Thread: UK get'n worked-up by violent American movie

I always find UK attitudes about US culture interesting. Here is a classic example:

Is this the sickest film in America? Calls to ban ultra-violent gang movie starring children as young as 12

• Toddlers follows a New York boy who turns to crime after his drug dealer father is killed
• Anti-violence campaigners call for 'disgusting' film to be banned

Too realistic for the Brits? Boo hoo! As always, the comments in the link are worth reading.

Sounds like they have their knickers in a twist. Sad to see what's happened to that once great nation.

From the same people who brought us the movie "Attack The Block"
A wonderful movie about Brit gangbangers (the first scene of the movie shows the little gangstas strong arm robbing a woman) who become "heroes" for fighting an alien invasion of their block. Critics loved it and can't figure out why American audiences haven't warmed to the movie, and have hinted about racism (the gang members are mostly black).

What's there problem? Can it be any worse than 'A Clockwork Orange?' Quite prophetic that a 40 year old movie became the mirror of the Britain of today.

Speaking of, does any one else think of the Korova Milk Bar whenever they hear 'Beethoven's 9th', or is that just me ?

Keith

No, it's not just you. lol

Originally Posted by Cougfan2

Sad to see what's happened to that once great nation.

Reminds me of this: BLAAAAAAH! Everybody Panic!!

I actually loved Attack the Block. Was waiting for it to come out in fact.

Meh, it's all culture differences really. They're very much the head-in-the-sand types in general. Which is why the tools get banned and not the cause.

You guys can make fun of the Brits, but at least they have no qualms about showing bewbies in their tabloids and on TV. Which is worse for people to see - gang/drug violence or bewbies?

IF they are upset up this movie nobody tell them about City of God or else I think their heads will asplode. And that movie has been out for ages, plus its beloved by almost all.

Originally Posted by darkminstrel

I actually loved Attack the Block. Was waiting for it to come out in fact.

Meh, it's all culture differences really. They're very much the head-in-the-sand types in general. Which is why the tools get banned and not the cause.

It was a pretty good movie, but if I want to see a movie about British gangstas then I'll watch Harry Brown

Originally Posted by boxer13

IF they are upset up this movie nobody tell them about City of God or else I think their heads will asplode. And that movie has been out for ages, plus its beloved by almost all.

Excellent movie!!!

They get upset about a movie but not about losing all there rights and being taken over. What a country.

Originally Posted by Cougfan2

Sounds like they have their knickers in a twist. Sad to see what's happened to that once great nation.

What's so sad about people taking offense to a movie about young children killing each other being drug addicts and having sex? I think its sadder that people think it's ok. Or that we feel a need to be superior by mocking those who might be offended by such questionable content that some consider "entertainment".

Just because it really does happen doesn't make it right. It's one of the things this country should be ashamed of.

But that's ok we can go back to insulting the Brits if you prefer. We don't have to take as close of a look at ourselves then.

Originally Posted by Tangent123123

What's so sad about people taking offense to a movie about young children killing each other being drug addicts and having sex? I think its sadder that people think it's ok. Or that we feel a need to be superior by mocking those who might be offended by such questionable content that some consider "entertainment".

Just because it really does happen doesn't make it right. It's one of the things this country should be ashamed of.

But that's ok we can go back to insulting the Brits if you prefer. We don't have to take as close of a look at ourselves then.

Well put!

No one actually gives a bubblegum what the limeys think.

Tee toters GEESH, sorry your majesty but lost the revolution to a bunch of backwood hillbillies...we like movies

It's the Daily Mail! They rely on controversy to maintain their circulation. Most of the calmer Brits that I know of refer to it as "The Daily Fail". Reading through some of their comments and discussions is like reading a book of the most uninformed quotes ever.


elsie

Originally Posted by Sling Blade

You guys can make fun of the Brits, but at least they have no qualms about showing bewbies in their tabloids and on TV. Which is worse for people to see - gang/drug violence or bewbies?

I like bewbies.