This film's opening was delayed due to the shootings in Aurora, CO.
In addition, it now appears that Warner Bros. is going to re-shoot, cut, or re-do a scene in which a shooting took place in a movie theater.
I somewhat understand holding the opening, but it is worth noting the opening wasn't until September. I guess there is no prescribed "healing time", but I also do not see where this would have led to backlash for the studio releasing a film that has absolutely no relation in any way, shape, or form to the Aurora tragedy.
Taking it a step further, I do not understand why they are re-shooting the scene. This movie is about cops vs. the mob in the1940's and 50's. It is not about an individual opening fire on a crowd in a movie theater in 2012.
I feel there is showing respect for the dead by not attempting to profit from glorified violence in entertainment, but then there is this - which, in my opinion, is taking the sensitivity a little too far. But, that's me.
http://slatest.slate.com/posts/2012/07/27/gangster_squad_released_date_postponed_to_change_mass_theater_shooting_scene_after_dark_knight_theater_shooting.html
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