Stationery Girl pointed out that V for Vendetta is banned in Singapore.
A check with Media Development Authority’s Film Classification Database only lists the film ratings for the movie theatre version of movie. (Wasn’t aware there were two versions.) I’m assuming both entries refer to the cinematic release ‘cos that’s what “F - Film” means, right?
The only other relevant Google hit I sieved out was a forum thread. Apparently, you can get the VCD but not the DVD.
According to Tribolum’s blog post and the Hobbyhype forum thread, the given reason for the ban was anti-Christian and inappropriate language respectively.
Nonsense. Then what did we watch in the cinema? And why is the VCD allowed?
It makes no sense at all. Can anyone clarify?
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maybe the DVD has extra scenes or special features which caused the banning?
nolar…i don’t recall my dvd having any conflicting special features .i think the possibility of other possibilities are much higher haha . it’s up to you what you think those possibilities are
erm…i didn’t comment to boast…haha . but yah…normal dvd for 30 bucks…special 5000 copies limited edition with special features dvd AND the graphic novel for 40 ? i think the choice is pretty obvious don’t you agree ?
The DVD is selling at stores, dunno if it’s cut or uncut, but it is selling.