Montag, 15. Februar 2010

A Closer Look at Movie Ratings

Most families, before ever purchasing a ticket to a movie in a theater, will make sure to check one thing: the rating. A film's rating is designed to give people a way to judge if the film's material is suitable for adults or children. In the United States a film's rating is determined by an non-profit organization called the Motion Picture Association of America or MPAA. The MPAA rating system was put in place to help guide a parent's decision on whether or not the content of the film is appropriate for their children.

The rating system uses the following guidelines to help adults rate the content of a movie. The rating "G" is the lowest rating possible. A "G" rating indicates that material in the film is suitable for general audiences and that all ages may be admitted. A "PG" rating indicates that parental guidance during the film is suggested because some material may not be suitable. A "PG-13" rating indicates that some material may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13. An "R" rating means that the film is restricted and anyone under the age of 17 requires adult accompaniment. There is also a lesser-known "NC-17" rating which indicates that no one under 17 will be admitted. Although the rating system is a great guide, it is not always 100% accurate. Fortunately, there are many movie sites where parents can read details about the content or watch a movie clip to help them get a better idea of what to expect.

MovieClips ( http://www.movieclips.com/ ) is a online streaming content movie clip at US and Canada. Ryan Coisson is a freelance writer.

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