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to take 5yo ds to see a 12A film?

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LittleLionMansMummy · 16/12/2015 12:02

The film being the new Star Wars one. I know I'm officially 'allowed' to, but would usually check film content (by watching it) before making a decision about whether it's appropriate for him. He loves Star Wars and has asked specifically to see it at the cinema.

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LauraChant · 17/12/2015 13:55

They are not all evening showings though. Our cinema is showing the film every hour from around 9.45am.

Snoopadoop · 17/12/2015 14:12

I wouldn't take a 5 yr old if I still had one because I wouldn't want to ruin other people's evenings. I don't get the SW hype but I do understand that for a lot of adults, SW is very special. Apart from those taking their own kids, I doubt many of those people would jump for joy at finding themselves next to Junior.

'Junior' will be sat in between me and DH, and we are going at 10:15am. HTH?

On a separate note, small children are part of the human race too. I don't see why they have to suffer because some adults would find them annoying. Not allowed to the cinema in case it spoils it for an adult, not allowed in restaurant in case it spoil it for an adult. I despise this seen and not heard attitude. So long as they are well behaved I don't see the problem. Trust me. I'd rather me sat next to my 5 year old than a noisy group of teenagers who spend the entire film on their phones videoing it or taking selfies!

Nataleejah · 17/12/2015 14:30

So long as they are well behaved I don't see the problem.
Exactly. As long as!

TaliZorah · 17/12/2015 14:43

River I'm 22 and yes I have a son

DisappointedOne · 17/12/2015 14:48

BIL saw it at midnight. Says episode 3 was way worse and can't understand why it's been given a 12A.

Nataleejah · 17/12/2015 14:49

teenagers who spend the entire film on their phones videoing it
Thats surely illegal. They should be reported

SatsukiKusakabe · 17/12/2015 14:54

probably to things your kids are allowed to do satsuki

Odd and vague response.

I just would want to have seen it first, I don't know how you can make the decision to show it to such a young child blind ifyswim. It's not an informed decision to go against the certificate, just a determined one, whatever impact it might have on the child. It seems unnecessary to me, but it is up to the parent.

Nataleejah · 17/12/2015 15:27

I agree the 12a rating is just a massive marketing bollocks and has ruined many a good film
At whatever age the certification cutting off point would be, there will be a group of people dissatisfied. Classification is arbitrary and picks on random details rather than overall context.

Jesabel · 17/12/2015 15:35

I'm not sure about whether to take my 5yo either, we got tickets (to a morning showing) before we knew the certificate. He has seen all the original films and definitely episode 1, not sure about 2 and 3, and is very excited about this one.

IsItMeOr · 17/12/2015 16:13

Disappointed Says episode 3 was way worse and can't understand why it's been given a 12A.

Episode 3 was rated a 12, so that is to be expected.

We saw it today. It was great. Personally, I would not take a 5yo to see it, because of the blood (just a couple of times, but the first occasion is very explicit to my mind for such young children) and overall intensity of the action.

I wonder how much awareness there is that the BBFC ratings are:

U - generally suitable for children aged 4 and above
PG - generally suitable for children aged 8 and above
and then the ages are explicit from that point.

regenerationfez · 17/12/2015 16:43

nataleejah yes, but you can understand the U and PG ratings. The 12a makes no sense precisely because of the diversity of films it covers. Films that would have been 15 have bits hacked off to squeeze them just under the 12a and there are films that are clearly for the older child, possibly Star Wars that I would say maybe 6 or 7 year olds could see if their parents felt they were mature enough that are also12a that could have easily been PG, as Disney marketed it to children. How would you make that judgement without seeing the film first?

tiggytape · 17/12/2015 16:56

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IsItMeOr · 17/12/2015 17:08

tiggy I'm pretty sure Episode 3 was a straight 12, not a 12A. That's what the BBFC website says.

atticusclaw2 · 17/12/2015 17:30

Again, there is no difference between 12 and 12A. 12A is the cinema certificate, 12 is the DVD certificate. The Force Awakens will be a 12 when it comes out on DVD.

I spoke to a client earlier who saw it last night and he said that there is one part that will be quite upsetting for children and a fair amount of violence. Comparable to number 3.

tiggytape · 17/12/2015 17:45

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SatsukiKusakabe · 17/12/2015 17:51

I think a lot of people now see PG films as suitable for all children, however young. I am wary of which ones I let my 4 year old watch as the content can vary within the classification.

It seems that children are seeing the next level up years in advance. It's got to lead to desensitisation to such things and it does have an impact.

tiggytape · 17/12/2015 18:00

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MarmiteAndButter · 17/12/2015 18:10

I watched it earlier with my 7 and 13 year olds. Nothing fazed my 7 year old, but there was one part when I cried (and no, you're not getting any other details.)
There were loads of 6,7,8,9 year olds in the cinema. I didn't hear a single cry or moan from any of them.
The cinema was packed and it's a bloody amazing film!!!!
My 7 year old girl hasn't shut up about it.
She was even interviewed by Virgin Radio who were camped out in the cinema as she was enthusing so much.
What is absolutely amazing is the strong female characters and the dialogue the women get. What a change!!

Nataleejah · 17/12/2015 18:12

How would you make that judgement without seeing the film first?
Common sense maybe. Star Wars is a kids thing, always was. Primary school age mainly. Adults like it because it reminds them of their own childhood. Films will certainly will not show anything perverse or deeply traumatic.

shoesSHOES · 17/12/2015 18:28

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IsItMeOr · 17/12/2015 19:03

Ah, that makes sense Tiggy, I had mis-read the info on the BBFC website.

So that makes me even more confused about why so many people think that it's a good film for such young kids...

Tamponlady · 17/12/2015 19:10

People are not talking about 7 year old they are taking 4 and 5 year old and I just saw on FB my sil is taking my niece she is 3 ffs

DisappointedOne · 17/12/2015 19:13

My 5 year old is watching it now. Bite me.

jorahmormont · 17/12/2015 19:14

OH saw it at midnight and came home and told me all the spoilers all about it. I'm not sure I'm ready to see it and I'm 21, never mind a 5 year old

TaliZorah · 17/12/2015 19:17

Tampon at 3 she won't be disturbed by it she won't even know much about what's going on

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