Julie Andrews starrer&nbsp;Mary Poppins, considered a cult classic, has been reclassified by the British film censors. The film, which had a U rating - which stands for universal - has now been graded as a PG - for parental guidance.&nbsp; 
 
The British censor board made the changes due to the 'discriminatory language' used in the film which was released in 1964.&nbsp; 
 
The film has used a derogatory term originally used by white Europeans about nomadic peoples in southern Africa to refer to soot-faced chimney-sweeps. 
 
The term now "exceeds our guidelines" for U films according to the British Board of Film Classification. 
 
What is Mary Poppins about? 
 
The iconic film is set in London in 1910 and follows the story of a magical nanny, played by Julie Andrews, who looks after a family's children with the help of Bert, a busking chimney-sweep played by Dick Van Dyke. 
 
The film was released in 1964 and won 5 Oscars the next year, including best actress for Andrews and best song.&nbsp; 
 
In the film, Admiral Boom, a neighbour and Naval veteran who thinks he is still in charge of a ship, uses the controversial word twice. 
 
The British Board of Film Classification said it classified the film in 1964 and then again for a re-release in 2013. O<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscars-2024-ryan-gosling-to-perform-%E2%80%98i%E2%80%99m-just-ken%E2%80%99-from-hit-film-barbie-694248">scars 2024: Ryan Gosling to perform ‘I’m Just Ken’ from hit film Barbie</a>

"Most recently, the film was resubmitted to us in February 2024 for another theatrical re-release, and we reclassified it PG for discriminatory language," a spokesperson told the BBC.&nbsp; 
 
"Mary Poppins (1964) includes two uses of the discriminatory term 'hottentots'. 
 
"While Mary Poppins has a historical context, the use of discriminatory language is not condemned, and ultimately exceeds our guidelines for acceptable language at U. We therefore classified the film PG for discriminatory language." 
 
According to the organisation, a PG rating for Mary Poppins "should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older" and that "unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children". 
 
A U rating means a film should be "suitable for audiences aged four years and over."&nbsp; 
 
Over the years, Mary Poppins has inspired several theatrical and film adaptations in various countries. A sequel of the film was released in 2018 and starred Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. It was also adapted as a West End show in London.&nbsp;

Julie Andrews starrer Mary Poppins, considered a cult classic, has been reclassified by the British film censors. The film, which had a U rating - which stands for universal - has now been graded as a PG - for parental guidance.

Julie Andrews starrer Mary Poppins, considered a cult classic, has been reclassified by the British film censors. The film, which had a U rating - which stands for universal - has now been graded as a PG - for parental guidance. The British censor board made the changes due to the 'discriminatory language' used in the film which was released in 1964. The film has used a derogatory term originally used by white Europeans about nomadic peoples in southern Africa to refer to soot-faced chimney-sweeps. The term now "exceeds our guidelines" for U films according to the British Board of Film Classification. What is Mary Poppins about? The iconic film is set in London in 1910 and follows the story of a magical nanny, played by Julie Andrews, who looks after a family's children with the help of Bert, a busking chimney-sweep played by Dick Van Dyke. The film was released in 1964 and won 5 Oscars the next year, including best actress for Andrews and best song. In the film, Admiral Boom, a neighbour and Naval veteran who thinks he is still in charge of a ship, uses the controversial word twice. The British Board of Film Classification said it classified the film in 1964 and then again for a re-release in 2013. Oscars 2024: Ryan Gosling to perform ‘I’m Just Ken’ from hit film Barbie "Most recently, the film was resubmitted to us in February 2024 for another theatrical re-release, and we reclassified it PG for discriminatory language," a spokesperson told the BBC. "Mary Poppins (1964) includes two uses of the discriminatory term 'hottentots'. "While Mary Poppins has a historical context, the use of discriminatory language is not condemned, and ultimately exceeds our guidelines for acceptable language at U. We therefore classified the film PG for discriminatory language." According to the organisation, a PG rating for Mary Poppins "should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older" and that "unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children". A U rating means a film should be "suitable for audiences aged four years and over." Over the years, Mary Poppins has inspired several theatrical and film adaptations in various countries. A sequel of the film was released in 2018 and starred Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. It was also adapted as a West End show in London.

Iconic film Mary Poppins undergoes reclassification by the British Censor Board

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer Barbie is based on one of the most loved dolls across the world. Barbie dolls have been one of the most popular toys for kids across the world for several generations. Naturally, a movie based on the popular doll has got everyone curious. But if recent reports are to be believed, the Barbie movie, directed by Greta Gerwig is not really kids-friendly.&nbsp; 
 
According to reports, Barbie movie has been deemed unfit for children under the age of 12. In Britain, the film has got a 12A rating.&nbsp; 
 
The rating has angered several parents who now must decide between denying their children a blockbuster movie about their favourite toy – or risk exposing them to adult themes they might not be ready for. 
 
Controversial scenes and dialogues 
 
The film was given official classification because, it contains "moderate innuendo, brief sexual harassment and implied strong language." The film also contains a bleeped-out 'motherf*****'.&nbsp; 
 
In one scene there is a reference to masturbation, while another involves a group of men harassing Barbie, with one of them slapping her on the bottom. She responds by punching him in the face and ends up being arrested. She and Ken are then shown having their police mugshots taken. 
 
In another scene, a child is shown melting a doll's hair with a lighter. The scene, in particular, was objected to by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) and the body said it constitutes 'dangerous behaviour'.&nbsp; 
 
The BBFC has also highlighted the film uses the words ‘crap’, ‘hell’ and ‘damn’. 
 
Parents raise concern

 
Barbie dolls are extremely popular with children, some&nbsp;as young as three years old. The scenes have left parents concerned as they have criticised the makers for including risque content. 
 
Clare Jones, 39, from Kent, told a British tabloid, &nbsp;“You would think filmmakers would aim it at the younger generation. I’m questioning whether to take my daughter and she’s a big fan. We even had a Barbie party last year. But now parents need to think ‘do we take them, do we not?’ It’s as though filmmakers have forgotten what Barbie is... as if they are trying to take their childhood away, trying to make children grow up before they have to.”

“A lot of it will probably go over children’s heads, but that’s beside the point. It shouldn’t have to go over their heads.”

Some on the Mumsnet online forum commented on the film's questionable content. One wrote “I really want to see it. My child is nine and plays with Barbies. But I don’t know whether to take her or not. I don’t think she’s ever watched a 12A before.” 
 
Another added, “My seven-year-old is desperate to watch this but I’m reluctant as it’s a 12A. Stupid to make a film about a children’s toy which a lot of children won’t be allowed to see.”

Barbie movie is narrated by Dame Helen Mirren and co-stars Will Ferrell, singer Dua Lipa and Simu Liu among others and charts the adventures of Ken and Barbie when they swap their idyllic home for the real world. 
 
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Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer Barbie is based on one of the most loved dolls across the world. Barbie dolls have been one of the most popular toys for kids across the world for several generations.

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer Barbie is based on one of the most loved dolls across the world. Barbie dolls have been one of the most popular toys for kids across the world for several generations. Naturally, a movie based on the popular doll has got everyone curious. But if recent reports are to be believed, the Barbie movie, directed by Greta Gerwig is not really kids-friendly. According to reports, Barbie movie has been deemed unfit for children under the age of 12. In Britain, the film has got a 12A rating. The rating has angered several parents who now must decide between denying their children a blockbuster movie about their favourite toy – or risk exposing them to adult themes they might not be ready for. Controversial scenes and dialogues The film was given official classification because, it contains "moderate innuendo, brief sexual harassment and implied strong language." The film also contains a bleeped-out 'motherf*****'. In one scene there is a reference to masturbation, while another involves a group of men harassing Barbie, with one of them slapping her on the bottom. She responds by punching him in the face and ends up being arrested. She and Ken are then shown having their police mugshots taken. In another scene, a child is shown melting a doll's hair with a lighter. The scene, in particular, was objected to by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) and the body said it constitutes 'dangerous behaviour'. The BBFC has also highlighted the film uses the words ‘crap’, ‘hell’ and ‘damn’. Parents raise concern Barbie dolls are extremely popular with children, some as young as three years old. The scenes have left parents concerned as they have criticised the makers for including risque content. Clare Jones, 39, from Kent, told a British tabloid, “You would think filmmakers would aim it at the younger generation. I’m questioning whether to take my daughter and she’s a big fan. We even had a Barbie party last year. But now parents need to think ‘do we take them, do we not?’ It’s as though filmmakers have forgotten what Barbie is... as if they are trying to take their childhood away, trying to make children grow up before they have to.” “A lot of it will probably go over children’s heads, but that’s beside the point. It shouldn’t have to go over their heads.” Some on the Mumsnet online forum commented on the film's questionable content. One wrote “I really want to see it. My child is nine and plays with Barbies. But I don’t know whether to take her or not. I don’t think she’s ever watched a 12A before.” Another added, “My seven-year-old is desperate to watch this but I’m reluctant as it’s a 12A. Stupid to make a film about a children’s toy which a lot of children won’t be allowed to see.” Barbie movie is narrated by Dame Helen Mirren and co-stars Will Ferrell, singer Dua Lipa and Simu Liu among others and charts the adventures of Ken and Barbie when they swap their idyllic home for the real world.

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Iconic film Mary Poppins undergoes reclassification by the British Censor Board

Is Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling's Barbie not a kid-friendly film?