well, the movie that's caught many eyeballs is finally here. and the board of film censors* has exercised a good dose of liberalism in allowing the film to be passed albeit with an R21 rating but there was a good 27 minutes of footage snipped off the original version.
even then, i suspect the theme of 'sex' (being the second oldest profession in the world) has always been alluring and probably not a few adults will open their wallets to catch it on the big screen of our local cinemas.
*BFC: From Censors to Classifiers
The Board of Film Censors (BFC) comprises a chairman and a group of classifiers who classify films and videos submitted to the board, as governed under the Films Act. The chairman is Ms Amy Chua.
The BFC classifies films, videos and video games based on content guidelines drawn up in consultation with the community and industry. These guidelines reflect the social norms and values of Singapore’s multi-racial society. The aim of classification is to protect the young while providing more choice for adults. This is done by providing a comprehensive rating system with consumer advice.
One misconception about the board is that its function is to edit films. Over the years, the BFC has moved away from censorship to classification. This means that the BFC views films and classifies them into age-appropriate ratings. Classification allows films to be suitably rated for different audiences . Video games classification, introduced in 2008, is also aimed at providing more choice for adults while protecting the young.
Source: http://www.mda.gov.sg/Industry/Films/Classification/Pages/BoardofFilmClassification.aspx
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