He's still 'a very naughty boy!' - so why has the British Board of Film Classification downgraded Monty Python's Life of Brian rating to 12A?
In 1979, Monty Python's Life of Brian was considered so controversial it was given an X certificate and banned from some British cinemas.In its annual report,
When it was first released, the BBFC - then named the British Board of Film Censors - rated the film AA, which meant those under 14 were not allowed to see it. On reviewing the film in 2019, though, the ratings body felt its"six uses of strong language in a comic context" merited no higher than a 12A certificate.
Earlier this year Star Wars sequel The Empire Strikes Back, released in 1980 with a U certificate, was reclassified as a PG for its"moderate violence [and] mild threat".Comic book origin story Joker generated the most complaints from cinemagoers last year, with 20 people complaining that its 15 certificate was too lenient.
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