Why I [Can't] See Zero Dark Thirty

     So, Zero Dark Thirty came out this weekend, and I really want to go see it. It chronicles the chase of Osama bin Laden that spans the first decade of the 21st century. Sounds amazing, right? Not to my mom.
     Apparently, the movie involves torture scenes that are pretty controversial, and has information in it that may have been obtained in a less than appropriate way. So, I did some research. Turns out, it's rated R for "strong violence including brutal disturbing images, and for language." That might be ample reason for your average 9th grade movie-goer to drop the subject, but I am anything but. I've seen Ninja Assassin and Punisher: War Zone. No movie ever made, ever again could be bloodier or more violent than those two. The best part about it is, my mom was with me hen we saw those in theaters. Chalk up a point for Jim.
     Also, while some of the content may be controversial, the majority of the viewers found it to be a solid film. So solid, in fact, that it has garnered 4 Golden Globe nominations, and 5 Academy Award nominations (and guess who's hosting said Academy Awards? Seth MacFarlane).
     Anywho, the fact that the movie might be a little violent doesn't mean anything. It's nothing I haven't seen before. Take that little tid-bit away, and you're left with good movie, inspired by real events which helped to form a very intriguing story. And besides, you can't have a war movie without a little blood.