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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Film content is either tame or fully socially redeeming in nature.
Examples: Jinnah, The Battle of Algiers, Bambi
Star Trek: Nemesis (SA-Adult)
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The long-awaited 'Star Trek-Nemesis' hits theaters this week
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Summary: “Space … the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise.” So begins each episode of the wildly popular science fiction television series, Star Trek. The ever changing cast of characters that voyage around the galaxy on a mission to “seek out new life and new civilizations” and “to boldly go where no man has gone before” continues their adventures in Star Trek: Nemesis, the 10th film in the continuing space saga.
Nemesis finds the universe at a turning point: The age old enemies of the United Federation of Planets, the Romulans, finally wish to negotiate a peace treaty. The Enterprise is dispatched to the planet Romulus to head up the peace mission. What the crew does not know is that an evil clone of Captain Jean Luc Picard had been created to destroy the Enterprise and all hopes for a lasting peace.
As has been the hallmark of all Star Trek films and television series, social commentary features prominently in Nemesis. From issues of genetics to the thorny topic of negotiating a peace process, Nemesis gives the insightful moviegoer more to chew on than just intense action.
Nemesis does contain action violence as well as one unfortunate and very unnecessary scene of a sexual nature. The action is to be expected, but Star Trek fans should be vigilant about the sexuality.
The Guys (SA-Adult)
Summary: The Guys is one of the first 9/11-related films to garner a big budget, an A-list star and hopes for a wide release beyond the indie film circuit. Sigourney Weaver stars as a journalist who is asked by a New York City fireman to write eulogies for the comrades and friends he lost at the World Trade Center. What makes this film so compelling, is that it is based on a true story that follows the struggle of one woman to appropriately honor the spirits of those who gave their lives on 9/11.
This film has not yet been rated by the MPAA; but based on the general theme it should have a positive impact on moviegoers.
The Hot Chick (CU-Adult)
Summary: Although former Saturday Night Live cast members typically make funny movies, they often do so at the expense of modesty and good taste. This has definitely been the case for Rob Schneider whose films are typically irreverent and filled with crude sexual humor.
Expect more of the same from The Hot Chick, in which Schneider plays a woman whose mind has been trapped in the body of a man. Enough said. Skip it.
Maid in Manhattan (RU-Adult)
Summary: Blah, blah, blah … Romance … blah, blah, blah … Kissing … blah, blah, blah … Cinderella. That sums up the plotline of Jennifer Lopez’s latest film, Maid in Manhattan. It’s a syrupy sweet love story that is at best a waste of $10. Skip it.
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