Says Scripps-Howard News Service in a story by Terry Mattingly:
The Motion Picture Association of America is crystal clear when it describes why its “PG” rating exists — it’s a warning flag.
“The theme of a PG-rated film may itself call for parental guidance,” states the online explanation of the rating system. “There may be some profanity in these films. There may be some violence or brief nudity. … The PG rating, suggesting parental guidance, is thus an alert for examination of a film by parents before deciding on its viewing by their children. Obviously such a line is difficult to draw.”
Oh, I know it when I see it.
“What the MPAA said is that the movie contained strong ‘thematic elements’ that might disturb some parents,” said Kris Fuhr, vice president for marketing at Provident Films, which is owned by Sony Pictures. …
Which “thematic elements” earned this squeaky-clean movie its PG?
“Facing the Giants” is too evangelistic.
I’ll take it as a warning, but not about the content of the film. I see it more as a warning about the culture.
