DC and Warner Bros. recently released a movie black adam stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in an action-packed, family-friendly blockbuster. He is known for his roles in San Andreas, Jungle Cruiseand Jumanji, to name a few. The actor has also starred in kid-friendly films such as Disney’s Moana and DC League of Super Pets.
With such a slate of films and a reputation for starring in family films, there’s no doubt that black adam would follow suit. The film was released in theaters in October, a supposed spin-off for Shazam! and the rebirth of the DC Universe.
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Black Adam Editor Reveals Why They Made The PG-13 Movie
Michael Sale, the film’s editor, spoke with Screen Rant in an exclusive interview and revealed why they chose to make the movie PG-13. Granted, there were several dark tones and violent scenes, but the lead actor’s appeal to the masses drove him to convince the studio to make the film for everyone.
Sale admitted he would have loved it if he was rated R, seeing The Rock’s character go crazy and hit people recklessly. But, in the end, they wanted everyone to see the movie.
“For us, it wasn’t about keeping the tone of DC, past or present. It was about establishing our tone and brand and the Black Adam brand.”
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For Sale, he was happy with the decision they made. Seeing families go to the movies and enjoying the movie is worth the risk. He added:
“I think that’s what these movies are for. I think that opens up quite a path where DC now has the ability to do a lot of different things.”
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Johnson’s appeal to the masses brought commercial success
Indeed, the movie made $67 million in its opening weekend, which can be attributed to the large number of attendees. Obviously, an R rating would lower the numbers because kids won’t be able to watch the movie.
Some fans were inevitably disappointed with the studio’s decision, but in the end, the commercial success proves that the change in tone is the right thing to do. With this renewed hype around DC’s superheroes, it’s sure to open new doors for the franchise. Following the film’s release, DC announced its upcoming plans for the next two years.
black adam is currently playing in theaters.
Source: Screen Rant
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