By Chris Kavan - 11/16/16 at 10:45 AM CT
Well, it's another case of feast or famine and this week, I'm feeling hungry for a lot more. Once again I'm going to have to use my powers of stretching my interest to find a movie that I want to talk about. Thus, I turn my attention toward a biography drama about an unconventional relationship in the 1940s that rocked a nation and opened many eyes. I mean, it looks like an excellent film (it was selected for both the Toronto Film Festival and London Film Festival) but it's not exactly the type of film that I rush out to see (but I probably should instead of the next Marvel film). In any case, that's my choice and I'm sticking to it.
Our drama in question is A United Kingdom. The film follows the Botswana Prince, Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo) who, to the scandal of the international community, pursues a relationship with a white, British woman Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike) in the 1940s. Late 2016/early 2017 seems to be a prime time to release dramas that revolve mostly around race: Moonlight, Loving, Fences - these are all films that have gained great critical reception and are all likely to be candidates for the Oscars. Now, A United Kingdom isn't dropping until February, but it is obvious they are angling for the same audience - but whether it gains the same reception remains to be seen. Jack Davenport, Tom Felton, Laura Carmichael, Terry Pheto and Jessica Oyelowo round out the cast. Rated PG-13 for some language including racial epithets and a scene of sensuality.
That is my lone judgement call for the week, but I would be remiss if I didn't remind you to please check out the full MPAA Ratings Bulletin below:
ALICE
Rated R for some violence/horror images.
BUNYAN AND BABE
Rated PG for mild language, rude humor and peril.
THE CRASH
Rated R for language throughout.
GET THE GIRL
Rated R for bloody violence, language throughout, drug use and brief sexual content/nudity.
GOD BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD
Rated PG for thematic elements and some combat action.
I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO
Rated PG-13 for disturbing violent images, thematic material, language and brief nudity.
THE LAST WORD
Rated R for language.
ROBO-DOG: AIRBORNE
Rated G.
A UNITED KINGDOM
Rated PG-13 for some language including racial epithets and a scene of sensuality.
WELCOME THE STRANGER
Rated R for disturbing sexuality/violence, nudity, and for language throughout.
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH HELEN?
Rated R for some violence/bloody images. (Re-Rate: Previous "GP Rated" Bulletin #128 4-19-71 Voided)
WHEELER
Rated PG for thematic elements, language, a nude image, and for smoking throughout.
