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Original poster

To think 11/12 year olds are too young to see "Ted" ?

197 replies

mrsobriain · 07/08/2012 22:02

My dd has been invited to a party where they are planning to go to see 'Ted' - this is a 15 and I think they are too young.

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WorraLiberty · 07/08/2012 22:03

I don't know, I haven't seen it yet.

cybbo · 07/08/2012 22:03

I wouldn't let my 11 year old go.

What a strange choice of film, very inappropriate

Groovee · 07/08/2012 22:03

I went with dh to see Ted last week and there is no way they should see it. I also saw a number of 11/12 year olds being turned away by cinema staff.

Denise34 · 07/08/2012 22:03

What is "Ted"?

Denise34 · 07/08/2012 22:04

If it's a 15 rated film, a party of 11-12 year olds is highly unlikely to be allowed in.

Groovee · 07/08/2012 22:05

A new movie. My12 year old is desperate to see it but it is a 15 for a reason.

GreenGoldSilverAndBronzeShadow · 07/08/2012 22:05

How are they going to see it if it is a 15? They won't get in and that will be one ruined party.

BellaVita · 07/08/2012 22:06

Will they actually be able to get in to see it?

DH took DS1 to see a 15 film (he is 15) and the group before them were asked for ID.

TiggerWearsATriteSmile · 07/08/2012 22:08

Not appropriate for that age group at all IMHO.

OhTheConfusion · 07/08/2012 22:09

YANBU.YWBU to even consider letting her go and see it... Dh and I found it funny but we are adults!

Original poster
mrsobriain · 07/08/2012 22:09

They are quite tall, most of them are taller than me and I am 5ft 4 !

Glad to hear that I am not alone in my thinking.

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 07/08/2012 22:13

My DH took my 12.6 yo to see Prometheus (a 15) and wasn't allowed in.
And I don't think there was any bonking in it Wink

ChocHobNob · 07/08/2012 22:15

There was bonking in Prometheus!

I've seen Ted too and would not be happy with my 11/12 yr old seeing it.

Isityouorme · 07/08/2012 22:17

Our local cinema requires ID for entry to this film so I assume they won't be allowed to go on. Apparently it is a Film Board Classification ruling or something.

Denise34 · 07/08/2012 22:17

An older looking 12 year old might get in with a group of 15 year olds, but a group of 11-12 year olds? No chance, unless the cinema staff are extremely lax indeed.

Lollyheart · 07/08/2012 22:19

Dh and I saw it on Saturday,
I think it's inappropriate for 11 yr olds.
Funny tho Grin

MsVestibule · 07/08/2012 22:27

I went to the cinema to see Magic Mike last week (funny, lots of male strippers, unlikely to be nominated for many Oscars) and there were A4 notices plastered everywhere, stating that Ted is 15 and ID may be asked for. Maybe because it's got a teddy in it, people assume it must be suitable for children?

MsVestibule · 07/08/2012 22:29

BTW, have you spoken to the birthday boy's parents about this? They may not be aware it's a 15 certificate.

lashingsofbingeinghere · 07/08/2012 22:34

It is a 15 for a good reason. For starters, Ted has no penis and has to achieve sexual congress with women with the help of various vegetables. Just saying. Grin

FreudianSlipper · 07/08/2012 22:36

Ted is very very naughty (unable to fuck his girlfrield so he does it with a parsnip that is later sold to a family) need i say more. opens with him getting high

it is very very wrong but very funny :) for adults not for children

Smurfy1 · 07/08/2012 22:37

Not a hope in hell would my 11 yr get to see it and thats just from the trailers

Mrsjay · 07/08/2012 22:38

Seth Mcfarlane wrote it so yes i think 11 is far to young maybe the parents dont know the cert and they wont get in anyway they will be ID ,

Rivercat · 07/08/2012 22:39

Indeed - my much older daughter says it's in no way suitable and quotes 'I f**d her with a parsnip then sold it to a family with 4 kids'. Nuff said?

Mrsjay · 07/08/2012 22:40

I am desperate to see it dh wont go with me will need to take dd (19)

Rivercat · 07/08/2012 22:40

oops need to type faster :)