That would have been my Deadpool response, which is why I didn't even bring it up. It's like a bloody buzzword as soon as someone mentions R-rating.
Deadpool also worked because it was Deadpool, not because it was rated R. So no, it isn't proof of anything. It also took ten years of nagging the studio, leaked test footage, a bankable star who probably wasnt charging much because he had lobbied for it, a tiny budget (in comparison to blockbusters) and a very simple (dont confuse with not enjoyable) story.
Audiences are definitely now more accepting of a higher rating - but at the end of the day, PG-13 will pull in more money for the brand etc.
I'd absolutely love a rated R version of this flick - but I didn't ever expect one. BvS is only R-rated on the extended due to a few more punches and a bit of blood spatter. You don't really need that for a theatrical release, it doesn't diminish the quality not having the spatter, and BvS was brutal enough as a PG-13.
Yeah, as well it should be, because it broke the damn mold. Its proof that a comic book movie can be R rated and make money when done correctly.
No, Deadpool worked BECAUSE it was rated R. Thats why. If it was PG-13 it wouldnt have worked because thats not the character. Umm actually it is, that proves everything. Why do you think that test footage was "leaked"? And so what if it took years? Sometimes that works out for the movie with technology etc Thats not even that long considering how long some movies are in development hell. I think saying Ryan Reynolds is "bankable" is kind of a stretch...People know his name but he isnt a proven draw. He cared about the character, and understood him, and that showed in his performance.
Depends on the movie. Look at the last slew of 80's remakes. Toned down for PG-13, total recall, robocop, flopped super hard. Aliens vs Predator. Granted those are remakes but still, a R, when done properly that caters to the character will bring in money. Studios dont want to risk it.
Yeah, and I dont blame you, because studios are afraid. If done correctly (which I dont think it will cause James Mangold sucks) a rated R wolverine movie would do better than the crap they have put out. BvS shouldnt have been R rated though. Thats not the freaking characters. And look, they had their PG-13 rating and that movie was laughably bad for what it could have been, but thats for another thread.
Dont get me wrong, I would like for this movie to be fun, but I feel as though if youre trying to plug some hard boiled characters, their hands shouldnt be tied with a PG-13 rating.
