Foul Language In Movie Trailers
Is Foul Language in Movie Trailers Really Necessary?
After some thought, I decided to take a little turn from my regularly planned blog post and issue a word of caution to parents instead.
If you decide to take your kids to a movie at a theater – even if it’s a Christian movie – just know that there is the “possibility” that the trailers that are shown before your movie starts may contain expletives.
Granted, it has been awhile since I’ve been to an actual theater. That is by choice. Most of the movie themes that Hollywood puts out these days are anything but family-friendly.
A few days ago my husband and I went to see a Christian-themed movie at a local theater.
We thought the previews would have been more carefully selected since this was a Christian movie.
In a word, “nope.”
We were shocked to hear two expletives in one of the trailers – an “S-Bomb” and a “GD” – which clearly is an offense to God.
How did that even happen?
Well, ideally, it wasn’t supposed to.
On the simplest level, studios and theater owners try to pair trailers with the audience who’d presumably go see their associated film. – https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/movie-trailers.htm
Foul Language in Movie Theaters – It’s Ok to Speak Out
The more I thought about it – the more I was sickened by it, and so I did officially complain to the theater.
All this to say – if, as a Christian parent, you want to take your family to see a movie now, you should probably be prepared for a teachable moment when some of these things happen.
I’ve been told I’m fighting a losing battle.
Maybe so, but it pressed upon my heart and I’m glad I said something.
On another note, here is a link to a Christian movie review site.
This link provides reviews of the actual content in movies today.
If there’s violence, language, or anything anti-God in a movie – you can find out about it beforehand so you can make an informed parental decision.
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Dylan Ris “Coming Attractions: Who Picks the Movie Trailers We See?” 9 February 2023. HowStuffWorks.com <https://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/movie-trailers.htm> 26 February 2023
