A Star is Born Triggers New Zealand Film Board, New Warning Note to be Added

A Star is Born which had its worldwide release in October is witnessing a blockbuster run and a cult following as expected for the fourth adaptation film of the same title. The movie released in New Zealand on October 18th and received an immensely positive response as expected. Meanwhile, it is facing a different issue in the country for its sequence in the film which may mentally affect some people who watch the film.

The New Zealand Film Classification Board head, David Shanks made a demand with Warner Bros. to a suicide warning note for the film. The movie is rated M which is suitable for 16 years and over without any restrictions. It had a warning note for sexual scenes, offensive language and usage of drugs. Now the board is demanding a suicide warning note for the film.

Bradley Cooper with Matthew Libatique from the Sets of A Star is Born, Image Source - IMDB

This is due to the concern that a young man felt during the film, where he got affected by the film taking it personally. This made the film board think about the consequences, that the audience might get affected after the film. People who suffer from heartbreak and trauma can get carried away by such sequence and hence Warner Bros. is yet to add a warning note for suicide as per the board’s demand.

Bradley Cooper directorial starring the actor himself and Lady Gaga has set the audience heart and box office on fire. It is expected to bag multiple Oscars in the upcoming year and a lot more recognition that it deserves. Still, the film is pending in Poland, Denmark and the key market, Japan to get released by December and extend its boundaries of love.