Walk around any store and look at all the food labelling. Detailed information and warnings on all sorts of things which these days means that you can try to shop wisely and safely. It can be done….

A really grey, wet and chilly May Day. We needed to get out so we ventured to the local cinema. Only two films about to start as we arrived. One about Apes running the planet and one about a big blue imaginary monster friend. Looking at the posters, what to go for. Well hardly scientific, we have already seen the Kong movie recently, that’s probably enough Ape for one year. The other movie looked quite cute and funny. Plus as it was rated ok for small children, it should be safe, untaxing entertainment, perfect way to vegetate for a couple of hours.

IF only we had more detailed movie labelling….. AND NO it’s way too late putting a brief disclaimer on the screen that the movie contains depictions of death, bereavement, adult themes, strobe lighting or whatever barely two seconds before the movie starts. If they can do it then they can do it on the trailers, movie posters or what’s on cinema ticket booth screens.

Ok yes, the movie had lots of cute, funny and harmless entertainment. It was a really good movie. BUT all sandwiched between a 12 year old girl trying to deal with her mum dying of what appeared to be cancer and her father in hospital facing the prospect of a major life threatening heart operation. Quite a lot of the movie was the girl visiting her father in hospital and being petrified of losing him as well…..

Definitely brought the occasional tear to this grizzled lump, Hawklad struggled. But was it suitable for really young children, especially those who might have already experienced loss. And what about the two poor parents who brought their really young children to see the cute film. One child had to leave in tears early on and the other had to be taken out to buy some distracting ice cream during one tough scene.

IF only those parents had some film labelling and warnings before they bought the tickets.

25 thoughts on “IF only”

  1. I’m sorry, my friend. Sadly, these situations could be avoided; or discussed before, if they provided MORE detail so moviegoers aren’t caught off guard. I’m giving you both hugs.

    Your picture, dear friend, reminds me of a view I see at my local conservation place. Coincidentally, almost an identical view–even how you captured it (mine doesn’t have the flowers right at that spot, but eerily, very close). It reminds me of how small this big world really is–and that we are here, even if thousands of miles away. Many hugs and love!🤍❣️🙏

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

  5. That’s awful. I suggested a movie to a friend once and we went together. Part of the story concerned a woman who had lost a son. If I’d known I would never have taken my friend who had himself lost a son. The producers of that film were not at fault since you can hardly warn people of every possible sad reminder but the producers of the film you saw placed a disclaimer that you could not see until already in the cinema. That is just plain cruel.

    Like

    Reply

  8. Yikes! And yes, even if the movie is appropriate for young children, the Previews are often shockingly inappropriate! And always way too loud. I almost never go to movie theaters these days.

    Like

    Reply

  14. My heart goes out to you both. Is there a reason why they have to sell this In movies expecially to kids
    Hugs to you both and crossing my fingers for a more enlightening movie❤️

    Like

    Reply

Leave a comment