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Either the Hobbit or frozen. Frozen has momentum, but many people I know go to middle earth on boxing day as a tradition going back as far as fellowship.

We knew this, and still you subjected yourself to it

I remember Kill Bill Vol1 did 100k from one cinema back in 2003 so who knows.

It's not a government thing here, but it's independent from the film studios unlike the MPAA is. You can't deny seeing a film like American Hustle without worrying about that treat who brought their 5 year old is a good thing.

According to the Bollywood thread, Dhoom 3 did 247k yesterday! £1m possible?

I still think the rating system is pretty much pointless in the US if you can take a child to an R rated movie. I understand if they're older than 13 for something like The Matrix but it seems strange that you can take a kid to a movie like Kill Bill as well. It would be better as some people have said for PG-15 to be added, but if you do that you need to make R properly restricted but without the stigma of NC-17

Generally 12A is only moderately policed. Usually only if they look younger than 10 or 11 they stop them, but they don't stop with families (I had a crying baby at an Avengers screening). They ask for passport for a 15 usually as it's the only photo Id you would have at that point.

That's exactly the case. And PG-13 films such as Cloverfield, I Am Legend and most recently World War Z got 15 ratings here. edit: Also, I love your avatar, Vakarian is a legend!

Not really. 12A is the equivalent of PG-13, but 15 and 18 are completely restrictive. They also allow for a much wider range of potential outcomes. It means that a film like The Matrix wouldn't be held to the same standards as Saw which were 15 and 18 respectively. 15 allows you to use the F word without end, show copious amounts of boobage, as well as cock, and get a reasonable level of gore (Final Destination and 300 came under 15). To get an 18 here you need hardcore drug use, more than 2 uses of the C word, huge amounts of gore and pretty graphic sex scenes. Distributors here seem pretty happy with it as it means they can get to a younger audience than the US, as The Hangover and Ted managed here, whilst not seeming irresponsible thanks to the restrictive nature of the certificates.

I know it's a little off topic, but, has anyone managed to actually find We're The Millers in a shop anywhere? I know it's available online from places like Amazon and Zavvi, but just wandering through Asda, Tesco and HMV around here, none of them have had a single copy. That seems like a COLOSSAL fuck up from WB.

This is kind of a big deal..... (first )

Pretty sucky night there if you ask me. Sanctum was alright I guess, but only in 3D which was cool.

I'm about to rock Godzilla old school. AKA, I've just acquired the original Japanese movie. This should be great!

I'm game if you like

It's legs weren't great for the UK. Only a 2.5x multiplier

Disgusting that Die Hard made so much. We've had a seriously strong year this year I think, even with Skyfall about to kill how close it really was.10 films over £25m is brilliant, with Frozen and the Hobbit sure to jointhe club!

I can see Harry Hill failing to crack £750,000 this weekend. I know lots of people who anticipated crap like Keith Lemon, and people that loved TV Burp, but no one wants to see this. Hopefully this will show once and for all that The Inbetweeners success was the exception, not the rule.

An absolute travesty!

ROTK was the first time I saw midnight showings in the UK. Was mental!

I'm probably doing a 30 mile trip to see it on boxing day as it only has one show near me. Gives me something to do I guess.

Just noticed something insane. In cineworld, The Hobbit is losing IMAX screenings! To Dhoom 3! Should we be paying closer attention to this bollywood film?!

Gordon Brown's tenure as prime minister? Anyone? I agree, that would be shit *shifty eyes*

I'm fully aware of that films, it was sarcasm.

there was a 3D remake in 2011 using exactly the same shots, actors and songs. It was like the Vince Vaughn version of Psycho just for kids...

Number 9 is blasphemy! Both Bill and Ted films are amazing!