Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Receives R Rating, Targeting Adult Audiences
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· 2 sourcesChristopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's *The Odyssey* has received an R rating from the Motion Picture Association, as reported by Variety. The rating is unusual for a summer blockbuster, since studios typically aim for PG-13 or PG to maximize audience reach, and it makes the film one of the most expensive ever targeted at adult audiences. Variety noted that the specific reasons for the R rating are unclear but likely involve intense battle sequences and mythological carnage.
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Summary
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey' has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association, making it one of the most expensive films ever made targeted at adult audiences. The R rating is unusual for a summer blockbuster, as studios typically aim for PG-13 or PG ratings to maximize audience reach. The specific reasons for the R rating are unclear but likely involve intense battle sequences and mythological carnage.
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· 3 pulled"The Odyssey," Christopher Nolan's sprawling adaptation of Homer's epic poem, has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
It's unclear why the picture got this designation (we're guessing some minotaur carnage and body-count heavy battles?)
It's unusual for a summer blockbuster to carry an R-rating lately — studios typically try to have their action-heavy adventures earn PG-13 or PG ratings so they can play to the broadest audience possible.
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