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duncan1964Mar 23, 2015

Based on a book that reads as though it was written by a sex starved teenager who failed English, the film didn't have a lot to live up to. The fact that it is even passably watchable is in no small part to Taylor-Wood's direction and a halfBased on a book that reads as though it was written by a sex starved teenager who failed English, the film didn't have a lot to live up to. The fact that it is even passably watchable is in no small part to Taylor-Wood's direction and a half decent performance from Johnson, but the rest of this debacle is almost unwatchable, unless you want to watch it ironically and view it as a comedy. Possibly the least sexy film about sex ever made.… Expand

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JoeCoolApr 9, 2019

I don't have a problem with nudity at all but this movie just isn't good. Beautiful actors and lavish decors but other than that it's actually prety boring. The story is flimsy, the ending blattant screams "come and see the next installment"I don't have a problem with nudity at all but this movie just isn't good. Beautiful actors and lavish decors but other than that it's actually prety boring. The story is flimsy, the ending blattant screams "come and see the next installment" and leaves you wondering if they're kidding or not. Some S/M scenes are pleasant to watch even if I'll never understand the joy of inflicting pain on someone you supposedly love. For the nicer sex scenes I'll leave it in the yellow, it's not an entirely horrible waste of time, but how some people can claim this is their favorite movie is beyond me. They must either crave S/M-sex or be willing to totally degrade themselves for a lifestyle with a sick amount of wealth in it. But to each their own of course. At least now I know what those women are so fond of.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticMay 23, 2015

Kinky not really, Fifty Shades of Grey falls flat. The problem is that the film is pretty boring and also has a poor script. You can definitely see the Twilight fan fiction, though this film at least looks good. D

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VeskaFeb 13, 2015

Take a chaste virgin. Done? Okey. Take a millionaire. Done? Okey. Now take a chaste virgin and do something with her. What? Something terrible. **** which has more experiences than a porn scene. BDSM and others. And that´s all. It is redTake a chaste virgin. Done? Okey. Take a millionaire. Done? Okey. Now take a chaste virgin and do something with her. What? Something terrible. **** which has more experiences than a porn scene. BDSM and others. And that´s all. It is red library for 40 years old mothers, which have childrens and wait for miracle with millionaire.....The only reason I saw it was promised sex.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingJan 5, 2016

Consider my inner goddess unsatiated with this surprisingly boring and dull adaptation of E.L.James' already terrible book. No chemistry between leads and wooden BDSM action.

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romanvartanovFeb 14, 2015

Boring. The movie is about sex. BDSM. It seemed like the creators only wanted to dwell upon that, but unfortunately had to create some background story, because you don't get directly to sex, you get porno if you do. So all the plot isBoring. The movie is about sex. BDSM. It seemed like the creators only wanted to dwell upon that, but unfortunately had to create some background story, because you don't get directly to sex, you get porno if you do. So all the plot is extremely weak and its only purpose is to provide the terms for sex. Characters behave unrealisticaly, they do unreasonable and random stuff, they get horny by looking and each other lips etc.
You might think "Well, I bet at least the sex scenes themselves are cool". No, they are not. They are neither appealing, nor horryfying, nor passionate. They are lame and boring. The deep breathing, fist clenching, shouting etc. seem out of place for there is no real cause for them.
And it gets more and more random. During one of the final scenes which were supposed to be extremely dramatic and make viewers cry the entire cinema hall started to clap and burst into laughs because what was happenning on the screen was random, illogical and simply stupid.… Expand

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tashelizyFeb 21, 2015

I watched 50 Shades of Grey last night. I gave it 2 stars out of 5! Yes, I read the book, so I think that played into my underwhelming experience, but it was REALLY bad.

Every single character in this film was one-dimensional. They allI watched 50 Shades of Grey last night. I gave it 2 stars out of 5! Yes, I read the book, so I think that played into my underwhelming experience, but it was REALLY bad.

Every single character in this film was one-dimensional. They all felt like props, placed in a film simply to tell one simplified story. And that story kept going and going and going. No sub plots, just one.

I liked the book, but I think the execution majorly fell apart in film. Some say it had entertainment value. I thought most of the raunchy scenes were strangely disjointed. I mean, were they meant to make you laugh, or get hot? I couldn't tell.

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ThefilmheadFeb 23, 2015

As I am not the target audience for fifty shades of grey nor did I read any of the books, I am married to someone who did care to read the books and has now seen the film. As I stated before I did not read the books so I have the addedAs I am not the target audience for fifty shades of grey nor did I read any of the books, I am married to someone who did care to read the books and has now seen the film. As I stated before I did not read the books so I have the added benefit of judging this as just a film rather than judging it as an adaptation.
This movie is not atrocious but its not good by any means. This film is all about a relationship, regardless of what they do in there relationship, This is the key factor in this film, the most important part about it. It was this key element that fifty shades of grey lacks. The relationship between Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey was not believable at all. The chemistry between the two actors was stiff and unbelievable. Although Dakota's performances was the redeemable quality of this film. It was Jaime's performance that gave the relationship it's stiff and scripted feel. Even though I didn't read the books and I don't know what Christian Grey's character is suppose to be, I still felt his character should have had more presence on the screen, Anastasia up staged him totally when he is suppose to be the dominant one.
One of the biggest complaints I heard about the book was how poorly the book was written. This is clearly the case because the script was awful. The dialogue, the story, and most importantly the relationship between Christian and Anastasia. I think this film had the potential to portray this relationship and all it entails with out making an all out smut film, but by having an actor who dominates the screen, as the relationship. Someone with more charisma. Instead it was Anastasia who stole the scenes.
I think my biggest problem with this film is the fact it would have been interesting to see this story play out the way it was suppose to. To take this taboo subject and have it reflected in this film. I am going to give fifty shades of grey a 4 out of 10. I recommend this if you have read the books and want to see this play out on the big screen, unfortunately if you liked the book I think your gonna be disappointed. Thanks for reading… Expand

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Jamessince00Feb 23, 2015

This is exactly what you would expect from a film based on a book that was initially just a moronic Twilight fan fiction novel. The relationship makes no sense, the basis of the plot makes no sense and it glorifies physical and emotional abuse.

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GypsyFilmGirlFeb 25, 2015

I've read the book. The first one. I wasn't impressed. I didn't appreciate the writing, so I wasn't expecting much from the screen version either. I'm glad, however, that I read the book before. If I hadn't, I wouldn't have a clue aboutI've read the book. The first one. I wasn't impressed. I didn't appreciate the writing, so I wasn't expecting much from the screen version either. I'm glad, however, that I read the book before. If I hadn't, I wouldn't have a clue about what's going on besides sex and obsession. There were way too many plot holes for me, like what is Grey's Enterprises? Do they sell stocks? Do they secretly push drugs and cover themselves as an impressive building that's an entire city block? What? I still don't know, as a viewer and not a reader. From the standpoint of a film student, having techniques and all ingrained into my mind, I do give this movie a star on cinematography, because I did appreciate it. Some of the set lighting was curiously put, but it worked. I didn't like the acting. It was awkward. Not a spark of chemistry for me between Dorman and Johnson. There wasn't enough background for me either. This was really just a mess, and the sex made its money back. I didn't have much for this movie at all. Oh, but the soundtrack was really good, and excellently used.… Expand

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LadyJesseMar 27, 2015

BIG FAMOUS BEST SELLING BOOK... terrible money making movie. This movie was created only to make money since the book became famous because of its erotic clasification and a controversial BDSM related themes. I've read the books and afterBIG FAMOUS BEST SELLING BOOK... terrible money making movie. This movie was created only to make money since the book became famous because of its erotic clasification and a controversial BDSM related themes. I've read the books and after seen the movie, I was very disapointed, the MOST important thing about this book is every thought Anastasia had about Grey and BDSM, in this movie you cant get to know what is going on in her mind. You can interpret that she doesnt like the way he is or the way he treats her, but she still got into BDSM practices, and the important WHY she did it, its totally missing. To make this movie even worse, one of the things that people critizised about the book, is that BDSM is practiced by people with psychological problems, people that need help, people that are sick... and once again this movie fails into proyecting this same way of seen Grey as a sick person.

Bad sex scenes, failure in thansmiting the main ideas of the bdsm and Anastasias thoughts, and TERRBLE performance of the principal character Christian Grey, in the movie he looks like an idiot, VERY different form the book.

Dont waste your time watching this movie, I know many people dont like to read, but believe me, if you want to know what the fifty shades are all about, you better read the books.… Expand

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AurApr 1, 2015

No problem that I have with the abuse or whatever you call it cuz I don't.. But what's up with the end of the movie?! Seriously, after all these discoveries and figuring what Grey's life is like, Ana has JUST felt upset ?!? Or she has onlyNo problem that I have with the abuse or whatever you call it cuz I don't.. But what's up with the end of the movie?! Seriously, after all these discoveries and figuring what Grey's life is like, Ana has JUST felt upset ?!? Or she has only lost appetite ?… Expand

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AmmanMalikApr 15, 2015

Watched it sometime ago it appeared to me as a nice movie at first but soon came the reality and all my focus moved on the acting and it was disappointing on the side of character "Christian Grey" played by "Jamie Dornan" while "DakotaWatched it sometime ago it appeared to me as a nice movie at first but soon came the reality and all my focus moved on the acting and it was disappointing on the side of character "Christian Grey" played by "Jamie Dornan" while "Dakota Johnson" who played the character of "Anastasia Steele" quite okay overall because of the explicit scenes the movie was scored on the other hand there were a few moments worth remembering in the movie, at the end it appeared to me as waste of time, music given by various artists in the movie is all i remember.… Expand

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bsousaptMay 27, 2015

Not the blockbluster / shocking movie everyone was assuming it would be, but still a reasonable one.
Pity that the offical sound track didn't included Britney Spears - Hit me baby one more time :)

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KervJMar 25, 2017

This movie promised something and did not deliver. We, as an audience, were promised kinky BDSM and rough sex, but instead were presented with mild sex scenes and some mild spanking. I wish i could say the characters are likable but thatThis movie promised something and did not deliver. We, as an audience, were promised kinky BDSM and rough sex, but instead were presented with mild sex scenes and some mild spanking. I wish i could say the characters are likable but that would be false. One of our main characters, Christian Grey, is stiff and somewhat of a stalker. Its obvious many people are giving this a pass because he's rich, Anastasia Steele included. This movie is a tease to viewers and an insult to women.… Expand

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FilipeNetoFeb 20, 2020

Spank me like you do.

This film was undoubtedly one of the biggest box office hits of the decade, but it was largely due to the already dizzying success of the original material, the erotic novels by E. L. James. I have no doubt that theSpank me like you do.

This film was undoubtedly one of the biggest box office hits of the decade, but it was largely due to the already dizzying success of the original material, the erotic novels by E. L. James. I have no doubt that the audience that went to see this film did it out of curiosity or because they had previously read the books and liked it. So, the film already had a well defined target audience. But as I have not read the books (nor do I intend to) I will speak only of the film.

Overall, I found the plot very weak. Anastasia Steele is a shy, sexually inexperienced young woman who immediately feels a strong attraction to Christian Gray, a young millionaire with an almost latent aggressiveness. From there, the two have a relationship full of fetishes of authority and pain, where the romance insists on arising and leaving both confused and bewildered, especially Gray, who seems to carry a lot of childhood traumas and like to discount all that on the body. of their young sex slaves. This is the plot of the film, and I am aware that the book is the same, but the truth is that it makes no sense, if we take into account the normal and expected reactions between a man and a woman ...

Observe carefully: first, it is almost impossible to find, today, a young adult totally inexperienced in bed and in sex. It can happen, of course, but it is rare. The first meeting between them is also something that could only happen in a book: Anastásia, who should interview Gray, is so tense and shy that she doesn't even know what she is doing! And he, a very busy man, gives ten minutes to a young woman who has not rigorously prepared herself for the interview she wanted to do! He is an intense, even brutal man, who could have any woman, but he is enchanted by the tastiest girl on the planet. Even so, he does not intend a normal courtship, but a sexual and possession relationship, bureaucratic, well defined on paper, forgetting that quickly when the desire and passion became uncontrollable. And everything happens in a fraction of ... days? One day she is in his office, not knowing what to ask him and, a short time later, she is relaxed talking to his mother as if she were already part of the family. None of this makes sense, but this is just a bit of the absurdities of the whole story, common to the film and books.

Dakota Johnson is perfect for her character, as she is a totally uninteresting woman, who could go unnoticed by the eyes of the most ardent of males. For his part, Jamie Dornan is too kind and friendly to be Christian Gray. His character should harmoniously combine the beauty and virility of a young adult with a more mature and somber personality than normal at his age and some brutality and strength of character. I even dare to think that the ideal actor for Gray should be (or appear to be) slightly older than Dornan. The rest of the cast is OK but has no room to do anything really good. The dialogues are hideous, and if they originated from the book then I did well not to read it.

It goes without saying, I believe, that this film is totally inappropriate for children and teenagers, given the heavy erotic material and the language used. The film's nudity is something that the fans considered residual, but I would consider it too much if it did not take into account the original material in which the film. The film has good production values, starting with good photography, good scene props (it would highlight the famous red room and all its paraphernalia), satisfactory editing work and, above all, a good soundtrack, which is in the heard and has good songs (I would highlight "Earned it" and "Love me Like You Do").

In short: when starting with bad source material, the film was doomed from the start. The only thing that made E. L. James's book good for the cinema was the number of copies sold and the absolute guarantee that the film would sell equally.… Expand

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ErikTheCriticSep 26, 2018

What a tedious, boring catastrophe. The acting is unbearably bad, the S&M scenes were dull, and the film is terrible to the tenth degree.

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aaronpaul121Mar 4, 2015

Two words......SEVERELY UNDERWHELMING. The plot and the concept were good (there is a concept, you must analyze and understand), but it totally failed to deliver the excitement and the adrenaline an erotic romantic should possess. Aside fromTwo words......SEVERELY UNDERWHELMING. The plot and the concept were good (there is a concept, you must analyze and understand), but it totally failed to deliver the excitement and the adrenaline an erotic romantic should possess. Aside from that, it also failed to deliver the technical excellence. The scenes that must be highlighted were cut too short, the dialogue was bad, the acting of the supporting cast was bad, and a lot more. It all gone wrong, which is such a shame… Expand

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deathheartFeb 18, 2015

bumblehawk gave this movie a "10" and puts this in his review.

"Here is a man who saw his chance at the beginning of World War II and moved to Nazi-occupied Poland to open a factory and employ Jews at starvation wages. His goal was tobumblehawk gave this movie a "10" and puts this in his review.

"Here is a man who saw his chance at the beginning of World War II and moved to Nazi-occupied Poland to open a factory and employ Jews at starvation wages. His goal was to become a millionaire. By the end of the war, he had risked his life and spent his fortune to save those Jews and had defrauded the Nazis for months with a munitions factory that never produced a single usable shell. "

really i saw Shindlers list also :)

Movie was ok but lived nothing up to the hype it received after 2 years of hearing about it i'm glad its finally out. glorified mommy porn on the big screen now.… Expand

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tr1cky1Mar 25, 2015

Haven't wanted to walk out on a film since "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers". I couldn't do that at this film since I was on a date, thus compounding my suffering. No story, no character development, no resolution, and grade school dialog makeHaven't wanted to walk out on a film since "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers". I couldn't do that at this film since I was on a date, thus compounding my suffering. No story, no character development, no resolution, and grade school dialog make this the loser film of the year. Before I even said a thing after the ending, my date apologized for dragging me out to this atrocity.

This sums it up: Let's write a novel about every girl's fantasy unicorn of a man, include an S&M component to add an aspect of taboo in order to pique more interest, then start a viral marketing campaign to get people to talk about the novel. This'll cause everyone to read it to see what the big deal is. When they find out there's no big deal, they'll be asking everyone else, what the big deal was, spiraling the virality of the novel. And then of course, capitalize on the commercial success of this marketing ploy by making a film on the cheap and let the viral aspect do all the marketing of the film for you.

Final step, use your Benji's from novel/film profits to light up your contraband Cubans whilst bathing in champagne.… Expand

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BshopFeb 17, 2015

An absolute bore. The only parts that captured my attention were the helicopter and sailplane bits.
Everything else was ridiculous. Maybe they should develop the story a bit more in the next one.
I don't know what all the fuss was about.An absolute bore. The only parts that captured my attention were the helicopter and sailplane bits.
Everything else was ridiculous. Maybe they should develop the story a bit more in the next one.
I don't know what all the fuss was about.
In summary, don't waste your time on this one. See it on megashare or some other website. It's not worth the money the film is printed on.
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NightReviewsMar 2, 2015

I bet that if I were to ask the majority of the main demographic watching Fifty Shades of Grey this weekend what the acronym BDSM stands for, I would get a very unsatisfied and baffled answer. Low and behold, welcome to the world of popularI bet that if I were to ask the majority of the main demographic watching Fifty Shades of Grey this weekend what the acronym BDSM stands for, I would get a very unsatisfied and baffled answer. Low and behold, welcome to the world of popular culture and worldwide phenomenas for no damn good reason.

If someone were to ask me, how and why this particular novel, written atrociously by British author E.L. James became such a huge success, I wouldn’t know where to begin. Upon all the controversy, arguments and opinions about the novel and its depiction of submissive sexual culture, I guess we, as a general population, have to accept the fact that sometimes, people and certain pieces of pop culture, just get lucky for being around at the right place, at the right time.

It’s not like erotic literature or erotic novels didn’t exist before E.L. James’ novel, its that THIS particular novel caught on with readers and has become the worldwide best-seller for the simple fact that, it just did. Upon learning about my advance sneak passes to the film, I went in with the highest level of professionalism and optimism possible, but when a film knows its going to be a hit, regardless of its talent and execution on screen, you pretty well have sealed your fate in the world of film criticism.

I’m not sure if the actors and screenwriter Kelly Marcel intended for the dialogue and execution of the film to be so wooden, laughable and campy, but I guess when you are adapting a film to a novel that has been deemed unworthy of professional publication, regardless of your level of screenwriting and acting skills, you can’t do much. From the moment the screen is filled with the shaded lighting of corporate florescent bulbs in the Grey building, one cannot help but notice how little effort is put into the film’s production.

Set around one of the most conventional narrative foundations ever, Fifty Shades of Grey is your typical Romeo and Juliet love story of forbidden love. Upon learning of her friend Kate’s (Eloise Mumford) illness, Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) is forced by her best friend to cover for school newspaper’s article upcoming interview with the mysterious and intimidating business magnate Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan). Once Ana and Christian meet, the two begin a steamy and sensual relationship filled with singular sexual tastes, obsession, seduction and mental and emotional pain and pleasure. Yup, thats it.

Before the film even started production, the casting process gain high media attention. Having Angelina Jolie reject directing the film, Chritian Cooke, Dominic Cooper and Stephen Amell circling the role of Christian Grey, and talented actresses Felicity Jones, Elizabeth Olsen, Imogen Poots and Shailene Woodley reportedly being considered and auditioning for the role of Ana Steele, the cast was settled with Dakota Johnson and Charlie Hunnam. Hunnam, who withdrew from the film due to a backlash of media frenzied fans who said the role simply wasn’t meant for the actor, officially abandoned the project and was replaced by Dornan. Notice how more is being written about the casting history of the film more than the plot itself?

The lead actors of the film, must have approached the role as a double edged sword of fame and credibility. For one, Johnson and Dornan are destined of becoming household names, especially with the promise of huge economic gain, given the novels already huge fan base and demands of sequels. Yet, Fifty Shades of Grey brings to question one very important question: are artists and actors, willing to sacrifice their artistic integrity for fame and fortune? I mean, how else could one describe the leads being able to learn and mesmerize their lines in only five days?

Fifty Shades of Grey did not upset me as much as I thought it would. What upsets me most about this highly questionable and overwhelmingly popular phenomena is its misuse in everyday people’s lives and the misleading conception of romance and its force for capitalist gain. Whereas, this time of year, romantic films are cleverly slotted before the Valentine’s Day week, this is one film that abandons romance and the pure notion of ‘love’ for sole monetary gain. Do people really care to be the submissive? Is there going to be a surge in toys and fetish tools thanks to the film? Quite possibly. How else do you explain an officially marketed branding of fifty shades sex toys and fetish equipment at your local sex store?… Expand

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ThegodfathersonFeb 13, 2015

Fifty Shades Of Grey had already become a huge thing before it came out. Same can be said for the weird sexual book by E.L James. Okay, Jamie Dornan was good as Christian Grey and Dakota Johnson was HOT. But the movie is very odd, the sexFifty Shades Of Grey had already become a huge thing before it came out. Same can be said for the weird sexual book by E.L James. Okay, Jamie Dornan was good as Christian Grey and Dakota Johnson was HOT. But the movie is very odd, the sex scenes are cut down so much, that it reaches the R rated level. The story confused me, part of Christian likes Anastacia, but part of him doesnt. The movie was LOONG, it held barely any of my attention for 2 hours and 2 minutes. FSOG is a boring movie, it is an erotica that fails on its premise. This is a dissapointing adaptation, that fans will surely have some fun with, but not be totally satisfied.… Expand

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nicholasbertMar 3, 2015

To little surprise, Fifty Shades managed to better than the book, but that's only a very flimsy consolation, given the extreme poorness of the source material. Everything else is rubbish from the acting to the screenplay. Casting as well,To little surprise, Fifty Shades managed to better than the book, but that's only a very flimsy consolation, given the extreme poorness of the source material. Everything else is rubbish from the acting to the screenplay. Casting as well, since pretty much nobody (girls included) thought Jamie Dornan to be a good choice. It only sometimes gets saved by some beautiful shots of Seattle, which suit better an ad than a movie.

This film was driven by marketing (as it was bound, to be fair) and I think it was made to appeal to women only. And only to some women, even, specifically girls just old enough to get permission to see this. The R rating is bloated - a couple of swear words and full frontal nudity do not make this movie explicit at all - which was the one thing that one could like about the book. Furthermore, not only it's not explicit, it's also not erotic.

This is what happens when:
1) Producers know that the movie is going to be a financial success before they even start shooting it;
2) Your source material is awful.
3) You change an appallingly written story whose only appeal is the erotica in it, and you make it tame.

To specify: I don't judge the content of this movie or of the book. Erotica is fine and it can be as explicit as you wish. What I'm criticising is the mentality behind the corny dialogues and the number of awful choices that were made , which reflect in the film and make it totally uninteresting.… Expand

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dyshpoMar 20, 2015

Not worth the hype it was like watching a lifetime flick. Brokeback was way more powerful in all areas of grit controversy and hardcore sex and drama. This is a commercial for rich prick travel guide. I actually thought I might have beenNot worth the hype it was like watching a lifetime flick. Brokeback was way more powerful in all areas of grit controversy and hardcore sex and drama. This is a commercial for rich prick travel guide. I actually thought I might have been teleported to Saudi Arabia for this much censorship in a marketed R-rated film I thought. Wow cringe worthy the amount of censorship in this day. Also bad thy dead eyes of Christian Grey and what's her face.… Expand

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moviemitch96Feb 21, 2015

As guilty as I feel to admit this, I did read the book prior to seeing this (curiosity and the hype got the better of me.) By then, I felt obligated to see this simply because I'd read the book. All I can really say on this one is that it wasAs guilty as I feel to admit this, I did read the book prior to seeing this (curiosity and the hype got the better of me.) By then, I felt obligated to see this simply because I'd read the book. All I can really say on this one is that it was a HUGE waste of time! The film's R-rating pretty much meant that it would have to be tamed way down compared to the book. Sure enough, it was, and the final result isn't that great. The acting was far worse than I originally anticipated. Jamie Dornan needs to pick a better speech coach next time, because I could easily tell the guy's from Ireland since the accent kept slipping through the entire time he talked. Dakota Johnson didn't do much better, as I found myself laughing to myself and the way she delivered her lines and dialogue in some parts. Overall, in the end, all this film really was is a failed attempt to adapt an erotic novel into a film that can only get so erotic due to its R-rating. In addition to that, it's just another reminder of BDSM relationships (and this film completely glorifies it!)… Expand

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Sylar12Feb 15, 2015

I've watched this with my wife on Valentine's Day:
My score: 0 - Nothing to see here...
Her score: 4 - He liked some BDSM actions, but film was boring

So we are giving it 2.

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vikesh2206Jul 18, 2015

Fifty Shades of Grey should have been a guilty pleasure film. It wasn't. Instead Fifty Shades is filled with a tedious plot, completely forgettable side characters, leads that have no chemistry and lame BDSM scenes. I wasn't aroused. Nuff said.

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JohnMasterLMay 17, 2015

No es novedad que un libro tan viral, con tantas ventas, al final del día realicen una pelicula sobre esta. Quiero decir que no leí el libro (ni lo leeré) pero en cuestión de adaptación y censura, supongo que tuvieron que cortar demasiadasNo es novedad que un libro tan viral, con tantas ventas, al final del día realicen una pelicula sobre esta. Quiero decir que no leí el libro (ni lo leeré) pero en cuestión de adaptación y censura, supongo que tuvieron que cortar demasiadas escenas de sexo (algunas sumamente estúpidas) para que esta pelicula lograra por lo menos una clasificación "R" (o C en México) pero en fin, recuerdo que me senté frente a la computadora y me dije: "veré esta pelicula sin la necesidad de buscarle contras o con la intención de criticarla" pero esto no duro ni 10 minutos, la pelicula es un error total, en primer lugar, no me cabe en la cabeza la idea de que esta pelicula es romance y amor (el cual no lo es) pues yo solo veo una atmósfera tétrica, oscura, estúpida, repleta de Sadomasoquismo o masoquismo. ¿Desde cuando las mujeres ven a un hombre enfermo mental atractivo? no lo entiendo, ¿sera porque es millonario? ¿tiene autos de lujo? no tengo idea. Fifty Shades of Grey cuenta la historia de Anastasia, una estudiante virgen tímida que va a entrevistar a Christian Grey para un trabajo de su compañera de cuarto, la interacción de Jamie Dornan con Dakota Johnson es plana, no se sienten reales, Anastasia siempre tiene la misma cara: "orgasmo" "tristeza" "orgasmo" "enojo" "orgasmo".
La relación de estos dos es tonta, aburrida y poco interesante, ambos personajes no aportan nada de carisma, se vuelven tediosos y odiosos, por poner un ejemplo:
Christian Grey: "te regale un auto, una computadora, libros y todo lo que tu desees ¿seras mi sumisa?
Anastasia: No, no quiero volver a verte (pasan 2 minutos) Te amo.
Por el amor de Dios, esta pelicula es basura! Con lo que respecta a las escenas de sexo, prometen mas de lo que son, así que no vayas con la idea de que veras escenas sexuales sumamente explicitas y polémicas.
Sam Taylor-Johnson hace lo que puede en esta pelicula, no es culpa de ella que la pelicula no funcionara, de hecho se ve que puso todo su esfuerzo para que al menos fuera pasable, la culpa la tiene la historia (y por supuesto la escritora E.L James) una historia aburrida, nada interesante, mediocre y con poca originalidad (¿olvide mencionar que esto es "Crepúsculo" con sexo?) Lo unico perdonable de aquí es el Soundtrack (por parte de Danny Elfman) no es que sea una obra maestra, pero es lo unico decente que tiene esta pelicula (¿esto se le puede llamar pelicula? este termino no entra aquí...)… Expand

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ednunezApr 20, 2015

So, I don't know what kind of dimwitted mind thought this was a steamy film, or even a romantic film for grown-ups. "Fifty Shades of Grey" is and feels like the byproduct of a corporative contract. If the book it's based on is just laughablySo, I don't know what kind of dimwitted mind thought this was a steamy film, or even a romantic film for grown-ups. "Fifty Shades of Grey" is and feels like the byproduct of a corporative contract. If the book it's based on is just laughably pedestrian and dull, the film equivalent nearly rivals it in monotony. There's no emotion, no passion, no life; like Christian Grey, it's all cold, calculated and mechanic. Want to watch a real steamy film about sex for grown-ups? Please go and watch Stanley Kubrick's 'Eyes Wide Shut' and avoid this infantile, seems-to-be-made-for-promiscuous-teenage-girls drivel at all costs. And, the 'strong sexual content' that the MPAA rating suggests is a joke.… Expand

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MovieFan90Feb 14, 2015

This movie is just TERRIBLE. For a movie about BDSM, there sure isn't much of it. Better off watching 50 minutes of Sasha Grey instead with your significant other.

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david23Feb 16, 2015

Having read average reviews of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' prior to seeing it - and being male - my expectations of this movie-adaptation of a book distinctly targeted at women were low. And, normally, this would give such a movie the chance toHaving read average reviews of 'Fifty Shades of Grey' prior to seeing it - and being male - my expectations of this movie-adaptation of a book distinctly targeted at women were low. And, normally, this would give such a movie the chance to surprise me and be a bit better than expected. Unfortunately not, in the case of this particular film.
There are so many issues with it, that it's difficult to know where to begin. I guess the best place to start is with the leading actor and actress: Jamie Dornan (playing Christian Grey) and Dakota Johnson (Anastasia Steele). To say that there is little chemistry between these two would be an understatement. The problem being that this then permeates the rest of the movie; how can you believe any of the actions of the characters when you can't even believe that there is any love between them? Other than being rich, Christian's character has little going for him. His complete lack of humour or charisma, particularly in the first scene in which Anastasia meets him, leaves you wondering why Ana is so taken with him.
Quick question for any women reading this review: if a potential boyfriend did any of the following things, what would your reaction be: a) Stalked you; b) Broke into your home and confronted you; c) Asked you to sign a contract saying that you'd do whatever he wanted (sexually) to please him; d) Told you that you're not sleeping in the same bed as him because that's "not his thing". That's right: you'd run a mile (possibly whilst phoning the police). Which really then begs questions as to why, on the basis of the books, Christian Grey seems to have become such a sex symbol. Is this really the kind of man that women fantasise about?
Things don't get any better outside of the main two characters, either. Not to say that the other actors/actresses are all terrible but the parts they play are just so pointless that you wonder why they even needed to be in the movie. Max Martini (playing Christian's driver, Taylor) is completely wasted in a role that could have provided a bit more warmth and/or humour to the movie. On the other side of things, the scenes with Anastasia and her friend Kate (Eloise Mumford) are so painfully wooden that it feels like they're two really poor actresses reading directly from the script, auditioning for a part in the movie. We meet Christian's family and Anastasia's parents briefly, but they have little time (or dialogue) in which to contribute anything to the film.
Finally, on the negative aspects, I'll bring up the main reason that 'Fifty Shades of Grey' has garnered so much interest: the sex scenes. I don't think it's unfair to say that they are about as far from erotic as they could possibly be. I've seen far sexier scenes in movies that didn't even require nudity to be sexy. Each sex scene in the movie seems to follow the same (or a very similar) pattern: 1) He takes her clothes off; 2) He ties her up (and possibly puts a blindfold over her eyes); 3) He takes his own clothes off; 4) He kisses her body (working further and further down); 5) She opens her mouth, moans and groans, and arches her back whilst the director uses the only two shots that she seems to have in her arsenal: the shot from above, and the side-shot, both avoiding revealing any genitalia. To be honest you can't help but feel that, by the time Christian has finished tying knots in all the ropes, Anastasia would have fallen asleep rather than be feeling aroused.
The one bright point of the movie is some of the humorous dialogue provided by Anastasia (particularly her drunk phone call to Christian and a 'business meeting' with him). These are few and far between though and also felt slightly out of place in a movie which covers fairly dark material at times.
What I will say is that if this movie had actually been produced with absolutely no intention of a sequel being made, then it could have been much improved. We could have seen Christian's love for Anastasia turn him from being a cold, distant character into a loving, caring person (think 'Despicable Me' but for adults). Unfortunately, we get a ludicrous open-ended finale which leaves you feeling like the movie went absolutely nowhere in the space of two hours. Ironically, I think this approach is bad for the franchise overall: instead of delivering one reasonably good movie, you're going to get possibly 3 terrible ones. That's up for argument though: whilst I'm sure this movie will do well at the box office, I truly believe that - once people realise how badly it fails to deliver on its erotic premise - there may not be quite the same appetite for a sequel. Only time will tell.… Expand

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DemonaireFeb 17, 2015

This is my first review and I have to ask: Am I the only person who thinks "Fifty Shades of Grey" movie seems more like a "Pretty Woman" remake film with a slightly dark theme? I mean: Putting aside the BDSM scenes, in many stages there wasThis is my first review and I have to ask: Am I the only person who thinks "Fifty Shades of Grey" movie seems more like a "Pretty Woman" remake film with a slightly dark theme? I mean: Putting aside the BDSM scenes, in many stages there was unavoidable to remember similarities (including "bed scenes") with the film starred by Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in the 90s. And this is precisely the main point: people went to see some erotic dark movie following the trailers and the expectation but, in return, they received a romantic tragicomedy film that, in my opinion, lacks of the conviction needed to connect the audience to the story. My note: 2 points, one of them by the staging and the other by the excellent performance of Dakota Johnson.… Expand

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browniebelleFeb 24, 2015

maybe if I do not read the book, I might like this movie but in my opinion this is a romantic story with maybe two 'hard' moments and don't contain lots of episodes from the book. I like watching romantic movies but this is not what Imaybe if I do not read the book, I might like this movie but in my opinion this is a romantic story with maybe two 'hard' moments and don't contain lots of episodes from the book. I like watching romantic movies but this is not what I expected. I give three because Ana's jokes were funny and Jamie is really hot guy but after reading a book it DID NOT rapture me.… Expand

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DavidV293Mar 9, 2015

My question is how can people manage to stay through this piece of **** movie. First of all is not interesting there's nothing special about it's just about a virgin girl that finds this douchebag who has sex with her multiple times. That'sMy question is how can people manage to stay through this piece of **** movie. First of all is not interesting there's nothing special about it's just about a virgin girl that finds this douchebag who has sex with her multiple times. That's pretty much it. Don't even wait for it on DVD. Fifty Shades Of Grey is the worst "love" story ever. Pretty much the worst movie i have ever seen. Watch the notebook as many times and when you're tired of it than that's how you would feel about this crap.… Expand

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darkcamaroMar 6, 2015

Cheesy, cringe-worthy dialogue. Wooden, robotic performance by Jamie Dornan, who lacked the intensity and charisma needed to pull off the character. Dakota Johnson was ok, and had a charm to her but had no chemistry with the other lead.Cheesy, cringe-worthy dialogue. Wooden, robotic performance by Jamie Dornan, who lacked the intensity and charisma needed to pull off the character. Dakota Johnson was ok, and had a charm to her but had no chemistry with the other lead. Awful, unsatisfying ending.… Expand

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tiffanylawwMar 17, 2015

The movie was so bad and confusing. I haven't read the book before but by watching the movie, that is not appealing and not what I've expected before. Heard people say that the books are more interesting so I bought the trilogy.

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GentM2015Jun 10, 2015

This is destined to be the worst movie of the year.Oh My God what is this movie,the acting is terrible the two main actors have no chemistry at all that makes you wonder who chose them.There are some okay-ish looking scenes here and there butThis is destined to be the worst movie of the year.Oh My God what is this movie,the acting is terrible the two main actors have no chemistry at all that makes you wonder who chose them.There are some okay-ish looking scenes here and there but that's it.Terrible one liners and to think that they are getting a freaking sequel to this boring ass movie.What is the point of it ? Why does it have to exist I will never understand.… Expand

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ZawMineMay 11, 2015

2 out of 10.................................................
For me, the only good part about this movie is Dakota Johnson. I don't want to say anything bad about this movie. End of story.

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kyle20ellisMar 23, 2022

Hopefully, as a heterosexual female student in her twenties with a love of film that spreads across all genres and decades, this will come over as a fair assessment of a film that genuinely did nothing for me.

Have not read the books, thoughHopefully, as a heterosexual female student in her twenties with a love of film that spreads across all genres and decades, this will come over as a fair assessment of a film that genuinely did nothing for me.

Have not read the books, though have heard conflicting opinions that has mostly been intense dislike. The reason for watching 'Fifty Shades of Grey' was not due to wanting to hate on it, being a negative person, curiosity but for the reason of being at a film night with friends recently and 'Fifty Shades of Grey' happened to be the film choice. Just for the record, the general consensus ranged from indifference to hating it with a passion.

There are two minor pros. The best thing about 'Fifty Shades of Grey' is most of the beguiling soundtrack, that has a soothing nostalgia and appropriately amorous quality, this is all for the song choices though. 'Fifty Shades of Grey' also looks good, nice use of scenery and very nicely shot.

On the other hand, Danny Elfman's score is one-note and repetitive, as well as too derivative of his recent work. He has composed some wonderful stuff ('Edward Scissorhands' is magical) but this is really not his best work. The direction has slickness but overall is too mannered which really affects the film's tone and pacing.

Regarding the acting, none of the supporting cast are of note, including Marcia Gay Harden, but a larger issue is the two leads and their complete lack of chemistry. Understated can be a lovely quality to acting, as long as it also becomes nuanced and with believability given to the dialogue. Dakota Johnson, especially in the first third, is too understated that it feels more like there is a lack of personality or emotion. Jamie Dornan looks uncomfortable throughout, delivers his cringe-worthy lines awkwardly and is just bland as dishwater with no charisma whatsoever. Chemistry is non-existent.

'Fifty Shades of Grey's' dialogue does them absolutely no favours, dialogue so bad that absolutely nobody (even the best actors and actresses) can do anything with it. It causes unintentional laughter throughout, is embarrassingly clunky and is pure smut. Then there is the story that is so thin structurally, heavy in repetition, so badly plodding and without style or atmosphere that the film feels twice as long, with the sexual elements done far too tamely and the BDSM portrayal deceitful. None of the characters are engaging or interesting, practically ciphers.

All in all, a very poor film with two minor pros and the rest of the film massively flawed. 2/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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marceliniJan 10, 2016

Una de las películas que he esperado con más ansias y la que más me ha defraudado. Excesivamente predecible, carente de emosión y ABURRIDISIMA. En una sola palabra UN FIASCO.

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ComandanteCobraOct 15, 2021

Boring and uninspired movie. It was inspired by a fan fiction and it shows..with its basic and derivated plot, Mary Sue protagonist, childish "hot" scenes. It looks like a direct to video b-movie.
Dialogues are terrible, stiff acting, sillyBoring and uninspired movie. It was inspired by a fan fiction and it shows..with its basic and derivated plot, Mary Sue protagonist, childish "hot" scenes. It looks like a direct to video b-movie.
Dialogues are terrible, stiff acting, silly scenery....and the much discussed Hot Stuff...well..are boring. Erotic scenes don't show anything (you'll see more in an HBO tv show) and comically awkward rather than "hot and scandalous"
Try the movie "Secretary (2002)" that has some of the elements of this one but is a much better film.… Expand

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gameguardian21Mar 24, 2016

Here comes a better version of twilight, but once again a book to movie adaptation falls in almost every way. Its just a reason to see two actors have sex with each other, thats the only reason anyone went to see the movie.

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KhareOct 4, 2020

Absolute garbage with unnecessary over cheesy dialogues and very weak female character that can't survive without the male lead . There is no plot to the movie and the story is total trash, there isn't even a story around the charecters here.Absolute garbage with unnecessary over cheesy dialogues and very weak female character that can't survive without the male lead . There is no plot to the movie and the story is total trash, there isn't even a story around the charecters here. well what can you expect as this book was inspired by Twilight which is another trash of a film and a book… Expand

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joeyriosMar 28, 2015

A useless attempt to raise up another imbecile badly-made, two-part finale series book adaptation. The performances by Johnson and Dorian look forced therefore crappy. The sequence of events was intrepidly stupid. The Script? By far, one ofA useless attempt to raise up another imbecile badly-made, two-part finale series book adaptation. The performances by Johnson and Dorian look forced therefore crappy. The sequence of events was intrepidly stupid. The Script? By far, one of the worsely written scripts I have seen in my life. The dialogue was cheesy and full of animalistic clichés.
The only thing I can call "slightly good" is the way the film is shot and the music used.
Overall, it's not worth of your money.… Expand

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TheEpicSheepFeb 15, 2015

If you like porn, go see the movie. But if you like good screen writing, acting, and good storytelling, don't bother. Here, everything just executes to a poor level. It seems to me like they focused on putting effort on the sex scene ratherIf you like porn, go see the movie. But if you like good screen writing, acting, and good storytelling, don't bother. Here, everything just executes to a poor level. It seems to me like they focused on putting effort on the sex scene rather then the movie. And what do you learn at the end of it all? HEY GIRLS, IT'S OK TO BE IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP! (So yeah, I'm pretty sure this sums to a pretty bad movie)… Expand

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oDjentoFeb 13, 2015

A middle aged wifeys mid life crisis galore of their old sexual desires. I remember seeing a few parts from the book and it was terribly written! Only reason people liked it was because it was dirty. That's obviously the only reason peopleA middle aged wifeys mid life crisis galore of their old sexual desires. I remember seeing a few parts from the book and it was terribly written! Only reason people liked it was because it was dirty. That's obviously the only reason people will want to see this. Ana is totally one dimensional and Mr Grey is actually kind of an **** and i feel like it's a cash grab due to the book selling so well to middle aged wifeys. Also, the film doesn't really seem erotic but almost glorifies sexual violence as a pleasure. I can imagine many females almost being offended by this and i as a male believe it is wrong to show as the main theme of the film almost. I know it's in other films but they never glorify in it and usually it's only a scenes worth in other films. This film is based around it. Awful.… Expand

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ScribeHardFeb 14, 2015

A lack chemistry, and poor writing and directing, hamper a lot of films. Ultimately, what ruins Fifty Shades of Grey is how it belies its own edgy reputation by playing it safe. It doesn’t go dark enough with Christian’s sexual addictionA lack chemistry, and poor writing and directing, hamper a lot of films. Ultimately, what ruins Fifty Shades of Grey is how it belies its own edgy reputation by playing it safe. It doesn’t go dark enough with Christian’s sexual addiction for fear of alienating the suburban soccer moms who made it acceptable to talk about bondage at bunco night, nor does it go sexually far enough for fear of turning its R-rating into an NC-17, a financial kiss of death.

Grey might be a color associated with steely control, but it’s also associated with being dull, and fifty shades of that isn’t worth two hours of your time.… Expand

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kooltrexMar 12, 2015

All it has is sex no real story its a terrible movie that should not be supported IMO Don't let the popularity and advertisement of this film fool you, because this film is bad. It's not even bad - it's atrocious. With little 'erotic'All it has is sex no real story its a terrible movie that should not be supported IMO Don't let the popularity and advertisement of this film fool you, because this film is bad. It's not even bad - it's atrocious. With little 'erotic' behavior and a whole lot of caked over domestic violence, this movie is not only bad in the sense of story and bad acting, but teaches women to stay in abusive relationships.… Expand

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DasCinemaMar 1, 2015

Terrible, just terrible. I tried to give it a chance, but honestly, I thought the book was horrible, so how could I expect much more from the movie version? Dakota Johnson wasn't half bad as Ana, but Jamie Dornan was terrible and had noTerrible, just terrible. I tried to give it a chance, but honestly, I thought the book was horrible, so how could I expect much more from the movie version? Dakota Johnson wasn't half bad as Ana, but Jamie Dornan was terrible and had no expression on his face throughout the movie. The music was cheesy and the dialogue laughable. The sex was really clinical and the leads had zero chemistry. There was no passion, no spark, nothing. Suffice it to say after this bad experience I'm not going to see the sequel.… Expand

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BackstabberDCMar 4, 2015

Stupid, with amazingly dull script and boring story. If you're into bondage, you will enjoy some internet sites much more than this wannabe erotic drama. Really not worth anyone's time. 1/10

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FilmFan4everFeb 16, 2015

50 Shades of Disturbing
I did not read the book. This is a porno horror movie dressed up like a glossy fashion magazine. As it was hyped by the media and released for Valentine's Day, I expected steamy, playful sex games...I was wrong. The50 Shades of Disturbing
I did not read the book. This is a porno horror movie dressed up like a glossy fashion magazine. As it was hyped by the media and released for Valentine's Day, I expected steamy, playful sex games...I was wrong. The young woman is a wide-eyed innocent. She is drawn to a handsome, well-dressed man who, despite brief flashes of whimsy or vulnerability, slowly reveals himself to be a brutal monster. This film glamorizes violence toward, and exploitation of women. If any of the young women or men lined up to see this film come away thinking that inflicting pain on another person is sexy, it will be a very sad outcome from all this gratuitous promotion of an ugly film dressed up to look pretty.… Expand

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LinttaFlamingoFeb 18, 2018

This "movie" is just complete wank drivel. The reason I say "movie" like that is because this is not a movie. It just isn't. Fifty Shades Of Grey is two hours of endless awkward BDSM that lacks chemistry or any kind of passion. I thought itThis "movie" is just complete wank drivel. The reason I say "movie" like that is because this is not a movie. It just isn't. Fifty Shades Of Grey is two hours of endless awkward BDSM that lacks chemistry or any kind of passion. I thought it would never end.

Anastasia Steele has to interview Christian Grey because Anastasia's roommate has a cold for five minutes. The first 15-20 minutes are basically just this generic character meets character stuff and when I was supposed to feel some sexual tension between Steele and Grey, I was actually just waiting for the scene to end lol. The rest of this "movie" is either that awful awkward BDSM stuff or some even more awful melodrama between Grey, Steele and sometimes Steele's friends and family because every now and then some other characters need to appear on scene to tell something that doesn't even matter in the end. It's honestly just absolute tosh. At one point Grey literally says "I'd be pleased to discover that you're naked underneath" when he's talking about taking Steele's dress off. The dialogue is absolutely terrible, the directing is bland, the acting and casting is just absolute red anus. Am I seriously supposed to believe that a character portrayed by Dakota Johnson is this awkward, quiet and low confident woman who desperately needs a man to be able to live? Or at least that's her character for the first 30 minutes. After that she just randomly starts talking a lot more and eventually does all this BDSM stuff with Grey. Steele is not the only character in the movie though to just randomly change. Early in the movie Grey takes Steele to a hotel and tells her that he slept next to her, and then later refuses to sleep in the same bed with her because he apparently doesn't do stuff like that.

Later in the movie we get two almost identical scenes of Steele and Grey flying while some popular song is playing in the background. These scenes have almost no meaning to anything, other than appealing to fans of that music genre I guess. Overall there's pretty much nothing for anyone here. I'm sure people can find a lot of BDSM elsewhere that isn't scattered throughout a two hour movie if they want to see it so bad.

I guess there was a nice slow remake of a Beyonce song, and the colors in the movie looked alright. That is all!… Expand

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ShowMeTheTalentFeb 19, 2015

"Boring (Two Hours that Feel Like Two Weeks- the movie is too LOOOONG), Derivative (The Story of O and 9 1/2 Weeks both did it much better, and with a better-looking cast, if this S & M genre is your thing) and Embarrassingly Stupid, 50SOG is"Boring (Two Hours that Feel Like Two Weeks- the movie is too LOOOONG), Derivative (The Story of O and 9 1/2 Weeks both did it much better, and with a better-looking cast, if this S & M genre is your thing) and Embarrassingly Stupid, 50SOG is Dreck for Those Whose Brains Have Been Scooped Out"

You would have had to have your brain scooped out to buy into the absurd premise that this boring, monotonous, derivative, cheesy-porno dreck has anything to do with love, or even satisfactory coupling. If you manage to make it through the movie without nodding off at the tedium or just cutting your losses and leaving early, you will understand why the distributors and their media enablers had to promote the heck out of this dog to get people into the theatres. The record that 50SOG should be setting is "the year's biggest gotcha." What a bunch of hype for a zero of a movie.

The thin storyline is nothing new. To reduce it to its basics and give nothing away that you probably have not already surmised just from the trailer and the heavy hype leading up to its release: Sicko beats up Flavor of the Moment and she pretends to enjoy it in exchange for access to Sicko's money and trappings, natch. Charming, huh? A romantic Valentine story? Not and not.

Tinsel Town has reached another low in this stinker of a movie with its fake flagellations, man-on-woman violence and gratuitous sex. About the best that can be said is that at least you get to sit in a theatre seat out of the winter cold for two hours, and you do have two hours of escapism where you do not have to consider the day's beheadings by the Islamic terrorists steadily expanding their already-New Hampshire-sized territory.

50SOG is pretty much devoid of imagination: If this S & M genre is your thing, the oldie The Story of O, or even 9 1/2 Weeks, is not as tedious as this movie is, and those casts are better-looking and better actors. Older filmgoers might also vaguely equate the lack of merit in 50SOG with the icky, degrading Last Tango in Paris: Maria, the butter. Ana baby, the whip. Hollywood cannot seem to "discipline" itself to avoid these irresponsible and degrading themes.

Obviously, 50SOG is unapologetically anti-woman and pro-sexual-violence, and generations of women with any sense of history or context (and critical thinking skills surpassing those of a second grader - and let us not forget that most second graders would have a keener sense of stranger danger than apparently the stupid Ana does) are hurling in their popcorn to think that any moviegoers, particularly the confused women who have fueled the success of this dud in both book and now movie form, mistake sexual assault and battery with love, romance or satisfactory coupling. Sexual abuse is not love. Abuse is not cute, not clever, not cool, not fun, not funny, not entertaining. Abuse is sick and an offense. Where is the PC Police when you really need them?

The US film industry must be pretty dead, too, if Melanie Griffith's daughter could not get better work than this merde, given her connections.

Bottom line, as is obvious from my opinion as expressed in this review, and which also seems to be the 186 to 132 majority view of reviewers on this thread: Save your time and money for a good movie, as 50SOG stinks. About the only reason to waste your time with this dog is if it is a cold day and you need a place to get in out of the elements for two (long) hours and you only have $14 in your pocket. Otherwise, stay clear.- La Mer

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CameraBounceGodFeb 21, 2015

orginally i was relieved that it didn't seem to be like the book....but there will just be a sequel that is more fetishy......honestly i thought this movie came out like a year ago......whats funny is that i was ready for a witch burning andorginally i was relieved that it didn't seem to be like the book....but there will just be a sequel that is more fetishy......honestly i thought this movie came out like a year ago......whats funny is that i was ready for a witch burning and its nothing compared to stoker...as far as getting girls to spluge to violence/evil....… Expand

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monicaoFeb 22, 2015

I read a 1/4 of the book so I had an idea of what the movie entailed. To me, this was just a different version of Nine and 1/2 Weeks. I thought Anastasia was too unattractive for the part, but played a good innocent type with a dominatingI read a 1/4 of the book so I had an idea of what the movie entailed. To me, this was just a different version of Nine and 1/2 Weeks. I thought Anastasia was too unattractive for the part, but played a good innocent type with a dominating side to herself. Christian Grey was cast well. For the most part, the movie was weak and easy to make fun of. It did not turn me on at all. I think this is more for the young and inexperienced in life. I think it's sad when a person has to result in getting tortured to feel fulfilled. Overall, not impressed.… Expand

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TheMadGolemApr 23, 2015

I have not seen the Film. I am not mature enough yet. But my brother has read the first Chapter of the book. "Poorly Written" his verdict. So, if you want to read the book, Don't bother. Trust me.

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AttentiveCriticApr 16, 2015

“Fifty Shades of Grey Review”

So for the second time, I just finished watching this movie and...wow, just wow. When it comes to a film like this, the question and really the only relevant question that I have is “what the fecal matter is“Fifty Shades of Grey Review”

So for the second time, I just finished watching this movie and...wow, just wow. When it comes to a film like this, the question and really the only relevant question that I have is “what the fecal matter is this?” This movie is horrible and I'll cast some light as to the reasons why it's horrible but first let me note a few things. I'm not going to even bother structuring this review. This means making separate sections for “Presentation”, “Characters”, “Music”, etc. This movie doesn't deserve that level of time or effort.

I'm not going to insult the word “spoiler” because this movie doesn't have a plot. I'm not going sit here and write paragraph after paragraph after paragraph explaining in every little small exquisite detail why this movie is bad which I could very well do but considering two hours of my time has already been wasted, I'm not going to stress out my level of patience further. Now onto my tailored and straightforward to the point review of this crap known as Fifty Shades of Grey.

First of all, I'm going to be blunt, this movie does not have a plot. I repeat, there is no story in this movie which is understandable because this bull**** is based off a trilogy of books inspired by ******* Twilight. That within of itself says enough and it says enough in spades. The premise for this garbage, and I can't believe I just insulted the word “garbage” is about a young college grad named Anastasia Steele or Anna. Anna goes to interview this young billionaire, that's right “Billionaire”, pretty boy, named Christian Grey. Christian just after one interview almost immediately becomes a stalker and with enough persistence, he and Anna elope in this one sided relationship which involves her becoming his sex slave. After about an hour and fifty minutes of nothing, Anna finally decides to grow a brain and she considers the relationship to be abusive despite the fact that it was an abusive relationship from the start and this was explained to her by Christian himself exactly what this was going to be early on in the movie. So, Anna decides to leave Christian and the movie ends. Cut to black, begin end credits. …Yeah, that's the movie. And as a word of some positivity, Dakota Johnson wasn't too bad in this. She did inject some humor into her lifeless character but she nor anyone else is saving this film right here.

So what's the problem with the movie? Many things, the first being the way this was marketed. Fifty Shades of Grey was marketed to be this soft-core pornographic film being toted as a serious movie. In that regard alone, this is somewhat okay considering other films such as Secretary have done the same and have done this a lot better but that's for another discussion. The problem with Fifty Shades in this regard is the fact that the “porn” in this movie is bare-bones the minimum of what they could have done. Yes there's nudity in the film but aside from a flat chested Dakota Johnson flash every now and then and someone's a** cheeks popping up on screen, this is some of the most boring “porn” that you could watch. The movie tends to cut these scenes long before they have the chance to become interesting and they're not even shot very well. To make matters worse, the pornographic material is the only thing that the movie has going for it.

The characters in this movie, they're all bad, all of them. I don't care if you're talking about the potentially wasted guy friend of Anastasia, her roommate, her father, her mother, Christian's mother, his brother, it doesn't matter. They're all bad. The only two characters given any appropriate screen time are Christian and Anastasia themselves and neither one of them are good characters. In fact, they're both poorly written and very, very rage inductively stupid. Anastasia is one of the worst written female characters that I've seen in a film in quite some time. Women always want to talk about how Hollywood doesn't take women seriously and throws them in cliché roles yet, the majority of you hypocrites want to go out and pay to see a dumb bland character like this as a protagonist. To those women out there who paid for this, you're only insulting yourself at this point. Anastasia is stupid, she's dumb, she's bland, she's hardheaded, she's uninteresting, she's not even all that attractive! Dakota Johnson is pretty but she's not a supermodel looking chick and for a rich character like Christian Grey, you would think he would be acting like a stalker/serial killer for someone whom at least looks like a supermodel but no! He goes for the bare-minimum of what he can supposedly get, despite his high profile status which is overemphasized to the point of illogical irrelevance and sheer utter stupidity in this stupid movie.

Christian himself to say a few words, is literally as I explained. He personifies the traits of a stalker/serial killer and he can get away with it because he's handsome and he's a billionaire which by the way, and I know this question has been asked with this retarded series but, did a sixteen year old girl write this? An example of this behavior by this Christian character would be a scene near the beginning of the movie just after Anna and Christian meets one another. Anna is in the middle of working at her job and from right around the corner isle, this creepy a**hole just pops up out of nowhere like a damn stalker with the first words out of his mouth being “I thought it was you”. Yeah I'm sure you did think it was her. You were probably watching her from the moment she walked out of her home to the moment you decided it was a good idea to wait in a specific isle like the shadow of god damn Michael Myers.

That's just a tip of the iceberg of what's wrong with this character. Another scene, the club scene, which is also near the beginning of the movie, Anna gets drunk and Christian calls her scolding her as if he was her father despite the fact that they literally met barely even ten minutes ago in the film. (Phone Ringing) (Christian Grey Calling) Anastasia: “I'm sorry I didn't mean,” Christian: “Stay where you are I'm coming to get you” Anastasia: “What?” (Click) ME: “The ****??” All this bs and it's not even thirty minutes into the movie! The entire useless two hours of this abysmal calamity has this Anastasia character questioning “well why don't we go on a date?” “why can't I touch you?” “why can't we be like normal people?” He explained to you from the beginning what this relationship was going to be!!!! What the ****?!! It takes this girl two hours to grow a brain and say “I've had enough”. You should've been done with him when he showed you his sex dungeon! Any self respecting woman would've dropped this guy at several scenes in this movie but oh no not Anastasia! Because without bs, these lazy Hollywood executives would have no means of selling tickets because the movie would only last five minutes tops.

Then the movie takes its bs even further with the Christian Grey character. So when Anastasia isn't getting on your nerves, it's this stupid idiot who sprouts some of the worst dialogue that I've heard in a while. The entire movie, this guy is moping, literally moping and he regurgitates the same thing over and over again. “I don't do romance”, “I don't do dating”, “I don't do intimacy” Bull****!! All he ever does is romance!! And this movie further misses an opportunity by trying to give this character a back story. Apparently the whole BDSM nonsense comes from him being a submissive to his mother's friend when he was a teenager. The sad part is that the movie could have been about that! The movie could have set up the plot where it was about this guy who was abusing this woman and all the women before her because he was trying to get back at this crazy woman who abused him the same way. But no! Instead what we get is a two hour live action equivalent of the Looney Tunes show, with unrealistic characters bantering the same nonsense back and forth. “Why can't we be normal?” “I don't do romance” “Why can't we be normal?” “I don't do romance” “Why can't we be normal?” “I don't do romance”. Over and over and over and over again like the movie is trying to bash your skull in with poor writing and even worse developed and uninteresting lead characters.

And before I close out of this review, I want to mention the contract. Yes, these two idiots in this movie made a contract which discloses exactly what Christian is allowed/not allowed to do to Anastasia when they're engaged in sexual activity but this scene is completely pointless as later in the movie, Christian says it himself. “**** the contract”. Those are his exact words. So why did we insert this scene in this movie again? Oh that's right, it's in the movie to cover up the fact that for two hours, nothing of importance happens in this movie.

Fifty Shades of Grey besides Insurgent, another piece of diarrhea vomit that I will also review, is the most recent laziest and cheapest attempt at making money for Hollywood. The movie reeks of tropes that are specifically designed and placed into the film just to attract a dumb audience full of drones that will no doubt buy the Blu-ray on day one which is why this crap is at the number one spot on Amazon.com in the genre of romance which again is funny considering the fact that there is no legit romance in this movie, just BS! Because how can a movie based off a book series that's inspired from something as dull and stupid as the Twilight series possibly be about anything? And that's another thing, even Twilight is better than this! How do you accomplish something like that?!! At least in Twilight you had a decapitation here and there before it returned back to the same some ole repetitive BS. In this nonsense however, there's nothing of interest to look forward to, nothing, not one god damn thing. If this is really what women and I know its not all of you out there but me speaking to the majority. If this is really what women describe as entertainment then it's nothing but dark days ahead for mainstream audiences who like to go to the movies such as myself, even for general audiences.

This is why Indies will always be better than what's mainstream in the film industry. There are too many idiots who don't care about the art form of film or even care about movies in general paying to go to the theater and have a “good time”. These people don't care about pacing or plot or character development. It's the equivalent of everyone who goes to see these fun but regurgitated superhero movies and loud nonsensical IQ insulting CGI fests like the Michael Bay Transformer films. The only difference is that movies like Fifty Shades of Grey, Twilight, and The Host are targeted towards a female audience who think they want to see romance but don't have a clear grasp on what that word actually means. It's a sad day, dark times are ahead for people who actually care about quality entertainment. If anyone has given this more than a one star up on here, you should be ashamed. By the way, can't wait for the even worse sequels to this nonsense, tsk. What's the next one called I wonder. ...Oh Fifty Shades Darker, how original. Yeah if you value common sense and especially if you value decent story telling then do yourself a favor and skip this.… Expand

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russiangamerMar 23, 2017

Очень, очень, очень скучное кино. Актёры не цепляют, сюжет скучный, эротика... тоже просто скучная!
Итог: Просто идите поспите, не надо смотреть этот фильм.Очень, очень, очень скучное кино. Актёры не цепляют, сюжет скучный, эротика... тоже просто скучная!
Итог: Просто идите поспите, не надо смотреть этот фильм.

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holliebrewtonMay 8, 2015

Dumb! Firstly, The actors were not right for the role. Secondly, the dialogue could have been better. And thirdly, the entire movie had a choppy feeling with no real chemistry or emotion between the characters. I could go on, but on a shortDumb! Firstly, The actors were not right for the role. Secondly, the dialogue could have been better. And thirdly, the entire movie had a choppy feeling with no real chemistry or emotion between the characters. I could go on, but on a short note: 2 thumbs down!! Very disappointed.… Expand

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AssoyaMay 16, 2015

this movie doesn't justify the beautiful detailed book .it really pissed me off watching the movie after reading the book .was really disappointing to know that so many important parts of the book should've been included . the only nicethis movie doesn't justify the beautiful detailed book .it really pissed me off watching the movie after reading the book .was really disappointing to know that so many important parts of the book should've been included . the only nice thing in the movie would be the amazing sound tracks… Expand

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spencieMay 3, 2018

Everything about this is bad. There's not chemistry between the two leads, the dialogue is painful, and the screenplay is horribly written. Fifty Shades of Grey is the worst thing since the Twilight films.

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bbmania12Jun 21, 2015

This is the first movie that I have seen in a VERY long time that I would not even see through to the ending. I'm a guy so I do believe that it is more difficult for myself to get wrapped up into Mr. Grey's appeal in the movie, however, to meThis is the first movie that I have seen in a VERY long time that I would not even see through to the ending. I'm a guy so I do believe that it is more difficult for myself to get wrapped up into Mr. Grey's appeal in the movie, however, to me he was just boring, and too out of reach and unrealistic. In my opinion, Mr. Grey would have been better suited had he been more down to earth and realistic. I believe that most of the female's attraction for him was wrapped up in wealth and materialistic things rather than sexual pleasure. All in all, I was very disappointed in the film, so much that my girlfriend and I attempted watching this film together and she turned it off before I could.… Expand

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birthdaySep 23, 2015

I once was wet, but now I am dry.
Did anybody read that story about the woman who saw this is the theater and then shat herself? Manchester I think it was.

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Rebecca31Nov 8, 2015

Never read the book, wasn't expecting the film to be any use and I was glad not to be proven wrong this time. I was not the only person to spend most of the film laughing at the endlessly boring scenes of terrible dialogue given by oneNever read the book, wasn't expecting the film to be any use and I was glad not to be proven wrong this time. I was not the only person to spend most of the film laughing at the endlessly boring scenes of terrible dialogue given by one dimensional characters with not a shred of chemistry between them. No character development whatsoever with lame attempts at adding backstory that at that point I just didn't care about. As for the rest of the film, to say it was cringeworthy is an understatement, awkward and pathetic.
To everyone involving in the making of this "film": if you set out to make a good movie you have failed miserably, but if you set out to make money gratulations and enjoy your time upon your giant throne of money to which I am sorry to say I contributed.… Expand

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Tusie217Nov 28, 2015

Love the Book not the movie. He is borderline Christian's character shoe is spot on. Too much is cut out, book to movie. Sequence is screwed up as well! Book excited you, movie board you! Important parts cut out, changed or eliminated. Not pleased.

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EpicLadySpongeJan 8, 2016

Here's another movie that acts like a joke on the book that it's based on. Instead of calling it Fifty Shades of Grey, let's call it Fifty Shades of Jokes on the Book.

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UNARMED_JORDFeb 26, 2017

The story is lazy, the premise is a twilight ripoff and overall the characters are terrible, Fifty shades of Grey proves to be the worst film of the year and quite possibly one of the worst films that i have ever seen

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ali_147Jul 6, 2017

Boring
Poor Story
And a nice way to waste your time...
I really don't get it how some people like this movie
it has to explain that kind of sexual interest but it is making it worse...

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stanley834Jul 28, 2017

I would never recommend this porno to anyone I know. Christian Grey is a manipulative and possessive stalker who throws a tantrum towards Ana if he doesn't get what he wants. Please don't be like Christian! This is glorification of abusiveI would never recommend this porno to anyone I know. Christian Grey is a manipulative and possessive stalker who throws a tantrum towards Ana if he doesn't get what he wants. Please don't be like Christian! This is glorification of abusive relationships disguised as a love story and it's psychologically disgusting. It's really sad to know that its box office earns more than 500 million dollars.… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017

Is there any sex in this movie?, yes, the film contains its healthy doses of sex but in the end 50 Shades Of Grey turns out to be more a romantic film with a little darker plot inclined to some sexual depths.
Beyond that there isn't reallyIs there any sex in this movie?, yes, the film contains its healthy doses of sex but in the end 50 Shades Of Grey turns out to be more a romantic film with a little darker plot inclined to some sexual depths.
Beyond that there isn't really nothing more to rescue, although I respect the technical and sober style, the film is only a forgettable note, like many other films of this style.
Enjoyable for couples who may find the subject interesting or women who enjoy this kind of stories, men should abstain, if they want to get excited they should better see some porn or what excites them more.… Expand

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Gts08Jun 25, 2022

Horrible for both a movie and a porn film. IDK why critics gave it 46 **** points.
I am giving it a 1, because I'm purehearted. Anyways, **** it, this didn't even happen... THIS STUPID BULL**** DICKHEAD COCKSUCKER FILM! :)
Conclusion:Horrible for both a movie and a porn film. IDK why critics gave it 46 **** points.
I am giving it a 1, because I'm purehearted. Anyways, **** it, this didn't even happen... THIS STUPID BULL**** DICKHEAD COCKSUCKER FILM! :)

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sirky004Feb 13, 2015

A wanna be softcore/pinku movie that every women who read the book will definitely enjoy.
WTF is wrong with hollywood these days. Don't tell me that this piece of trash is going to have a sequel.

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AndremaxSep 13, 2018

Already on first five minutes of movie you can perceive that there's not a good thing. The characters are extremely artificial and having zero-charisma. Plot is simply ridiculous, the little things as characters' timid acts are vomited in aAlready on first five minutes of movie you can perceive that there's not a good thing. The characters are extremely artificial and having zero-charisma. Plot is simply ridiculous, the little things as characters' timid acts are vomited in a forced-out form. The main character (Anastasia) submission is nothing more than pathetic. If creators want to approach a different theme (Sadomasochism), they should done it right, if watcher wanted a softcore porn, this person would watch it on a porn site, not on a Theather/Streaming/DVD with a cheap script sold as a serious film. You watcher, don't watch to this to know if is bad. I've watched to this and I can say: It's really bad. More than it, It's HORRIBLE.… Expand

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bfoore90Dec 30, 2015

Hated this film from start to finish. Usually a film has at least some enjoyable quality in it that makes me give it some sort of pass or understand why critics give it a 46 indicating mixed or average reviews but needless to say, there wasHated this film from start to finish. Usually a film has at least some enjoyable quality in it that makes me give it some sort of pass or understand why critics give it a 46 indicating mixed or average reviews but needless to say, there was nothing enjoyable about 50 Shades of Gray. The story is a boring, sexed up rip-off of Twilight that offers nothing but you leaving it wishing you could have your 125 minutes you wasted on this glorified porn back.… Expand

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rBoseFeb 28, 2015

Pathetic and absurd, disgusting and gross, wrong on so many levels and yet people still go out to watch it.

A movie for people with mental issues especially women

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joshmorgan64Mar 13, 2015

Twilight fan-fiction.. need I say more? Twilight fan-fiction.. need I say more? Twilight fan-fiction.. need I say more? Twilight fan-fiction.. need I say more?

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ErliothFeb 18, 2015

Worse than the twilight film I once was forced to see, and my date and I at the time spent the entire time making fun of it then walked out halfway through

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Pelen23Feb 27, 2015

Jamie dornan thinks he is in a catwalk . His woodenness beyond words and absolutely no chemistry with Dakota Johnson .The story smells of staleness . We have seen the same film many times for example 9,5 weeks, secretary as far as the nudityJamie dornan thinks he is in a catwalk . His woodenness beyond words and absolutely no chemistry with Dakota Johnson .The story smells of staleness . We have seen the same film many times for example 9,5 weeks, secretary as far as the nudity goes nine songs and lie with me were much better. Adaptation of this popular book sadly delivers a big nothing. There isn't even a good love scene for Gods sake… Expand

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ANNAAKATZEFeb 14, 2015

Was ein Abschaum. Ich kann einfach diesen Film nicht empfehlen, das ist todeslangweilig und dumm! So einen Film oder eher ein Bontage Porn zu gucken, wiedert mich extrem an

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AcrofiloFeb 13, 2015

It is obviously the worst piece of crap ever. Nothing else to say but this thing demands at least 150 characters so there you go. I managed to make a more interesting comment than that movie.

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icehammer97Feb 15, 2015

This is the worst movie I have ever seen. There is no real plot or character development it is over two hours of a girl trying to change a guy and him being totally wrong for her. This is what happens when you make a movie out of a fanThis is the worst movie I have ever seen. There is no real plot or character development it is over two hours of a girl trying to change a guy and him being totally wrong for her. This is what happens when you make a movie out of a fan fiction novel. The only reason anyone is even talking about this movie is the shock value but it isn't even interesting on that level. This movie is just banking on people going because is a taboo and don't even attempt to make it a good story. It will be embarrassing in 20 years when kids ask why this movie was such a big deal and even those who liked the movie now will have no explanation.… Expand

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Mei208Feb 17, 2015

I could sh*t a better story. Enough said. now excuse me while i try to reach my one hundred and fifty character minimum because thats all i had to say

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hotfromcauldronFeb 14, 2015

Feminists yell "equality." Yet females flock to this foolish fetish feature desiring to be flogged. Not as light as Myra Breckinridge or dark as Looking for Mr. Goodbar - we end up with an interminable "twelve years a sex slave." Dialogue isFeminists yell "equality." Yet females flock to this foolish fetish feature desiring to be flogged. Not as light as Myra Breckinridge or dark as Looking for Mr. Goodbar - we end up with an interminable "twelve years a sex slave." Dialogue is kept to one syllable words - and scenes simple; Anastasia gets a perfect parking space, gawks at Mr. Grey's big building, sucks on Mr. Greys pencil and so it goes. Our heroin drowning in romanticism believes she can make a gay man straight. . Biggest downer Annie Lennox's voice over opening credits. You've come a long way baby. Not!… Expand

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TrickyPenguinHDFeb 26, 2015

Not enough sex. not kinky enough over all not porno enough. asfdssssssssfhgdsdafhkasdgskajdgsajgfdjasfkjasbcsajkhfsahfjkasbckjasbfkbasfbaskjfbaskhfsakfhasf

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RadiantRadmilaMar 4, 2015

As a girl I expected this to be a nice movie. It just isn't. It's boring and with no story at all. Avoid at all cost cause only thing I wanted to tie after this movie is a noose around my neck.

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zozo13Feb 13, 2015

It humorous what passes for movies these days. Granted the book didn't leave much of anything positive to work with. The book was a fair attempt at best to write an erotic novel. It was written at the right place and right time, and fell intoIt humorous what passes for movies these days. Granted the book didn't leave much of anything positive to work with. The book was a fair attempt at best to write an erotic novel. It was written at the right place and right time, and fell into the right hands. The movie is nothing more than a very successful attempt to cash in on a trendy book at its high point.… Expand

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knittyFeb 14, 2015

well that was a waste of a cinema ticket. so bad it dosn't deserve a thought of review. The only reason I am even bothering to review this i to warn others away from this drivel

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Darcy786Feb 14, 2015

I was embarrassed I forced my date to see this terrible movie. It turned both of us off rather than being an exciting and liberating sexual movie. I spent the rest of the day apologizing and distancing myself from the choice.

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MediliaFeb 14, 2015

I did not read the books so I was not sure exactly what I was in for. I had heard mixed reviews of the books from people saying they were sexually liberating to it being a story of abuse. I am going with the latter if the movie is anything toI did not read the books so I was not sure exactly what I was in for. I had heard mixed reviews of the books from people saying they were sexually liberating to it being a story of abuse. I am going with the latter if the movie is anything to go by. Christian Grey is a stalker and while I have loved Dornan in other work in this movie I found him flat, unappealing and impossible to connect with. Perhaps that is how Grey is supposed to be? I have not seen Johnson's other work but while she is an attractive young woman I found Ana a complete bore. I had really high hopes for this character hoping that she would be a strong woman who enters BDSM to further strengthen herself. Instead she is weak and I am surprised she resisted signing the contract and I am surprised she left at the end because in every other part of the movie she seems to give in to Grey's whims even when she has said she does not want to. I found it creepy that Grey did not take no for an answer and seduced her whenever she tried to resist him.

I was also disgusted in how they portrayed BDSM as some kind of mental disorder of Christians (Although I believe this is directly from the book)

Fifty Shades of Grey demonstrated how you can get two very attractive actors to perform a sex scene and yet have it not the vaguest bit arousing or hot. I am a huge lover of BDSM and yet found myself not even slightly amused, entertained or even aroused by the whipping or bondage. Is this not meant to be an erotic love story? Furthermore the lack of chemistry between Johnson and Dornan was so clear that I could not believe their relationship for a second.

The dialogue was laughable and cheesy. I can't even begin to express how hard it was for me to listen to the badly delivered drivel.

The movie lacked a climax (Unless the scene where he beats Ana is supposed to be that) and the best part was the ending. I wish it did end there because then I could live in the fantasy that Ana goes back to a life free from abuse and Christian gets therapy. But there are two more of these to come!

There were only two things I liked about this movie:
The soundtrack
And the scene where they discuss the terms of the contract - for in that moment there was actually a glimmer that Ana could be a strong powerful woman.

However these two things could not even earn the movie one point in my opinion. I really felt as if I wasted two hours of my life and I have never seen a movie that made me feel that way before.… Expand

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TheproeyesFeb 16, 2015

Don't waste your time. This movie sucks. It skip the content on the original books. Wooden actors, wooden script. It is a total joke. I left the theater after 1 hour and luckily I am not alone in that decision. Stop wasting your time, no,Don't waste your time. This movie sucks. It skip the content on the original books. Wooden actors, wooden script. It is a total joke. I left the theater after 1 hour and luckily I am not alone in that decision. Stop wasting your time, no, just don't even think on watching this movie.… Expand

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lealakomaFeb 16, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First things first: I have not read the book, assuming that I'm not the targeted audience, and since I have read marquise de Sade and other classics I've assumed it's not going to be even slightly inspiring. But having read that the film was supposed to be better, that a score of script doctors worked on improving the characters and the plot, and stupidly getting into the frenzy of how inappropriate it was supposed to be - I went to see it. Even with the lowest of expectations that you can possibly have I hardly managed to sit through all of it. It bored me to death. The main plot is a totally unrealistic, flat and uninspiring, it's worse than piece of fan fiction written by a seventeen year old. Since I don't know the original book, I must assume it's even worse, which makes me shiver with dread. I have no idea why this film is rated 18+ in the UK, and described as including strong sex scenes - it has rather innocent sex scenes - all three of them. I've seen much more hardcore stuff in lower rated films, this is just ridiculous to call this film erotic - it isn't. And don't get fooled - the only BDSM - related scenes are the toys inside the red room. That remain mostly unused.
But lack of sex is not the worst thing about it (although I suppose the viewers should complain about being mislead by the ad campaign around the film to believe they were going to see an erotic drama). the worst part is that I've never seen so poorly constructed characters before. They lack any dimensions, they are just two dummies, moved around by a kindergarten kid, reciting those daft, lifeless dialogues.
I have never regretted paying money to see any film - but I do now. Luckily it's unlikely anyone but the hard core fans will be going to see the next two installments of this atrocity.
The only mildly funny moment is the allusion to Jamie Dornan's role in The Fall. But it's not worth the money paid for the 2 hours of torture (and it's not the kind leading to satisfaction).
Films like this one should be forbidden. It's awful to think some people watch it religiously, but then religion is the opium for the masses. And the masses lack the taste.… Expand

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thefarknessFeb 16, 2015

ho ever made this **** movie is a **** animal well kinda just tell me that you are joking with me right? now one thing this is a movie that people like to watch and its in the movies and its a porn movie dude get a life!

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sofialexiouFeb 16, 2015

This was a horrible film. It was so unbelievably tedious, there was no real plot. You're basically just watching a relationship evolve, that's it, nothing else. It's pointless. I'm still wondering how this mess made it passed the pitch. TheThis was a horrible film. It was so unbelievably tedious, there was no real plot. You're basically just watching a relationship evolve, that's it, nothing else. It's pointless. I'm still wondering how this mess made it passed the pitch. The sex scenes were rubbish, it wasn't hot at all, it made me cringe more than anything. It was very hard to stay focused for such a long time. The film is about 2 hours long but I felt like I had been in the cinema for a about week. This should of just stayed as a dirty book, it doesn't work as a motion picture because most of the sex couldn't be put in, and that's literally the entire story, sex! If you're planning on watching this, don't. Don't waste your money.… Expand

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ThatCoolLadyFeb 16, 2015

Ana's fear was palpable. There is nothing romantic about watching her be scared and controlled. This is toned down from the book. It was awful and very triggering.

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pisarenkoFeb 16, 2015

The most crazy film in the history of cinema, such as still and movie missed, it's just nonsense !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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thedogblackFeb 18, 2015

EN - I hated the movie has nothing to do with the history of the book . Very badly managed the film. Only sex.
PT - Eu odiei o filme, não tem nada a ver com a historia do livro. Muito mal conseguido o filme. Só sexo.
ES - Yo odiaba laEN - I hated the movie has nothing to do with the history of the book . Very badly managed the film. Only sex.
PT - Eu odiei o filme, não tem nada a ver com a historia do livro. Muito mal conseguido o filme. Só sexo.
ES - Yo odiaba la película no tiene nada que ver con la historia del libro . Muy mal gestionado la película. Sólo sexo.… Expand

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CrocoduckFeb 18, 2015

This film is an embarrassment to women, not at all what I thought it was supposed to portray from the media hype. It's a movie about one mousey girl who falls for a sociopath billionaire in Munchausen's fashion. Nothing to do with the girlThis film is an embarrassment to women, not at all what I thought it was supposed to portray from the media hype. It's a movie about one mousey girl who falls for a sociopath billionaire in Munchausen's fashion. Nothing to do with the girl actually enjoying sex; a massive step backwards for women getting what they want sexually from and with a partner.… Expand

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goodmovie_loverFeb 21, 2015

Extremely tasteless, empty and vulgar, for a primitive viewer, exceptionally bad story or simply no story at all, bad screenplay, bad everything, even bad soft porno, I was driving home and thinking about “Pretty Woman”, or “Thomas CrownExtremely tasteless, empty and vulgar, for a primitive viewer, exceptionally bad story or simply no story at all, bad screenplay, bad everything, even bad soft porno, I was driving home and thinking about “Pretty Woman”, or “Thomas Crown Affair…..… Expand

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SchmakasFeb 23, 2015

Porn, Bad porn. Abused female porn.
Aren't we fighting violence against women? This movie glorifies it and tries to make it romantic.
It's not romantic , it's just porn, This movie is disgusting. I don'[t get it. Sports figures are beingPorn, Bad porn. Abused female porn.
Aren't we fighting violence against women? This movie glorifies it and tries to make it romantic.
It's not romantic , it's just porn, This movie is disgusting.
I don'[t get it. Sports figures are being shamed and loosing their jobs and Hollywood is ok with this!
Shame on you all. Horrible movie.… Expand

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