That family friendly shit really ticks me off as a fan of movies. Yes, PG-13 allows parents to go to movies with their kids etc etc etc
But you're doing a lot of shit for people who don't have any of their own money. Even though Deadpool showed that you can make a rated R movie and they can make a lot of money, Hollywood is still fucking scared to just say fuck them kids
Venom and Morbius are two examples. Now the writing in Morbius sucked ass, and I don't know if an R rating would have saved it without a complete shift of writing and direction.
But Venom as PG-13? Da Fuq. This foul-mouthed alien who eats people is going to be PG-13? Big mistake.
The rise of PG-13 has watered down what could have been a lot of good movies. I will sit on that Hill proudly and say fuck them kids, make movies for adults who actually have the money to pay to go see movies
Disagree.
First we ain't never been the target for this stuff.
And as a parent trust me kids run ALL this that's the money. They have disposable income.
US.
its nothing new. Who was buying he man TMNT nintendo cabbage patch transformers gi Joe barbie playstation x box.
It's kids. Then society flipped up and collectors came in.
Then those kids especially in the 80s. Those poor kids, nerd kids, etc grew up.
And now? They all are buying back their lost childhood.
There are whole documentaries on this subject.
Bro it's so complicated but one thing ain't.
Kids run this sh*t. Always have always will.
Pandemic proved that too.
But forget that part.
Bro why would any business NOT WANT THE WHOLE FAMILY?
I just get you? ok fine.
I get the family? That is not only 4 money streams but now I got generational money.
I liked comics. I got my wife against her will to tolerate it. I got my nieces and nephews into them. Iron man drops. I take them all. And then go to the comic shop. They hooked. Folks at work ask me what is all this comic stuff? They hooked, they kids hooked, they friends hooked. Christmas birthdays etc. Clothes and merchandise.
Next movie - repeat.
Why the f*ck would I LIMIT my audience and revenue if I don't HAVE TO.
All these fools yelling i'm not going to see it?
Still go see it.
And trust me illegal downloads and hate watching and internet social media traffic youtube reaction videos ALL COUNT.
of course Deadpool as R works. And personally I wouldn't touch it. But honestly with the rules now? You can get away with a WHOLE LOT in PG 13 a WHOLE LOT.
But I will NEVER EVER let writers and directors and creatives off the hook.
MAKE IT GOOD. PERIOD.
Spielberg made Jaws with a malfunctioning shark.
I ain't trying to hear sh*t.
