New Delhi: 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' a much-anticipated Marvel superhero flick, becomes the studio's first feature picture to get a 'R' classification in the US. While most Marvel films aim to be family-friendly, Deadpool has gained a reputation for its explicit humour and themes. Anyone under the age of 17 must have an adult present while they watch this film, according to the rating.
'Deadpool & Wolverine’ contains foul language and sexually suggestive humour. In the United Kingdom, the film has been given a 15 rating by BBFC, which means that those under the age of 15 are prohibited from seeing it. The Irish Film Classification Office has given it a movie rating of 16.
Is Deadpool and Wolverine rated R?
This Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie gets an 'R' classification because it contains "strong bloody violence, harsh language, gore, and sexual references" throughout. This film is better suited for older teenagers and adults due to its R categorisation.
According to the New York Post, there were over a hundred instances of profanity (F word) in Deadpool and Wolverine.
The BBFC has warned against words like "f**k" and "motherf**ker" among the "more frequent strong language" and "infrequent use of very strong language".
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman on R-Rating
The film's stars, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have discussed whether they think the movie is appropriate for kids. According to Reynolds, 'Deadpool & Wolverine' has the same adult tone as its predecessors. "So many kids have seen both Deadpool 1 and Deadpool 2, and I would say that this one uses all the most essential aspects of those movies," Reynolds told Variety, emphasising that the 'R' classification isn't only for shock effect but fits with the characters' essence.
Hugh Jackman also cautioned parents and said, "I'm going to be responsible here: don't bring your two-year-old."
Advance ticket sales for this Friday's release of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ show that audiences are eager to see the film. The Shawn Levy film will hit theatres on July 26 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.