Cars 2 -- how did this movie get a G rating?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The film makers are in cahoots with the ratings people, I think. There is very little difference between an R and PG13 now, too. They want to desensitize everyone to sex and violence so they can get the largest viewership possible. It's very subtle usually, but seems to have taken off quickly in the last couple of years.

You need to watch PG-13 movies from the late 70's or early 80's. There were lots of boob shots in those movies and the dialog, oh, it was about on par with what is allowed in R rated movies now.
E.T. was rated PG and Elliot called his brother "Penis Breath".

[Anonymous]

Hmmm. All we really want to see is the Toy Story short anyway. I wish there was a way we could see just that!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The film makers are in cahoots with the ratings people, I think. There is very little difference between an R and PG13 now, too. They want to desensitize everyone to sex and violence so they can get the largest viewership possible. It's very subtle usually, but seems to have taken off quickly in the last couple of years.

You need to watch PG-13 movies from the late 70's or early 80's. There were lots of boob shots in those movies and the dialog, oh, it was about on par with what is allowed in R rated movies now.
E.T. was rated PG and Elliot called his brother "Penis Breath".

There are no "PG-13" movies from the late 70s or early 80s. PG-13 was created in 1984. Many thought Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Gremlins were too violent for the PG rating it had so this led to the creation of PG-13. I really don't think Indiana Jones was that "violent". Action packed, yes. Fighting, yes. Blood and gore? No. But you see more "blood" in PG today than PG then. And frankly, boobs and some sexual material were not as "concerning" 30 years ago. Its only since the late 80s that we've gotten overly sensitized about boobs.

[Anonymous]

On a similar note, Finding Nemo taught my then 3 year old the word "hate". He is very sensitive and misses nothing. It is now a regular word in his vocabulary and it has become a daily fight in our house. Not to mention he taught the neighbors younger kids, thanks nemo!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The film makers are in cahoots with the ratings people, I think. There is very little difference between an R and PG13 now, too. They want to desensitize everyone to sex and violence so they can get the largest viewership possible. It's very subtle usually, but seems to have taken off quickly in the last couple of years.

Your first statement is completely correct- Ratings created by the MPAA (a secret organization!) are all about being able to market and sell a film- a studio pick like this would have been given the benefit of the doubt. If you are interested in knowing more about film ratings and the story behind how it works I recommend the documentary - This Film is Not Yet Rated- 2006

Though I also agree, the movies I grew up with had scarier stuff then kids movies have nowadays and I do not think I am too warped!

[Anonymous]

Brought my 5 year old and regret it. Way too violent. Not at all what I expected in the sequel to what was a very cute first movie.

I am really disappointed. Oh, and now I have a five year old talking about guns and explosions and killing. He was still pretty sweet and innocent a week ago!

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the heads up OP. I was thinking of taking DS to see it, but I think I'll pass.

[Anonymous]

FWIW, I don't mind boob shots/'penis breath' like the PP mentioned. I do mind gore/violence - not that there's gore in Cars2, but I'd really like to stay away from that for as long as possible with my DS.

[Anonymous]

I took my 3 year old and 5.5 year old last Friday. It totally deserved a "G" rating. There was nothing in it that I saw that would have elevated it to "PG".

It was lighthearted fun.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I took my 3 year old and 5.5 year old last Friday. It totally deserved a "G" rating. There was nothing in it that I saw that would have elevated it to "PG".

It was lighthearted fun.

I would hate to see what you'd characterize as dark or violent!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Brought my 5 year old and regret it. Way too violent. Not at all what I expected in the sequel to what was a very cute first movie.

I am really disappointed. Oh, and now I have a five year old talking about guns and explosions and killing. He was still pretty sweet and innocent a week ago!

really? He has lost his innocence and sweetness from watching a movie? Maybe he wasn't as innocent as u thought

[Anonymous]

Here's a good one - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Sm2XjESino

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:On a similar note, Finding Nemo taught my then 3 year old the word "hate". He is very sensitive and misses nothing. It is now a regular word in his vocabulary and it has become a daily fight in our house. Not to mention he taught the neighbors younger kids, thanks nemo!

My 3 yo says hate, too.

Why is this a major catastrophe?

Wait until he hits middle school, Bubble Mommy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I took my 3 year old and 5.5 year old last Friday. It totally deserved a "G" rating. There was nothing in it that I saw that would have elevated it to "PG".

It was lighthearted fun.

I would hate to see what you'd characterize as dark or violent!

Oh- give me a fucking break. I don't even turn on the news when my kids are around because there is ways sOme murder, rape, war, sex offenders,etc.

Cars 2 wasn't even as bad as any run of the mill Tom&jerry or Roadrunner,etc. They blow shit up with dynamite all of the time.

They are friction cartoon characters for chrIstsakes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I took my 3 year old and 5.5 year old last Friday. It totally deserved a "G" rating. There was nothing in it that I saw that would have elevated it to "PG".

It was lighthearted fun.

I would hate to see what you'd characterize as dark or violent!

Oh- give me a fucking break. I don't even turn on the news when my kids are around because there is ways sOme murder, rape, war, sex offenders,etc.

Cars 2 wasn't even as bad as any run of the mill Tom&jerry or Roadrunner,etc. They blow shit up with dynamite all of the time.

They are friction cartoon characters for chrIstsakes.

That was "frickin" not 'friction'..damn iPhone autocorrect