I have seen several articles in reputable journals that state that Blockbuster DOES edit their movies. Apparently this began in the religiously conservative areas of the country, but is now a fairly standard practice with this chain. I prefer Hollywood Video to Blockbuster, but have given up on both of them and now rent almost exclusively from Netflix (which has a huge catalog, and does not edit their films).
Does Blockbuster Edit Their Movies?
I have heard reports that Blockbuster edits [censors] some of their movies. Some really "spicy" R-rated movies supposedly have some scenes cut to tone them down. Also, I was told that in their version of the movie, TITANIC, the scene in which Leonardo DiCaprio sketches Kate Winslet has the nudity cut out, and this movie just has a PG-13 rating. Obviously, any alteration in a movie's rental release would have to be approved by the film's distributor.
So, fact, or urban myth? I am just starting to rent movies again, and I need to know for sure. And please, let's not get into a Blockbuster bashing!
So, fact, or urban myth? I am just starting to rent movies again, and I need to know for sure. And please, let's not get into a Blockbuster bashing!