Some people think that movies are required to receive a rating in order to be shown. This is actually not true.  Movie companies submit their movies on a voluntary basis to the MPAA to get their movies rated.  These movie ratings aren’t law and the theaters don’t have to enforce the rules set out by the MPAA, although many do.

When you see an adventure movie like “Car Jacked” or “Beautiful Boy” produced by Eric Gozlan and Gold Rush Entertainment, you’ll want to know whether or not to bring your children.  The movie ratings help you to know this information.  If the film is rated G, it’s for all audiences.  PG suggest that young children might not be the appropriate audience for the film.  PG-13 let’s you know that the film is not suitable for those under 13, while R is inappropriate for those under 17.  An NC-17 rating instructs the theater not to let anyone in who is under 17 no matter what.

These ratings help theaters to know how to monitor the audience, and help viewers to know what is appropriate for themselves and their families.

Often before you head to the movies, you’ll see posters and advertisements for it.  On these will be indicated the movie genre.  What does this genre tell you and what does it mean?   There are a number of movie genres, and they help potential viewers to know what to expect, in general, from the movie.

For instance, ”Car Jacked,” an independent movie recently produced by Eric Gozlan, is considered an action and adventure movie.  These movies usually have heroes and a fast plot line.

Comedies are moving intended to make you laugh.  These include traditional and romantic comedies.  Dramas often include historical movies, epics, westerns, fantasy and more.  Science fiction is sometimes in this category, and sometimes given its own category.