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Brokeback Mountain - should it be shown?


Chocoholic Hey All, Question! Lots of controversy over the movie 'Brokeback Mountain' and whether it should be shown in the UAE or not. Basically the story revolves around two cowboys and their close relationship, class it as gay if you want. The movie has been hailed as a cinematic masterpiece by director Ang Lee, it's already won 4 Golden Globes and is tipped for big things at the Oscars. It's been banned in some US cinemas by hardcore Christians and Mormons against the storyline. It is slated for release in the UAE in March, but is causing many people to be opinionated about it. How much it will be edited I don't know. My view is: You can watch all manner of things on the telly here, but going to the cinema is a personal choice, if you don't like it - don't go!!! There are far worse things happening on the street which go against local religious and cultural beliefs which the authorities allow, to ban a movie to me seems ridiculous. I'm more against films that promote and glorify violence and are littered with foul language.
Liban I'd prefer banning this movie about fags. Its retarded and we have enough social decay without having our kids watching this garbage. GAB Liban :lol: :lol: :lol: You obviously have some strong views. Here I presume the rating be adult only if the censors allow it to be shown. I think considering people's religous views here it may be shown but I don't think many people will go. So I agree with you Chocoholic. Doesn't bother me either way, actually wouldn't mind seeing it but not fussed. sniper420 Well even the actor's girlfriend walked away from the theatre when it was shown. My friend loves it and I keep 20 arms distance from him. :lol: GAB :lol: :lol: :lol: arniegang Liban Why dont you read what Choc Actually wrote. She does have a point you know about what the authorities allow or turn a blind eye to. Liban
I gave my opinion and thats that. GAB The catch phrase of the 80's was "Real men don't eat quiche".....now the catch phrase of the millenium will be "Real men don't watch 'Brokeback Mountain'" :lol: yorky500
There may well be ratings on this movie and it will defo be heavily edited if shown, but ratings are basically ignored by the Cinema's as I have sen too many young kids who should not be watching certain movies.
I believe it should be shown. I remember watching Constantine when it came out. It showed for a few days, then was taken off and then brought back on again. Liban
Was the Exorcist: The Begining shown in Dubai? Unedited?

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yorky500 Yes, I think it was shown, but I never got to see it. I remember seeing it advertised in the Movies. bsorc The world is changing Liban, change with it... or travel back in time. Im non-religious & straight..I have nothing against this movie. I'd prefer not to use the word retarted too, its too immature. Everyone has a choice in life.. I have known some homosexual people and i have nothing against them and you shouldnt too. Its the year 2006 not 1906, things have changed. i would want to watch this movie myself but i wont bitch about it just to get some attention. You need to study more Liban, use knowledge. you can't fire a cannon without a ball inside it, idiots do it. :D PS: What are your kids learning from you...to be ignorant. First of all even if this movie was screened I don't suppose kids will be allowed. Kids learn more from their parents and you should teach them much more about the world and its people not just yourself. Also according to scientists people dont become homosexuals by watching something gay, they are naturally born like that. irish vanessa



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