The Dark Knight British release date brought forward!

[TDK Joker]

Ok it might only be by a day but still, Im not complaining. Also the certificate has been released and no big surprise, its a 12A. Just thought I'd let everyone know.

 

[Spidey 2007]

12A ? doesnt seem so bad?.... TDK is suppose to push limits though

 

[batpawn]

what does the rating "12A" mean compared to the normal "12"? or is it the same and i'm just stupid?

now they need to bring the austrian release date forward, damnit.

 

[ActuallyRobin]

12 didn't let people under 12 in, 12a means under 12s can come if accompanied by an adult.

 

[Van Petrol]

The "12A" means anyone under the age of 12 can go see the film, as long as they are acompanied by an adult or someone over the age of 12.

 

[ActuallyRobin]

The "12A" means anyone under the age of 12 can go see the film, as long as they are acompanied by an adult or someone over the age of 12.

incorrect, only an adult can accompany an under 12 to a 12A.

 

[Van Petrol]

Ah, beat me too it Robbo.

 

[TDK Joker]

what does the rating "12A" mean compared to the normal "12"? or is it the same and i'm just stupid?

now they need to bring the austrian release date forward, damnit.

No, you are not stupid at all, the people who thought up the 12A rating are stupid. It is the same as a 12 rating but at the same time its essentially the same as a U and PG because kids, no matter what their age, as long as they are with an adult can see a 12A. Its really annoying.

 

[Van Petrol]

incorrect, only an adult can accompany an under 12 to a 12A.

Whoops, yeah your right.

 

[Buttman]

So we're getting it on the 24th now?

Man they have changed their minds at the absolute last hour.

 

[Van Petrol]

No, you are not stupid at all, the people who thought up the 12A rating is stupid. It is the same as a 12 rating but at the same time its essentially the same as a U and PG because kids, no matter what their age, as long as they are with an adult can see a 12A. Its really annoying.

Yeah, the "12A" certificate is only used in theatres. It was introduced when the first Spider-Man was released, because all the kids were complaining that they couldn't get in too see it.

 

[ActuallyRobin]

Whoops, yeah your right.

naturally

 

[batpawn]

that seems to be the stupidest rating system ever. o_Ô

 

[TDK Joker]

So we're getting it on the 24th now?

Man they have changed their minds at the absolute last hour.

Im pretty sure. My sister told me because she saw a TV spot while watching the Sunday night project and I missed it (watching Family Guy) But yeah pretty sure we're getting it on the 24th

 

[TDK Joker]

that seems to be the stupidest rating system ever. o_Ô

No one here would disagree with you.

 

[Buttman]

Yeah, the "12A" certificate is only used in theatres. It was introduced when the first Spider-Man was released, because all the kids were complaining that they couldn't get in too see it.

Actually it was for The Bourne Identity and then Spider-Man was re-released to capitalise on it. But yes, its dumb, nor is it used for DVDs.

I'll take a look at this new release date thing.

 

[Two-Face]

Thanks for the add ups


I'm seeing on the 23rd late show.

 

[batpawn]

we austrians only got a rating system for movies while they are running in the cinemas, when they come out, we've got the dvd's from germany. so, actually, we don't got a real rating system at all - i don't think that this is a good thing, becaus every kid by the age of ten can walk into the dvd shop and is allowed to buy almost every dvd he wants. we only got our own dvd-rating system for movies that are produced here in austria, so - actually - i was wrong when i said that the uk has got the stupidest rating system, instead this award goes to my home country.

 

[Buttman]

I'm seeing on the 23rd late show.

Indeed.

Guys, I've been looking around and unless this was very recently changed and nobody has picked it up yet, the release date is still 25th. Maybe your sister saw ads for the advanced screenings?

Anyway, major theatres are showing it on the 23rd, the Odeon in Manchester for instance has a single showing at 8pm, before giving it 'propper' advanced screenings on the 24th, then it goes into wide release on the 25th.

 

[Eggyman]

Me and a mate have tickets booked for a special screening at 8pm on Wednesday the 23rd It's at the IMAX in the Manchester Printworks and each person to attend receives a special, numbered, A3 holographic poster

Can't wait

 

[ActuallyRobin]

Me and a mate have tickets booked for a special screening at 8pm on Wednesday the 23rd It's at the IMAX in the Manchester Printworks and each person to attend receives a special, numbered, A3 holographic poster

Can't wait

That's teh awesome

 

[up2nogood316]

thats cool. i want to hopefully see it on wednesday 23rd... Orange wednesdays and all that.. LULz

the sooner the better

 

[Buttman]

Me and a mate have tickets booked for a special screening at 8pm on Wednesday the 23rd

See you there.

By the way even though it looks like this thread is a little.. untrue, its still nice to have a UK TDK thread. Somewhere to ***** about the week's wait.

 

[Grinning-smile]

Well not to piss on anyone's bonfire, as i'm glad that there's another british based thread lol but the 24th showing isn't the official release date, it's technically an advanced preview, albeit one day, but a preview just the same, release date is still the 25th, but who's counting what's a day between friends. Anyone gonna be at the five o'clock showing at the imax in london(waterloo)

 

[JackBauer24]

No, you are not stupid at all, the people who thought up the 12A rating are stupid. It is the same as a 12 rating but at the same time its essentially the same as a U and PG because kids, no matter what their age, as long as they are with an adult can see a 12A. Its really annoying.

I disagree - I think the BBFC were absolutely right in determining that the decision as to whether a child can see a certain film or not should rest with the parents - as it should do. If irresponsible parents choose to take their children to something like The Dark Knight, then that is their own fault. If you don't treat people with the respect to make their own decisions then they'll inevitably end up making bad ones.