According to IMDb
Wolverine 2013 is:
"Summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance, Wolverine becomes embroiled in a conflict that forces him to confront his own demons."
It is a superbly
entertaining film involving loyalty, betrayel, special effects and NINJAS! However, it is also TOTALLY inappropriate for a 12A rating!!!!
I saw this film
this week and was shocked to see a boy who looked about 8 sit through a film which
had a 40+ friend of mine cringing at the violence.
The film has a 12a
rating here in the UK so what does that actually mean? If you thought 12 and
above, you’d be wrong! According to the BBFC it means:
“The A stands for ‘accompanied’ and ‘advisory’. Children younger than 12 may see the film if they are accompanied by an adult”
Well-Heavens above! Surely there is a lower age limit?!?! The answer from the BBFC is a resounding
NO
The adult is allowed
to make the decision, and on that logic:
Responsible adult…
“No way are you watching these torture
scenes and other example of gratuitous violence”
Irresponsible
adult…
“What do I care….I'm irresponsible,
remember!”
So, in conclusion,
if you like Bruce Lee style fight scenes; Indiana Jones style train rides and Marvel
comic style characters then this is the film for you….that is, if you are over
15 and with a strong stomach.
If, on the other
hand, you are under 15 or subject to the guidance of an irresponsible adult,
give the film a wide birth….that is until you are at least mature enough to
contextualise what’s going on.
Who am I fooling?
You are going to see it anyway; you like all that excitement, whether or not it’s
good for you.
Parents, if you
have any say-please don’t take your under 12 to see this film and encourage
your 12-15 to hold off a bit. It's worth the wait.
Good luck!
