2. CLASSIFICATION
Age classification is a age rating to directly communicate to
the audience what age is appropriate for watching. Varying
on the amount of gore and violence as well as glorification of
drug abuse, sex and swearing; the age can range from U for
universal to R18 for 18 and older.
3. U
This U symbol stands for universal which means that the film
is suitable for all ages four and over. The films related to this
age rating are mostly aimed at children with possible very
mild bad language. Cartoon violence if mild can be
acceptable in this category.
4. PG
The PG symbol stands for parental guidance which means
that its suitable for general viewing but some scenes in the
film may be classed as unsuitable for younger viewers. The
parents can decide whether the film would be suitable for
their child. A PG film will not include themes that is
inappropriate for a child.
5. 12
12 rating on DVDs have this rating when the cinema have the
rating 12A. This is because viewing the film with an adult
cannot be forced in the home, so the 12 rating remains for
the DVD/Blu-Ray, instead the 12A rating. The 12 is also a
simpler system for retailers as it means they cannot sell the
DVD unless the customer is over the age of 12.
6. 12A
12A films requires an adult to accompany any child under the
age of 12 seeing a 12A film at the cinema. Adults planning to
take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should contemplate
whether the film is suitable for that child. Strong language
may be passed at 12 or 12A depending on the manner it was
used in.
7. 15
People under the age of 15 are not allowed to see a 15 film
and the cinema or allowed to buy 15 rated DVD/Blu-Ray as 15
films are not suitable for children under the age of 15. 15
films can include things such as strong violence, frequent
strong language and drug abuse.
8. 18
No 18 rated films are suitable for children. 18 films will
include things such as very strong violence and language,
strong blood and gore, strong portrayals of sexual activity
and discriminatory language and behaviour.
9. R18
R18 films are a special and legally restricted classification
mainly for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish
material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults
in specially licensed cinemas, and DVDs may be sold to
adults only in licensed sex shops.
