CBCP ‘disturbed’ by Bedtime Stories

Another sex flick from the local film industry got a "morally disturbing" rating from the film review board of the Roman Catholic Church.

However, Catholic Initiative for Enlightened Movie Appreciation (Cinema) also rated the technical aspects of the film "Bedtime Stories" as "average."

Most local sex films reviewed by Cinema, an arm of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, in the past usually drew a "morally disturbing" and a poor technical assessment ratings.

"Bedtime Stories" tackles sexual issues such as sadism, masochism and necrophilia.

"If the sexual deviations tackled in the movie happen in real life, the persons involved should be afforded help and understanding. They should not be ignored," the panel said in a statement.

Cinema said the film achieved its goal in featuring the issues although it was not clear on the message it wanted to say. "The movie did not aim to give a moral lesson. It is up to the viewers with mature minds to evaluate such messages," it said.

Meanwhile, the panel was all praises over another Filipino film – "Mga Munting Tinig" – which was rated "wholesome" and its technical aspects, "above average."

The movie is about the challenges an elementary school teacher (played by Alessandra de Rossi) faces as she tries to teach her young pupils how to be responsible.

"‘Mga Munting Tinig’ is a masterpiece film of the present time which everyone should appreciate," Cinema said. "The movie shows how noble the teachers, the women and the children are as part of society in a country."

Meanwhile, local feel-good film "9 Mornings" also received passing colors from Cinema. Aside from a love story, the film also tackles the question about God’s existence.

"All the technical aspects of the film has been done skillfully," it said. "While many people are too busy struggling to achieve success in life, this is one movie that says true success can only be measured in doing kind things in life."