MOSTOW's "T3" RATING: R OR PG-13? Who will be determining T3's rating? Reported By: Randy Jennings Thursday, September 12, 2002 Ever since "T3" began shooting over 5 months ago, the biggest question amongst all the Terminator fans here at TheArnoldFans.com has been what rating will T3 have? Will it remain true to the first two as violent masterpieces or will it be watered-down and geared more for teenagers? While on the set of "T3: Rise of the Machines" we got to personally put Mostow on the spot and ask what film rating he felt the film was destined for. Now be warned, as we may be headed for a PG-13. Then again maybe an R? You be the judge. TAFs: What rating are you shooting for? Mostow: "Well, the other two movies are R and to some extent, certainly the core fan base will feel betrayed if we¹re not an R. I have to think that by virtue of a lot of the content in the movie, it would wind up being an R..." YES, you hear that Arnold fans! We are headed for an R! Your prayers have been answered. All of your polls and messages you sent in have been acknowledged! But wait, Mostow has more to say! Mostow:..."but I don't know - I can't say that that's a lock yet because until the movie's done and you put it all together, it's hard to say. The interesting thing is since the last movie, Terminator the franchise has only grown and the character has sort of expanded. What's so fascinating is its appeal is not just people our age, the 20-40 demographic. I've had four year olds who come up to me and go, "Are you doing the Terminator movie?" I go, "How do you even know who Terminator is?" Four year olds know about it. That just blows my mind." Now for our older Arnold and Terminator fans, here comes the words that just plain may make you cry! Mostow:...It's so ubiquitous that I want to make sure that this is a film everybody can go see and no one will feel disappointed." TAFs: Could there be two ratings? Can't WB release a PG-13 and a hard R to please everyone? Mostow: "I have a hard time imagining that. It's sort of a pain in the neck to do it and it¹s confusing. Has it ever been done?" No, it hasn't been done but I can guarantee Mostow that if he isn't the first one to start this breakthrough trend of two ratings (or stick with an R), there will the the biggest mob of angry protesting Arnold/ Terminator fans. If Mostow REALLY wants to make this movie for the Terminator fans, T3 will be rated R. If he wants to let kids and teens see it, make a Pg-13 version on DVD. Everyone wins!!!!!!!!! Mostow then went on in attempts to put the film's final rating responsibility off himself (even though we know he can truly make a difference). Mostow: "Again, you can't really predict what the rating board is going to do. The makeup of the rating board changes every six months or so. It's like different people come on the ratings board so a movie that might get a rating one month can't get that rating a different month. I'm surprised when I go see some movies that are PG-13, I can't believe it. I can't understand why they¹re not R and vice versa." Arnold fans have been without a good R movie in years. We had a taste of the PG-13 "6Th Day" and the questionably-light R rating of "Collateral Damage" and we are not completely satisfied. We are crying for our old brutal Arnold to once again return! I can't say this enough Mostow: If you REALLY want to make this movie for the fans, T3 must be rated R. If you want to let kids and teens see it, make a Pg-13 version on DVD later. Everyone wins! One cast member of T3 told us this: "about the rating of the movie, I'm the wrong person to ask. Might want to talk to someone who was there for most of the shooting. I was surprised to hear that she (Kristanna Loken) is going to do nudity. Jonathan is very conservative. Originally the wardrobe stylist wanted to have me in a bathing suit, (we're near a pool) and then because Jonathan didn't want to show too much skin, they decided on something else." No hard feelings Mostow. You are one of my favorite directors and T3 could not have found a more suited man for the job. Personally, I find you as Cameron's equal based on your vision and style. Cameron however knows when and what movies MUST BE rated R. "Breakdown" is brilliant. It was rated R. Let "T3" be brilliant as well! You'll be back for Part 4: The TX and Mostow get busy in the bathroom! ---------- |