Special mention must be made about The Hammer's MPAA rating; it earned an R rating. The reason cited is, and I quote, "Brief Language." Carolla was incensed at the rating, complaining frequently on his show that the language wasn't strong enough to warrant it. In fact, the dreaded F-word appears exactly twice - neither time in a sexual context (though one time it is preceded by "mother"). Seriously, if Carolla didn't want to risk receiving an R, why weren't those two potentially offending usages edited from the film (or redubbed)? Regardless, this is one of the mildest R-rated movies I've ever seen so don't let it scare you off. For the most part, The Hammer is suitable for all audiences.
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Article comments
1 - Derek Fleek
I completely agree. It might not be a classic, but it was surprisingly touching. Good review.