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Old 09-18-2007, 03:20 AM
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Sorry, going to be picky, a 12A can be seen by children under 12 if accompanied by an adult but a 12 can't be viewed by anyone under the age of 12. The 12A certificate was created for films such as Spiderman.

Comparing the certificates and what they mean it does look like the MPAA is a lot more strict than the BBFC but I was always under the impression that Britain was the most harsh film censor than anywhere else. Maybe that just means they are more likely to apply a higher rating to a film than anyone else? I think it's bad that America doesn't have the equivalent 15 certificate. It's like until you're 17 you can't go and see a movie by yourself.

I always look at ratings as 'guidelines' rather than having to be the actual age to see the film, but I do agree that it should be there. Would anyone rather have non-rated films?
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