You may remember an interview not too long ago with Mila Kunis (Mona Sax) who said that the movie was aiming for a PG-13 rating. However, the MPAA thinks otherwise. The MPAA has just announced that it has given Max Payne an R rating, putting it up there with over-the-top violent movies such as Saw IV. How does John Moore, the director, feel about this? Well he's not too happy with the MPAA at the moment.

Das Gamer: How challenging has it been to get a PG-13 rating for Max Payne?

John Moore: It continues to be a challenge. We’re right in the middle of it now. We’re suffering from what I call Batman blowback. The Motion Picture Association of America gave The Dark Knight a PG-13 rating and basically sucked Warner Bros. cock. I have a serious amount of issues with the MPAA. Did you know it was made up of volunteers? As if that somehow excludes them from some type of wrongdoing. You can’t serve on it if you’re a homosexual or if you didn’t grow up in a shared parenthood home. Go to their website and read their charter about what gives a fair and balanced view for typical parents. We’re still strangled by an association that’s straight out of the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Ouch! And the MPAA's reason behind the R rating?

What did the MPAA tell you was the problem with Max Payne?

John Moore: They said to me, the movie feels R. And I said, “What the fuck is that, a group therapy session?” You can’t do that. They’re meant to judge content, not intent. They said the movie felt dark.

Hmmm...Reminds me of a certain ratings board in the U.K. (see: BBFC) Well at least they are still in talks with the MPAA. Hopefully, the MPAA will see the light.

Source: Das Gamer