Canadian "R" rated films...

[rocks off]

There was once a time where I would rarely see this rating, but now, it seems to be much more common with blu-ray. Maple Pictures seems to be especially fond of using the rating, as (from the ones I own) American Psycho, Reservoir Dogs, and Total Recall have it. The latter two films (possibly even AmPsy) are probably not as graphic than more recent films that are rated 18A. By far the strangest film that I've seen carry the rating is The Life of Brian. Does religious satire automatically warrant the rating? Some swear words and some brief, non-sexual nudity are the only other things worth mentioning and I'm sure I've seen worse in a 14A before. Predator, while graphic, also carries the rating that is the equivalent to an NC-17 and I don't think these films are that bad. Anyone else agree/disagree?