The Meg 2's Director Speaks Out: Unleashing an Ocean of Teeth with PG-13 Rating!
Director Ben Wheatley stands by the PG-13 rating of Meg 2: The Trench, asserting that the sequel's impactful storytelling doesn't rely on R-rated violence A compelling defense of the film's mild violence that ensures a thrilling yet accessible experience for all audiences
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Meg 2: The Trench director Ben Wheatley defends the film's PG-13 rating, comparing it to the Indiana Jones franchise.
Wheatley argues that the action sequences in the sequel can be impactful without the need for excessive violence and gore. In the upcoming Meg sequel, Jason Statham reprises his role as Jonas, who alongside scientists, engage in a fierce battle against a prehistoric shark following a failed mining operation.
In a recent interview with SlashFilm, Meg 2: The Trench director Ben Wheatley defended the film's PG-13 rating and its more toned-down portrayal of violence. Following the unexpected success of The Meg in 2018, Jason Statham's character, Jonas Taylor, is back for more thrilling prehistoric shark encounters in Wheatley's sequel. The storyline revolves around a group of scientists who find themselves pitted against the monstrous creature after a mining operation goes awry. Wheatley, ahead of the film's release, drew a comparison between his sequel and the Indiana Jones franchise in terms of maintaining a PG-13 rating and avoiding excessive graphic violence. See Wheatley's full explanation below.
In terms of action, the 'Indiana Jones' movies are the epitome. As a viewer, you experience an abundance of action that never feels diluted. And it's not just about the rating; excessive violence is not necessary to create a greater impact.
Source: SlashFilm
