![]() There was a great deal of emphasis on the mechanics of handling these weapons, with characters twirling them about to show them off. In the original submission of the film, there were several 'glamorising' shots of knives: the weapons were depicted in rather fetishistic detail, with close-ups, slow motion effects and glinting lighting. UIP (United International Pictures), the film company, stated that they were keen to get a 12 classification for the film (the 12A film certificate only became available to distributors in 2002). Sometimes companies alter films on the basis of the advice received to make it more likely that they will achieve a desired category. ![]() ![]() An advice viewing is a facility we offer distributors in which works (sometimes unfinished, as in this case) can be viewed by senior or experienced examiners, who can give the company advice as to the likely category a work will receive. In June 2001, the big budget film version of the phenomenally successful video game series was submitted to the BBFC for an advice viewing. ![]()
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