U stands for 'Universal', meaning the film, video or DVD is suitable for anyone. Examples include Nanny McPhee & the Big Bang and The Princess & the Frog.
PG stands for 'Parental Guidance', which means that some parts of the film might not be ideal for younger children. Parents ought to think carefully before letting them watch. Examples of PG films are How to Train Your Dragon and Tooth Fairy.
12 is now only ever seen on videos and DVDs. As with the 12A, it tells parents that the content is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Examples, both of which were certified 12A for cinema, includeIron Man 2 and Avatar.
12A is only for films released at the cinema. It tells parents that the film is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Parents can take along under 12s if they choose, so long as they go with them! Examples include Iron Man 2 and Avatar.
15 means that the film, video or DVD is really only suitable for those aged 15 or above. Only people aged 15 or older are allowed to view a 15 rated film at the cinema or buy or rent a 15 rated DVD, video or game.
18 means that the film, video or DVD is only suitable for adults (people aged eighteen or over). Only adults are allowed to view an 18 rated film at the cinema or rent or buy an 18 rated video, DVD or game.
'Up' is a Disney Pixar animated children's film, about an old man who ties thousands of balloons to his home, and sets out to fly to South America, accompanied by a boy scout.
This joint programme of films was passed 'U' and contain mild threat.
'Up' is a witty, upbeat film, full of comic moments, which serve to lighten the occasional moments of mild threat. The threat is usually from a pack of dogs, led by a stern Doberman, who chase the heroes, and sometimes snaps fiercely at them with sharp teeth. Such moments are always brief, and the old man and boy are always resourceful and brave in making their daring escapes. Any scariness from the dogs is also continually undermined by them being shown as quite silly and easily led - plus the Doberman is often ridiculed by the others.
Their nasty master - the story's villain - sets fire to the old man's house at one point, but it is quickly extinguished with no harm done. Obviously, some young children might be scared of dogs, but the threatening scenes are not sustained, and are well contained at 'U'. account of the presence of very young viewers. The outcome should be reassuring'.
'Partly Cloudy' is an accompanying short animated film with no dialogue, about how clouds fashion baby creatures, to be delivered by friendly storks.The film is very gentle, with no issues that might cause any concern to young viewers.
'U' stands for Universal, which means that we think the film is suitable for audiences aged four or older.
