Australia bans R-rated movies

And you thought England was a nanny-state.

They didnt ban it. They just can't promote or display them, which is still pretty stupid.

I hope you realize this means war.

This is sure to cause a huge public backlash.

I wouldn't exactly call that banning. More like restriction or making the movies harder to get, but not completely prohibiting them.

They didnt ban it. They just can't promote or display them, which is still pretty stupid.

taj7575

Okay, they made it where you have to go through a crapton of work at possible personal legal risk in order to see R-rated movies.

Arent Rated M games banned there too?

So glad the gf and I did not move to Australia

That's ridiculous..

I feel sorry for Australians. THey always get the short end of the stick :(

wow, thats quite stupid... i mean, i could understand they ban stuff like Tokyo Gore Police (god that movie sucks) but not stuff thats also R rated like superbad, or the hangover, or (insert cool comedy movie here)8-Bitterness

And movies like Schindler's List and The Shawshank Redemption, which are movies that everyone should see at least once.

sucks for them, thats where all the good stuff is at

[QUOTE="8-Bitterness"]wow, thats quite stupid... i mean, i could understand they ban stuff like Tokyo Gore Police (god that movie sucks) but not stuff thats also R rated like superbad, or the hangover, or (insert cool comedy movie here)JML897

And movies like Schindler's List and The Shawshank Redemption, which are movies that everyone should see at least once.

I think the Matrix was Rated R, too. Everyone has gotta see that.

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[QUOTE="8-Bitterness"]wow, thats quite stupid... i mean, i could understand they ban stuff like Tokyo Gore Police (god that movie sucks) but not stuff thats also R rated like superbad, or the hangover, or (insert cool comedy movie here)cheesyjon

And movies like Schindler's List and The Shawshank Redemption, which are movies that everyone should see at least once.

I think the Matrix was Rated R, too. Everyone has gotta see that.

lolno.

Most of the movies mentioned are rated MA15+

And it's only in South Australia, and that place isn't interesting in the slightest so no one cares.

sucks for them, thats where all the good stuff is at

IRunNewYork

That's not necessarily true..unless you're referring to nudity...which doesn't really make a movie any better to begin with...there are plenty of great Pg-13 movies as well..

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[QUOTE="JML897"]

And movies like Schindler's List and The Shawshank Redemption, which are movies that everyone should see at least once.

StripTheSoul

I think the Matrix was Rated R, too. Everyone has gotta see that.

lolno.

Most of the movies mentioned are rated MA15+

And it's only in South Australia, and that place isn't interesting in the slightest so no one cares.

Canadian Home Rating for me.

There ain't no MA15+

[QUOTE="StripTheSoul"]

[QUOTE="cheesyjon"]

I think the Matrix was Rated R, too. Everyone has gotta see that.

cheesyjon

lolno.

Most of the movies mentioned are rated MA15+

And it's only in South Australia, and that place isn't interesting in the slightest so no one cares.

Canadian Home Rating for me.

There ain't no MA15+

I know that, but what's rated R for you guys isn't the same for us. Usually its MA15+, which is the maximum our games go to, so its the eqiuvalent to your M ratings in America and such but yours is a bit more liberal (more like a lot really).

They didnt ban it. They just can't promote or display them, which is still pretty stupid.

taj7575

yea I read that, but good grief, man, this is just idiotic.

What happened to you, australia? First, you say its wrong to kill zombies (if killing zombies is wrong, I dont want to be right), now this?

you better watch out, Australia...some country is going to mistake you for a sissy and invade you!

Glad I don't live there :lol:

[QUOTE="taj7575"]

They didnt ban it. They just can't promote or display them, which is still pretty stupid.

mrbojangles25

yea I read that, but good grief, man, this is just idiotic.

What happened to you, australia? First, you say its wrong to kill zombies (if killing zombies is wrong, I dont want to be right), now this?

you better watch out, Australia...some country is going to mistake you for a sissy and invade you!

Note: South Australia. Victoria is still kickass.

I wouldn't exactly call that banning. More like restriction or making the movies harder to get, but not completely prohibiting them.

jetpower3

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[QUOTE="StripTheSoul"]

lolno.

Most of the movies mentioned are rated MA15+

And it's only in South Australia, and that place isn't interesting in the slightest so no one cares.

StripTheSoul

Canadian Home Rating for me.

There ain't no MA15+

I know that, but what's rated R for you guys isn't the same for us. Usually its MA15+, which is the maximum our games go to, so its the eqiuvalent to your M ratings in America and such but yours is a bit more liberal (more like a lot really).

Wait, games, I thought this was for movies.

Misleading title is misleading.

[QUOTE="StripTheSoul"]

[QUOTE="cheesyjon"]

Canadian Home Rating for me.

There ain't no MA15+

cheesyjon

I know that, but what's rated R for you guys isn't the same for us. Usually its MA15+, which is the maximum our games go to, so its the eqiuvalent to your M ratings in America and such but yours is a bit more liberal (more like a lot really).

Wait, games, I thought this was for movies.

Our game and movie ratings are the same, except we don't have an R18+ for games. Usually movies rated R in America are MA here.

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[QUOTE="StripTheSoul"]

I know that, but what's rated R for you guys isn't the same for us. Usually its MA15+, which is the maximum our games go to, so its the eqiuvalent to your M ratings in America and such but yours is a bit more liberal (more like a lot really).

StripTheSoul

Wait, games, I thought this was for movies.

Our game and movie ratings are the same, except we don't have an R18+ for games. Usually movies rated R in America are MA here.

I see. That's different, but kinda the way I'd do it if I ran a country.

And people think America is sensitive?MoonMarvel

People think that?

eh, they must learn that Movies and Games aren't for kids. THere is an audience for this media.

[QUOTE="MoonMarvel"]And people think America is sensitive?cheesyjon

People think that?

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[QUOTE="MoonMarvel"]And people think America is sensitive?MoonMarvel

People think that?

I take is prudish means over-sensitive, right?

News like this makes me want to stab people...*looks at list of people to kill*

[QUOTE="MoonMarvel"][QUOTE="cheesyjon"]

People think that?

cheesyjon

I take is prudish means over-sensitive, right?

it means kinda socially conservative, and uptight, and yea....overly sensitive

Like if I called you a "turd" and there was a prude standing next to us, the prude would go "Ewww dear God, young sirs, why didst thou callest that young man a turd! What would your mother say?"

I mean...I called you a turd. Not exactly a big deal

[QUOTE="MoonMarvel"][QUOTE="cheesyjon"]

People think that?

I take is prudish means over-sensitive, right?

[QUOTE="cheesyjon"]

[QUOTE="MoonMarvel"]Ummm...Yeah. Downright prudish.mrbojangles25

I take is prudish means over-sensitive, right?

it means kinda socially conservative, and uptight, and yea....overly sensitive

Like if I called you a "turd" and there was a prude standing next to us, the prude would go "Ewww dear God, young sirs, why didst thou callest that young man a turd! What would your mother say?"

I mean...I called you a turd. Not exactly a big deal

lol, OK. Thanx for clearing that up. :lol:

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Ummm...Yeah. Downright prudish.MoonMarvel

I take is prudish means over-sensitive, right?

it means kinda socially conservative, and uptight, and yea....overly sensitive

Like if I called you a "turd" and there was a prude standing next to us, the prude would go "Ewww dear God, young sirs, why didst thou callest that young man a turd! What would your mother say?"

I mean...I called you a turd. Not exactly a big deal

This is only in South Australia, a small part of Australia. And it was proposed by the same guy who's stopping the whole nation from getting a R18 classification for video games. His family friendly policies are horrible :/

Oh and TC, that's a VERY misleading topic title...

Uhh... are they allowed to do anything on that continent???

Uhh... are they allowed to do anything on that continent???

peaceoutmedusa

Kill backpackers....

Australia seems to be a pretty strict place to live, can't imagine what thats really like considering that Canada is pretty lenient when it comes to ratings. For example Harold and Kumar 2 was rated 14A only despite the nudity and all that.

Australia seems to be a pretty strict place to live, can't imagine what thats really like considering that Canada is pretty lenient when it comes to ratings. For example Harold and Kumar 2 was rated 14A only despite the nudity and all that.

EVOLV3

That's unfortunate. Australia was #2 on my list of places to move to if I decided to move from the U.S. But, the censorship mentality which I have seen from the place as of late makes me want to avoid it now. :(

really whats up with australia. r they trying to baby proof it, and so crime stops, they keep on banning everything.. i bet thet dont sell red bull and lays chips as thats bad for you...really australia is just the worst in this situation