Are you saying it’s not possible to make an R rated movie without severe gore? I’m not referring to bloody. In a way showing blood may be a good thing as it lets the viewer know what occurs when a bullet hits the body, but leave out the gore.
Due to violent video games kids and some adults are desensitized to blood and gore. It’s animation so it’s OK. It must work the same way in reality. Have you ever thought maybe the mass school shootings could be connected? The kid is a loner and bullied. He’s on Ritalin, one step away from cocaine. He takes his frustration out through the video games. He also sees the same violence in movies such as “Deadpool & Wolverine”. It’s game on to get rid of the bullies, but there’s collateral damage which doesn’t affect him. He’s inured to violence.
Is it any wonder why kids are attacking teachers both with violence and verbally? School crossing guards are being attacked verbally with profanity.
Next question: Are you saying an R rated movie cannot be made without every other damn word being profane such as the following in “Deadpool and Wolverine”?
“118 uses of "fuck", 2 uses of "cunt", 29 uses of "shit" and countless other profanities including "dick", "asshole", "bitch", "retarded", "Jesus", "motherfucker" and "cum".”
The R rated movies of the ‘70’s were mild in the use of profanity…they would be rated PG-13 today.
The Godfather has a 9.2 rating. Not one of my favorites due to the violence, but how many movies these days get a 9.2 rating. Sad to say the Lord’s name was taken in vain, but NOT one time was the f-bomb used…unless you understood Italian.
I’ve quoted the following many times, but it bears repeating:
”In a culture where the F-word is as common as dirt, the only way to be provocative would be to buy a dictionary and learn to express one’s self without profanity.”
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Grifterhunter (1406)
3 months ago
No I am not. Thing is though you need to look at the property that is being adapted. It's a Deadpool movie. The previous two had cursing, gore, blood and violence. If you suddenly abandon ship and make this one watered down that's going to cut into your profit and isolate your audience. That's the appeal of Deadpool. Hard to argue with the numbers it's producing.
I think a lack of stable home environment is what is to blame for these shootings. I watched violent movies at a young age and played violent games. Thing is I had a stable home life and a mom and dad who taught me right from wrong. I have no legal record. So then since you brought up shootings what is your solution to fix it? Tell me what your method would be?
Again no. There are many types of r rated films. Ones like Schindler's list is historical and artistic and a means to show the horrors of genocide and oppression. Godfather didn't have as much profanity but it had tons of violence. So this leads to a question for you. What's more offensive profanity or violence? If you are watching a movie about the mob ie godfather, Goodfellas or the sopranos there is going to be profanity. The simple solution is don't watch that type of stuff if it offends you. Also saying profanity in another language is no different it's still profanity. Also stating how many movies get a 9.2 rating nowadays is a silly point. Internet ratings didn't exist back when godfather was made. It's been hammered into culture as a classic because of its cultural impact. Movies today get rated right away. Sometimes time needs to pass to see where it sits.
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kspkap (13555)
3 months ago
” It's a Deadpool movie. The previous two had cursing, gore, blood and violence.”
Mea Culpa. 🙇🏼♀️ You are correct.
I’m more offended by profanity. It’s not needed to make a great movie. We didn’t use to be so vulgar when speaking. I was raised around very salty off color language, but I never heard the f-bomb, the c-bomb, the mf- bomb, etc. I didn’t hear it in high school. My husband was in the U.S. Army and he confirmed to me the pervasive profanity we hear today wasn’t used during his time in the Army. Oh, for sure the swear words I heard as a kid were used. I use them, but I don’t use the Lord’s name as a swear word. I hold my tongue when speaking to people outside my friends and family.
In closing, I turn off so many movies these days due to the heavy use of profanity. PG 13 movies are a hoot. They are permitted to utter the f-bomb one time. We sit there waiting for it, then out of the blue it’s said. It comes out of left field! 🤭🙄
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Grifterhunter (1406)
3 months ago
So then why did you think this one would change course when the other two were hits? It's like going to a sushi restaurant but you hate and have an allergic reaction to seafood. Then proceed to complain about it. You are better off going to a restaurant which suits your tastes. It's clear the Deadpool world isn't for you, so don't watch it.
Interesting if I had to pick I think violence is more offensive. I hear people curse each other out all the time. Who is harmed by that? I am an adult I can move on with my life because that's the world. I got over being offended by cussing in middle school. Violence though? A fight breaks out and bad things can occur. Loss of life, life altering injuries etc. I'm amazed profanity offends you worse but to each his own.
Ok cool. Enjoy your life. I don't see things that way.
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