BREAKING: Most violent Godzilla film ever, Godzilla Minus Zero NOT rated ‘A’ in India despite R rating overseas; CBFC grants U/A 16+ certificate
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
We have now learned that the censor process of Godzilla Minus Zero is complete. As per the website of the Central Board of Movie Certification (CBFC), the Japanese monster flick has received a U/A 16+ rating on November 13.
Adding to this, Interestingly, Godzilla Minus Zero received an R rating and equivalent adult classifications across most major international markets, including the USA, UK, Australia, etc., marking a rare departure for a major theatrical Godzilla entry. The R rating generated significant excitement among core followers, horror enthusiasts, and cinephiles. Followers largely celebrated the rating as proof that the makers have gone all out with the depiction of violence. With Godzilla Minus Zero not receiving an 'A' certificate in India, it now remains to be seen if the CBFC has passed the movie without cuts or censored the disturbing shots.
Meanwhile, In fact, it has often happened that films that are allowed to be consumed for the under 18 population gets a harsher rating in India. A recent example was The Devil Wears Prada 2 . In most countries, it was allowed to be seen for audiences of all ages. However, in India, it was passed with an 'A' rating, shocking moviegoers. Many argued that it should have got a clean 'U' rating from the CBFC.
Notably, The length of Godzilla Minus Zero , as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 137.25 minutes. In other words, the movie is 2 hours, 17 minutes and 35 seconds long. It'll have a rollout in IMAX screens in India as well.
Source: Bollywood Hungama