[Thespia]

Originally Posted by KeyboardFreak

I thought there was an age requirement for R-rated movies even when the kid was accompanied by their parent.

There SHOULD be...however, when I saw it last night, we saw an 8 year old, a maybe 11 year old...and an infant. Some parents...I swear! If not the violence, the demonic stuff would have FREAKED me out. I'm used to violence, but the representation of demonic activity really gets to me still.

[Mike Graham]

Originally Posted by KeyboardFreak

I thought there was an age requirement for R-rated movies even when the kid was accompanied by their parent.

7, but they do not have to enforce it.

[Nate]

Originally Posted by Mike Graham

7, but they do not have to enforce it.

Ahh... I see. Thanks, Mike.

In His love,
Nate

p.s. Nice sig quotes.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Mike Graham

7, but they do not have to enforce it.

What does that mean? Is it just a suggestion? When did the government get into the suggestion business?

[Visirale]

http://www.kidsinmind.com/p/passionofthechrist.htm

For parents who haven't seen it and are considering taking their children, that site lists every violent/gory thing in the movie, in great detail.

Good resource for any movie actually.

[Mike Graham]

Originally Posted by Sean

What does that mean? Is it just a suggestion? When did the government get into the suggestion business?

When I bought my ticket online, it clarified the reason for the rating and the age limitations, saying of the latter that they "may eb enforced"

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Mike Graham

When I bought my ticket online, it clarified the reason for the rating and the age limitations, saying of the latter that they "may eb enforced"

Cause theres almost always young children in every rated R movie I see. Its one of those things I notice because its odd to me. I've never once heard of an age limit and I definately never seen it enforced.

[Brian-Alexander]

dont take kids to see this only teenagers over the age of 13.

[Swanky]

Originally Posted by KeyboardFreak

I thought there was an age requirement for R-rated movies even when the kid was accompanied by their parent.

ACTUALLY, Sean.. there is something like this..

The MPAA definition of the R-rating is:
R Restricted -- Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Signifies that the rating board has concluded that the film rated may contain some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their children to see it. An R may be assigned due to, among other things, a film's use of language, theme, violence, sex or its portrayal of drug use.

A picture ID will be requested if a moviegoer does not appear to be 17
This ID will be requested at the time of ticket purchase, or at the time of admittance to the theatre. Advance ticket holders, or others who were not present when tickets were purchased, may need to show ID when entering the theatre.

Children under the age of 6 are not admitted to R-rated movies at any time
R-rated features are intended for mature audiences and feature storylines, scenes and dialogue that are not of interest to children under the age of 6. To assure an enjoyable experience for guests attending R-rated films, children under age 6 will not be admitted to any R-rated film.

Children under the age of 17 are not admitted to R-rated movies without parental consent
Marcus Theatres believes parents should decide if an R-rated film is appropriate for their child and does not allow children under the age of 17 into R-rated movies unless they are accompanied to the theatre by a parent or guardian. That means that parents must: attend an R-rated movie with their child; OR personally sign a permission form at the theatre at the time the child wishes to attend an R-rated movie.

[Role Modlin]

My wife is reconsidering whether or not she wants Geoffry to see the movie. We originally decided to not let him go. Now she is having second thoughts. We'll be praying over this for the next few days.

[Luke]

Originally Posted by God's Jedi

*SPOILERS*

..........................

If you don't know the plot already, I'd reccomend reading the book first.

[Luke]

Ignoring for a moment my position against the existence of the movie in general, I would never take a small child to see it. The movie is immensely violent (the only movie I've seen which was more gory was Kill Bill--don't ever see that). Now, I understand that the movie is not senseless violence by any means, and I'm not saying that the movie ought to have been less violent.

However, I don't think you can effectively predict what a child's reaction will be to violence like that--even your own (I'm assuming age 7ish, since that is the age of the thread starter's child). He or she could have very serious nightmares for quite a long time. Even if you think that they can handle it--you really don't want to be wrong. Also, taking a child to see a movie like this puts in their mind certian presuppositions that you probably don't want to be there--for example, how well do you think they're going to filter the Biblical parts of the movie to the parts that are unbiblical Catholic tradition? Don't tell me this doesn't matter. It does.

[Icerose]

I saw this I'm 14, and it was overwhelming. I would never take my 11yr old sister to see it.

Icerose

[Matteo]

I saw The Passion of Christ in February when it first came out. I'm 20 years old and I have no problem admitting that my girlfriend, her roomate, and myself wept straight through the movie. The fact if the matter is that no one can handle it. Sure it's not Jesus up there being whipped in real life, but the act of putting images and live action to the biblical account of Jesus' betrayal and crucifiction is gut wrenching to say the least. If you have a child who makes a conscious decision to see this movie (and they are at least 15) sure...but make sure you watch it with them. In response to somebody's reference to the demons plaguing Judas: I don't think it was a "Catholic tradition", but it is an embellishment of the tale. Although I don't think it is that far of a stretch to consider that Satan drove Judas to his ultimate end.

[anathema]

if i had kids, i would take any of them (over 7) to see this movie..

there is a difference between senseless violence (kill bill was mentioned)
and
purposeful violence... this is written in the Bible, just because its put in film dosnt change the severity of it.

*anathema*