iznubaddApr 26th, 2006 - 05:29:23

the only beneficiary of this are those pirates. if i cant see it on movie house i can view it on my home, and who are they to tell me what i cant view and enjoy? i have my own mind, freewill and freedom.

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Ric of Bacolod, PhilippinesApr 26th, 2006 - 10:12:13

This sucks. We have the right to watch it. Why can't they understand? Seems to me that the predominant control of the catholic churches are the ones pushing the banning of the movies. As it was written in the Bible, we have free will...well it seems that someone is trying to control our will. Too bad though, even if they ban it, there's still the internet and the pirated copies. Let's see if they can really stop us from watching this movie.

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ThinkUpApr 26th, 2006 - 16:11:46

The plan of MTRCB to ban the said film is an insult to the Filipinos. Their act of banning the film is like discreetly saying that the Filipinos do not have a solid Catholic faith. The Filipinos are not dumb people, their faith would not be rocked by a simple film. And besides, if their goal in banning the film is to minimize the pinoys who are going to watch the da vinci code, they are surely going to fail. People will be more enticed to watch the film - so its of no use. If they ban the film, they will boost the 'Pirated DVD Economy'. They will tempt a lot (i'm not saying all) of Filipinos to buy the Pirated version. And as some of the ads say, piracy is stealing, and stealing is a crime...

Media is a cradle for creativity. Creativity should have no limit. So, you should not allow media to affect you too much...And I believe that the Filipino people know that already...

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cJ of CagayanApr 29th, 2006 - 17:24:58

All I know is that if MTRCB decides to ban the 'The Vinci Code' in the Philippines, it would just increase the movie's popularity. More Filipinos would be curious as to why it has been prohibited to be screened, thus, increasing their urge to see the movie 'in any way' (Pirated DVDs & CDs). So, i think it is not a good idea for the movie to be banned in the country. And besides, we are not 'mindless', anyway, to believe easily to what we perceive. It really depends to the person if how the movie will affect his life after watching it. We must keep into our minds that every Filipino has its own freedom to believe on whatever he wants to believe.

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fluidmenMay 2nd, 2006 - 03:09:21

mtrcb can let the movie be shown but be sure to rate appropriately.
it is so beneficial for us to see the movie and there is nothing to be scared of by the church.come on, it is just a test of faith.
is the church afraid that they will lose devotees?please don't be, let our people exercise their autonomy, and let them decide for themselves. let us not hinder and blindfold the mass seeing only one side of the story of the bible. you're being selfish to the mankind!
let be shown, and let the people cast their judges.
nothing to be lost if there is faith.
remember, a belief that has stood dozens of storm is the best belief!

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DominicMay 2nd, 2006 - 18:53:19

Then you arrest the persons selling the illegal copies of the illegal movie,and arrest the person buying it too.
slap them in jail for willfull blasphemy.and burn every copy available.

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AdrianMay 3rd, 2006 - 00:17:23

The movie should be banned WORLDWIDE because it is blasphemy and it is out to ruin the image of the greatest man of all-time...JESUS CHRIST. The movie and book are a hoax meant to confuse people. In this day and age we need Jesus more than ever. I believe in free will but there is a limit. Who created the earth? Answer: God. Who was God's son? Answer: Jesus. Who saved the world? Answer: Jesus. Why did Dan Brown write the Da Vinci Code? Answer: Because he's stupid. Don't watch the movie and may God bless you.

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demolay cebu jayMay 6th, 2006 - 09:57:59

Banning this film is unacceptable. There are a lot of organizations supporting this film, and spent large amount of money getting ready for the premiere show. Banning this film would result to many frustrated movie goers, discouraged youth organizations. All those wasted effort to simply watch this movie.

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michaelMay 7th, 2006 - 22:13:48

i believe that the mtrcb would go beyond the bounds of the constitution by banning the movie. the board can only regulate it by classifying it and cannot ban it totally under the freedom of expression portion of the bill of rights.
in other words it can only classify it as pg 13 or worst, r 18.
besides, why has a pornographic organization got to do with the da vinci code?

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lisaMMay 10th, 2006 - 12:33:03

MTRCB are so stupid if they would ban this movie. They will just boost the curiosity of many filipinos. Let us judge the movie by ourselves and 'maybe' know the other side of the story it depends to the person watching it. And lastly I waited this movie since last year then now that they are planning to ban it is really disappointing.

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