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The Equalizer (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Zavvi Exclusive) [UK]
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From what I gather I think its minor enough. The corkscrew scene was mentioned if I remember correctly.
This is the details of cuts done
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From what I gether is a few seconds of film that was cut
It was the film studios choice to go with 15 Cert for the UK
The censors passed the film for 18 Cert uncut
So it was down to sony picking 15 Cert over an 18 Cert
I don't know why they did not go with the 18 Cert version for the Blu Ray as it was already passed by BBFC Uncut
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This work was originally seen for advice. The company was advised that the film was likely to receive an 18 certificate but that their preferred 15 classification could be achieved by making cuts to reduce the violence in two scenes. When the finished version of the film was submitted for formal classification, edits had been made to reduce sequences of violence, including detail of a stabbing with a corkscrew and a garroting. The formal submission was consequently rated 15.
From what I gether is a few seconds of film that was cut
It was the film studios choice to go with 15 Cert for the UK
The censors passed the film for 18 Cert uncut
So it was down to sony picking 15 Cert over an 18 Cert
I don't know why they did not go with the 18 Cert version for the Blu Ray as it was already passed by BBFC Uncut
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No one else got theirs yet? Mine arrived earlier... really nice glossy finish and debossing on "The Equalizer" title. Back art matches nicely with the front too... the only let down is the b&w interior. I can confirm it's the 15 rated version (132 mins) FYI. 
Anyone fancy spinning the disc for us and checking the scenes where it's supposedly cut? 
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Sorry haven't actually seen the movie yet.Anyone fancy spinning the disc for us and checking the scenes where it's supposedly cut?
Too expensive for a single disc movie that I already own, but I'm glad to see that it is glossy and debossed! Enjoy and thanks for the pics!
I don't have time at the moment.Anyone fancy spinning the disc for us and checking the scenes where it's supposedly cut?
Here's my (grainy) pics though...
I think this is a little pricey for a 1 disc steelbook so I'm gonna pass on this.I'm surprised at this as it takes some doing for a film to get an 18 certificate in the UK nowadays; usually it requires extreme graphic violence, serial killing or sexual violence, surely this didn't have any of that did it?
The BBFC passed it uncut but gave it an 18 rating (the film's violence is quite graphic)
It was the studio that made the cuts to get a 15 Cert for the UK and give it a wider audience.
high do you know of any of the european countries that will be selling the full uncut version
any help much appreciated thanks,,
yes this is the cut version, which ive only recently found out,
so will be sending mine back to zavvi,
have checked amazon france and germany but they dont give any info on what cut,
I'd be interested to know this as well, so I can swap out my disc.
Read that A Walk Among The Tombstones and Maze Runner were also cut!!!
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