Fifty Shades of Grey, with a rating of R-18 in the Philippines, premieres February 11

Heads up to the Filipino fans of the worldwide bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey, the movie received the  R18 rating, according to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). "Fifty Shades of Grey" movie will be released in Philippine cinemas on February 11, just in time for a pre-Valentine treat.

"Before I know it, he's got both of my hands in his viselike grip above my head, and he's pinning me to the wall using his lips . . . His other hand grabs my hair and yanks down, bringing my face up, and his lips are on mine . . . 

"We just released minutes ago the permit to exhibit the movie Fifty Shades of Grey, with a rating of R-18, with certain requirements for the information and welfare of the viewing public. As viewed by our Review Committee, no cuts. We noted, however, that the film producer already introduced some measures of self-regulation into the film prior to review," said Toto Villareal, chairman of the MTRCB, in a text message to Rappler.

To address the sensitivities with regard to the sex scenes in the movie, "there is also the requirement to flash a ten-second disclaimer and notice at the start of every showing," he said.

"Being R-18, no minors shall be allowed to view the movie."

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An R-18 rating, according to the MTRCB, only allows admission to viewers 18 years old and above. Viewers and parents are advised that the film may contain “themes, language, violence, nudity, sex, horror, and drugs that may not be suitable for children below eighteen (18) years of age.”

"Fifty Shades of Grey" has already released two trailers and several full scene clips. It will premiere in the Philippines on February 11

Source : Rappler