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 Please
consult the following ratings system for the evaluation of films
currently in theaters. Please note that films with themes
specifically adult in nature will be rated as (Adult) in
addition to being given an overall rating.
(CU)
Completely
Unacceptable
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Film contains levels of Sex, Violence, Profane Language and/or other
objectionable content that are gratuitous to the degree that the
film has absolutely no redeeming value either as a work of social
commentary or as an entertaining diversion.
Examples:
Fatal Attraction, Basic
Instinct, Eyes Wide Shut, Eddie Murphy: Raw
(RU)
Rather Unacceptable
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Film contains levels of Sex, Violence, Profane Language and/or other
objectionable content that are extreme. As such only through extreme
rationalization could someone consider the film fit for consumption.
The only reason to see it would be as a study of the current state
of Western culture.
Examples:
American Beauty
(SA)
Somewhat Acceptable
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Aspects of objectionable Sex, Violence and Profane Language and/or
other questionable content exist, but either a) Not in a gratuitous
manner, b) Not in great frequency or c) With specific redeeming
intent. But be very careful.
Examples:
Malcolm X, American History X, The
Matrix
(RA)
Rather Acceptable
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Overall, the film is suitable for general consumption with some
concerns over thematic issues or minor objectionable content. But be
on the lookout for more subtle Western themes that are of concern to
Muslims such as romance and dating.
Examples:
Shrek, Atlantis
(CA)
Completely Acceptable
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Film content is either tame or fully socially redeeming in nature.
Examples:
Jinnah, The Battle of Algiers, Bambi
Lost
in La Mancha (SA-Adult)
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The
original drama about Don Quixote never made it to the
screen, but the documentary about the making of the film
did. |
Summary:
It was director Terry Gilliam’s long-time dream to make a film
based on the story of Don Quixote. He got his chance in 2000 when he
began production on The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, starring Jean
Rochefort. But almost as soon as filming began, problems beset the
cast and crew. From freak weather occurrences to sonic booms from
jet airplanes, filming became harder and harder. One mishap or
misfortune followed another. Then came the final straw, Rochefort
injured his back delaying production even further. At that point
Gilliam had to face the reality that his film was dead in the water.
Lost
in La Mancha was originally intended to be a documentary about the
making of The Man Who Killed Don Quixote. But as fate would have it,
it became a film about the demise of Gilliam’s project. And
ironically, it is the only film that survived.
Lost
in La Mancha does contain some foul language. However, as a
documentary, it provides some insight into the workings of the film
production process. As such it may find favor with some audiences.
The
Recruit (RU-Adult)
Summary:
Al Pacino stars in this suspense thriller as a CIA recruiter who
brings a talented but overly confident recruit, played by Hollywood
A-list newcomer Colin Farrell, under his wing. What Farrell’s
character doesn’t know is that training to be a CIA agent involves
immersing himself in a confused world in which trust is only
temporary and everyone can be a potential enemy.
When
Pacino’s character asks his recruit to ferret out a mole in the
agency’s training program, Farrell’s character begins to
question his instructor’s motives and loyalties. He begins to
wonder who the mole really is and whether his training has been for
the purposes he originally thought.
The
Recruit is pure entertainment. It does not provide much beyond the
suspense it engenders and the action seen on the screen.
Additionally there are instances of foul language and sexuality.
Therefore this film cannot be recommended.
Biker
Boyz (RU-Adult)
Summary:
On the surface, Biker Boyz looks like just another testosterone
driven action flick augmented with over the top special effects and
a blaring musical soundtrack. To an extent, these things do exist in
this film. But the surprise about Biker Boyz, is that it is based on
reality.
The
film follows the motorcycle drag racing exploits of Manuel Galloway,
who is in real-life the head of an actual California biker club
where Galloway is known as the “King of Cali” because of his
winning record as racer. But Galloway is just one figure in the
African American biker subculture that the film chronicles.
Had
Biker Boyz been a documentary, it might have been worth seeing.
However, as a drama it incorporates inappropriate content including
foul language, sexual content and glorified violence. As such,
moviegoers would probably want to skip this one.
Final
Destination 2 (RU-Adult)
Summary:
Some films should simply not have sequels. This is one of them.
Final Destination 2 reintroduces the ensemble cast of Hollywood teen
heartthrobs who cheated death in the original film only to have the
grim reaper stalk them as they go about their reprieved lives.
SKIP IT. 
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