment. Context may justify exceptions.
'PG' - PARENTAL GUIDANCE
General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children . Unaccompanied children of any age may watch a 'PG' film or video, but parents are advised to monitor the contents. Some parents take the trouble to watch the film or video first, or seek advice from friends. Others may prefer to watch with their children. 'PG' films or videos may contain material which could confuse or upset younger viewers (especially if watched without adult guidance), but they should not contain anything likely to disturb or shock children over eight. There may be mild violence or swearwords, some non-sexual nudity or implied sex. Viewed as a whole, the work will be suitable for most family audiences. .Context may justify exceptions.
'12A' - SUITABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS OF 12 YEARS AND OVER
The '12A' certificate means that no-one younger than 12 may see a '12A' film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Films or videos classified '12A' contain material that may be disturbing, harmful or unsuitable for children under 12. There may be stronger or more detailed treatment of some of the elements listed below than would be allowed in a 'PG' film or video. Context may justify exceptions.
'15' - SUITABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS OF 15 YEARS AND OVER
A '15' certificate means that no one under 15 may see a '15' film in a cinema or buy or hire a '15' video from a shop. Films or videos classified '15' may require a more mature perspective than in the lower categories. Some material may be disturbing or potentially harmful to people under 15. Context may justify exceptions.
'18' - SUITABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS OF 18 YEARS AND OVER
Films or videos with an '18' certificate may be shown, sold or rented only to people aged 18 or over. Material in this category is unsuitable for people under 18. Material classified '18' may contain adult themes or treatment which requires an adult understanding. No subject matter is taboo at '18', but the way the subject is treated may be limited in order to prevent harm to potential viewers or harm to society through the behaviour of those viewers afterwards. Context may justify exceptions.
I'd still ring and check
17-06-2006, 06:24 PM
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The '12A' certificate means that no-one younger than 12 may see a '12A' film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult
There you go!
There you go!
17-06-2006, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick
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All that and you STILL don't get it?!
All that and you STILL don't get it?!
It's not worded properly tho as you can take that two ways. 1) you could read it as "no one under 12 can watch it without an adult, meaning that if you have an adult there, a child of any age can watch it. or 2) you could read it as you must be at no younger than 12 but also have an adult with you.
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