Grindhouse, the new double-feature from directors Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, has been getting tons of buzz. But now, it's not all for the right reasons: Page Six is reporting that the movie is likely to get an NC-17 rating unless it gets some significant editing. Hardly surprising, since the two movies — Planet Terror and Death Proof — are an homage to 1970s theaters known for showing films featuring uncensored violence and sex. According to the New York Post article:
The Weinstein Company, which is releasing the picture April 6 through its Dimension Films arm, needs an R rating for the flick to get into mainstream theaters. But, "some of it is so graphic and outrageous for a major Hollywood studio, there's no question it's headed for an NC-17 without big cuts," says a Page Six operative, who got a sneak peek at the most over-the-top footage.
A Dimension rep declined to comment, but I have a feeling this controversy will blow over soon. Regardless, I'm still really excited for what sounds like a pretty cutting-edge, if utterly grotesque, movie. To watch the trailer, read more
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I can't WAIT to see this! Finally!
1My man REALLY wants to see it. It does look interesting though!
2I love Quentin Tarantino films so I'll probably see this at some point.
3But what does NC-17 mean? American film ratings are really confusing in comparison to ours.
No, I don't think my husband and I will be seeing this. When we saw the previews for it in the theater, we both looked at each other like "I don't think so."
4swwonder.. the motion picture association of america.. which is a carefully veiled form of censorship since it effect theater owners willingness to show a movie defines NC-17 not necessarily containing obscene or pornographic material but may contain excessive violence, sex, foul language, sexual language.
5Quentin Tarantino is such a pretentious douche.
6for some reason i really want to see this movie. which is odd because my husband is not into it. so i might not be able to see it until it's out on DVD.
7ah, it's finally here! Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino with an double-feature ode to exploitation flicks - may be the funnest movie experience of the year. I think it's time to polish the dust off of my Death Race 2000 VHS.
8Aah ok, Thanks Ima
9my bf worked on this movie in Austin, and they were some pretty gruesome scenes from what he told me. i remember him talking about editing a scene with flesh literally grinded by tires!
10I really want to see this movie. It looks incredible.
11I want to see this!!!!!
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