The Film: Terminator Salvation (2009)
The pitch to kids: Pizza Hut joined up with the studio to offer footage, while there was a raft of Hulk Hands, masks and other toys to let kids imagine they are killer robots.
The complaints: “Seriously, is this amount of kid-targeted marketing normal for a movie deemed inappropriate for kids under the age of 17?” screamed website TC Games. Which, to be honest, they had a point about when the film was actually aimed at an R across the pond.
What we really think they’re worried about: That it’s actually Skynet taking over the ankle biters with stealth technology.
But really – would kids being killer robots make them any less annoying?
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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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