Superman just got the Deadpool and Spectre treatment! Remember the uproar when the first Deadpool film and the James Bond movie Spectre were released in Indian cinemas, only to have their kissing scenes trimmed by the Censor Board? Now, the world’s strongest superhero finds himself at the mercy of the CBFC’s scissors. ‘Sister Midnight’ Censored in India: CBFC Blurs Nudity From Radhika Apte’s Dark Comedy – View Full List of Cuts.

Directed by James Gunn, Superman stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent, aka Superman, and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, the Daily Planet reporter who is also Kent’s girlfriend. Their chemistry was evident not just in the film’s trailers but also during the promotional events for the DC movie. However, it seems the CBFC wasn’t too keen on the heat of their on-screen romance.

What CBFC Found Objectionable in 'Superman'

In Superman, the pair share two major kissing scenes. The first takes place at Lois’s apartment, when it’s revealed she’s dating Clark and just before she mock-interviews him as Superman.

A Still From Superman

The second scene happens after the climactic third-act battle, when the couple reunite amidst the chaos and retreat into a shopping mall to share a private moment. These scenes have also been glimpsed in the trailers.

A Still From Superman

In the theatrical version approved by the CBFC, these scenes haven’t been completely removed, but several seconds have been trimmed to tone down their sensuality. According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, a total of 33 seconds have been cut. Our team has seen the film, and we can confirm these edits feel abrupt and jarring. ‘Superman’ Movie Review: David Corenswet Flies High in James Gunn’s Politically Daring Yet Overstuffed Superhero Saga.

Additionally, a few swear words - including a character dropping an F-bomb - have been muted.

Following these changes, Superman was granted a U/A 13+ certificate by the CBFC.

Past Cuts in Hollywood Movies

But it’s not just Superman falling victim to the board’s questionable edits. Other Hollywood big releases such as Thunderbolts and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning have also had certain language censored. In fact, some studios now send pre-censored prints to the CBFC, anticipating which scenes might trigger objections. Universal Pictures famously submitted a version of Oppenheimer where nudity was masked with a black cloth-like texture. More recently, Warner Bros submitted a self-censored cut of Mickey 17 for its Indian release.

These still feel like minor issues compared to more controversial films like the BAFTA-nominated Santosh, which did not find a theatrical release in India because of censorship issues. Last year's Monkey Man also went unreleased here because of its depiction of the country's political climate.

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