Considering the target audience is mature enough to see an R-rated film, why not go that extra mile to do these legends justice – and the LGBT community they represent.
If discussions had been made over cutting the nude and gay content in Rocketman, the reason was certainly over the opportunity of reproducing Bohemian Rhapsody.
The music biopic’s box office success could have certainly benefited from a PG-13 rating, but when you think about it, most Queen fans are over 18 years old, and the same goes for those of Elton John.