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isn't there any way to make a decent movie without the vulgar talk?

posted 11 years ago by clearthinkernow
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Everyone pretends to be offended when the "c word" is directed at a woman, but in this movie it's a substitute for 'na-na-na-na-na'. They even have a boy saying it. And, of course, the "f word" is in every other sentence. Is it possible to speak any more without either of them? Everywhere you go anymore you're expected to tolerate it. I find it intolerable and objectionable. Let's be civilized, shall we? Please, someone, start a list of movies with decent language.

[–] couzijn 11 years ago

I don't like and don't appreciate foul and derogative language. Heck, I don't use it either. But as long as foul, derogative language is used in real life, I like and appreciate the fact that art can imitate and emulate life.

So I suggest you direct your question not to filmmakers but to real people who lead real lives. Filmimakers have no moral responsibility beyond what is expected of ordinary citizens.

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[–] clearthinkernow 11 years ago

Well, I guess that's part of what I'm saying. I do find the language in movies to be much exaggerated. People I know don't talk like that. Even my son's friends (who are 40 years younger than I am) don't talk like that. It's not real life. It's quite out of the norm, I believe (and hope).

[–] johnklem 11 years ago

I imagine you don't know too many south London gangsters.

[–] jay_brown71 11 years ago

It's not real life. It's quite out of the norm, I believe (and hope).

Since you put "I believe" at the end, I will not create and argument out of your statement, but the beginning of your sentence "It's not real life" is simply inaccurate.

I would imagine foul language is not commonplace at Augusta golf course, or whatever places Bill Gates and company hand out - but if you care to step into my shop, or an auto garage, or a construction site - nevermind a bar, nightclub, prison . . .

Foul language is very commonplace in everyday real life. Comedians like Bill Cosby were always commenting disappointedly on how raunchy the young comedians were like Chris Rock, Andrew Dice Clay . . . and that was back in the 80's.

It was with great disappointment a few years ago that I decided to watch a celebrity roast. I remember when I was a kid my dad would tune in every now and then to a "Dean Martin Celebrity Roast" and the guests would take turns making clever jokes, veiled insults, double entendres, and recount embarrasing stories about the roastee. Now . . . well, it is a joke. An unfunny, sickening, repulsive, vulgar rant by a series of unfunny idiots that, apparently, are simply having a contest to see who can spew the most offensive garbage.

In the proper context I don't mind it - Robert Deniro in a Martin Scorses film takes swearing to an art form, and is a natural - but otherwise I am with many here who don't really care for it most times, especially when it is gratutious and out of context.

But, it is real life. In fact, compared to some of the locales I mention above, the movies are vary tame.

[–] Max06 11 years ago

The over-saturation of F-words is yet another London gangster movie cliché used in this film. This genre is as tired as zombies and vampires.

[–] johnklem 11 years ago

Well, gosh darn it! What the heck is the world coming to? I can't even say "frigging" without coming over all faint and having to go to church. Get a life!!

[–] bsteward-2 11 years ago

It really depends on the Characters being depicted in the Movie... I don't like nor use those words myself, but if the movie is about uncouth, murderous mobsters, it'd seem unrealistic if they spoke politely and proper.. Just my opinion..

Bill Steward

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[–] godzillaprime 10 years ago

In a gangstermovie? cmon.

[–] protazek 10 years ago

A film about gangsters without bad language?.... What next? A film about wildlife in Serengeti not showing gazelles being eaten by lions because it's too violent?

Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye.

[–] pamelann 10 years ago

god dam, son of bitch, *beep* kunt faced, mutha feking, KOCK SUCKING WHORE.

Not to offend you Becks, they are misspelled vulgar WORDS that should mean NOTHING TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE WATCHING.

I found this movie quite realistic as I am sure these people would be swearing all the time, but look beyond "vulgar talk" as you said and re-watch this film again. I really thought it was unique for a gansta flick and FOR ME, Colin Farrell was amazing; something I'd like to see more out of him.

I was introduced RAY WINSTONE LATER IN HS CAREER IN "SEXY BEAST" but I've been hooked on him ever since. While I take your point, you MUST read IMDB.com before you watch. It says[purple], "Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence, pervasive language, some nudity and drug use.

Again, The first paragraph was to DE-SENSITIZE one aspect of every day life as a criminal, not to belittle you, so please take it in the spirit it was given eh! THOUGHTS???

Pamela