The Film: The Incredibles (2004)
The pitch to kids: Disney stores carried Incredibles superhero toys before the film even opened. And it’s Pixar – what could be harmful about that?
The complaints: Er, quite a bit, apparently: "This is a film which clearly needs to be examined or inquired into by parents before they let their children attend,” said then-MPAA chief Jack Valenti at the time.
What we really think they’re worried about: It’s possible some kids might be expecting a fun cartoon about superheroes – and that’s what they’d get. But there’s still planes being shot out of the sky, people being punched and shot.
And you just know every kid wants to copy the power to freeze water and use it to slide between buildings.
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apbgreen
Jun 3rd 2009, 10:54
I know this is more of a joke article but surely The Dark Knight should've made this list? Terrific film but surely the most unsuitable film aimed at children ever made? Can't see how you can square a film including death by pencil in the eye and Aaron Eckharts horrific Two Face make-up with the comic and novelty bags being pedaled for six year-olds in newsagents. That's almost like making a film about torture, poverty, deprivation and child mutilation and calling it 'The Feelgood Film Of The Year'. Hang on...
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EthanRunt
Jun 3rd 2009, 14:56
I know what you mean apbgreen, Revolutionary Road did some weird advertisements. But yes, TDK is definitely one on that list.
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littlebloke
Jun 10th 2009, 2:21
film companies obviously know that their films (regardless of rating) are going to be seen by the underage. WHY else would they they aim their sequels at a younger age group (terminator etc..)
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WileyWasabi
Jun 27th 2009, 23:03
A movie that was really supposed to be for kids but creeps me out- The Santa Clause 2, with Tim Allen. Fascist dictator Santa impersonator and his goose-stepping toy soldier minions take over the North Pole and turns it into a forced-labor camp...what's wrong with that?
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