Blockbuster Exclusive

I was in the local Blockbuster today for the new releases and I overheard a guy and his kid talking about which movie would be suitable and kid-friendly enough to see.


The kid was hell bent on seeing Obsessed, a Fatal Attraction ripoff starring Stringer Bell, Sasha Fierce and Niki Sanders, but his father (rightfully so, I suppose) wouldn't let him see it because it was too adult. It certainly is too "adult" for kids, but this kid was relentless.

"But it's about an affair and murder and things. You don't want to watch that stuff."

So what movie does the father suggest?

Maybe a fun, family-friendly animated adventure like Bolt? Or the mediocre Race to Witch Mountain?


No. Of course not.


"Why don't we rent Watchmen? Isn't that the newest kids movie?"


He suggests Watchmen, which is not only rated R, but is also, to an extent, about an affair and murder and things.


The kid ended up with The Fast and Furious, which I suppose is a decent compromise. What bad could come from that movie? Other than maybe learning at an early age that circumventing the law is acceptable and often rewarded with fast cars, loose women and ball-rockin' soundtracks...


I'm not asking for everybody to be as in the know as I am when it comes to film, but paying attention for five seconds might help, especially when you're trying to rear a child.