Fifty Shades of Grey

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Gabriel2205Mar 25, 2015

Sinceramente , filme completamente sem nexo , muitas pessoas dizendo sobre as cenas de nudez e explicita , mas nada supre a filma de roteirismo desse filme , o que foi esse final ? pelo amor de Deus , vamos melhorar isso , dou 5 porqueSinceramente , filme completamente sem nexo , muitas pessoas dizendo sobre as cenas de nudez e explicita , mas nada supre a filma de roteirismo desse filme , o que foi esse final ? pelo amor de Deus , vamos melhorar isso , dou 5 porque algumas partes ficaram normalizadas e dentro do contexto. Adeus e comprem 1989 no itunes… 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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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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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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MarickMar 19, 2015

All I'm saying is that I'm disappointed film. I was expecting something else entirely I, don't know why but I had a much better impression for this movie.

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jppl1999Mar 17, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be honest, I haven't read the book. So as you can see, the following will be just a vision created by what can be extracted from the movie itself: I gave it a mixed score because I considered it that way, such as if you have 0.5 and want to approximate it and the result gets to be 1. The actors are good, just that; they show failures and tend to overact, but, due to the film characteristics, that's just the minimal necessity for it. Now, what's important: the movie itself. The proposal its interesting and the exposure given to the viewers its creative; you don't usually see BDSM practice in movies, and even more, to be "socially" accepted. But that's not the principal thematic about the movie, the problem is that it gets to show hypocrisy. We have this "relationship" between Anastasia and Christian where he wants her to fit his profile and she tries to adapt to it, but it never gets fulfilled; there is always some sort of resistance between both, and mostly coming from Steele (which I find actually pretty funny), where she always plays with him, due to the intention from his to be "dominant over the submissive" but her intention is not to give in easily; that's the biggest problem and inconvenient coming from the film. They sell the movie as the "romantic story" which is in the dreams of every teenager fan of the book: Christian Grey plays with Anastasia Steele in order to obtain pleasure and satisfaction, but as the end of the movie exposes, if you retire the satisfaction from the act, then this one becomes hollow*, such as the movie.

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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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juank87Mar 15, 2015

I've watched this movie and had no good expectations about it, because always something so popular becomes in a very bad movie, the dialogues were awful, it was too slow, but i was really impressed with dakota, she was one of the fewI've watched this movie and had no good expectations about it, because always something so popular becomes in a very bad movie, the dialogues were awful, it was too slow, but i was really impressed with dakota, she was one of the few things that highlights of this movie… Expand

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ImadNMar 15, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. some body say this is a love story!!!! I don't think so. love not like this!! this is sexual dreams of the author...with this movie we see fall of the Cinema... oh **** cinema is dying help...… Expand

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KingMotleyMar 15, 2015

Worst movie I think I've ever seen. Boring, slow, and uneventful. Even the "sex" scenes were boring, and that was that bad. There was no chemistry, and the movie ended before anything interesting could happen. It might have been alrightWorst movie I think I've ever seen. Boring, slow, and uneventful. Even the "sex" scenes were boring, and that was that bad. There was no chemistry, and the movie ended before anything interesting could happen. It might have been alright if they cut an hour from the movie of useless garbage, moved it along at a much faster pace, hired some actors that could make someone believe they have some sort of feeling, and put a proper ending to the movie.… Expand

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Voice0fReasonMar 13, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was pleasantly surprised with this movie. I read a bunch of reviews on it from other users and pro critics that gave the movie a bad rap, but again, I was pleasantly surprised. Now hold it before you start flaming me and **** because that's what the internet does just hear me out.
A: A movie isn't bad because there is a lack of consent. That doesn't make a bad movie. Sure it makes a bad moral, doesn't give the right message, may encourage people, but that does NOT MAKE A BAD MOVIE.
B: She does give consent, just not written. At the graduation scene she says OK to his request. Yes he perused her, but how many movies does the guy peruse the girl or vise versa? What makes this movie different? Just because they have explicit sex scenes in it?
C: BDSM is OK. Personally, I do not like it. Does that mean whips, sticks, belts, rope, blindfolding, and gags are gross, horrifying, and disgusting? Of course! To me at least. People are into that kind of thing is a kink, and kink is wonderful. Hell people don't like my kinks or fetishes, some of which would be gross, horrifying, and disgusting to most people but that's peoples' kinks and there is nothing wrong with it. If you don't like it, that's not the movie's problem. It's yours, and why should the movie conform to your opinions? A movie is there to entertain you, and if you are not entertained by BDSM, then watch another movie, nobody is stopping you. There isn't a guy at the exit saying, "You paid for this movie so that mean's you can't leave."
D: This isn't a **** dating movie. If I wanted to have an erotic time with my partner, I wouldn't want to have it in a theatre with a big sweaty guy with a box of milk duds sitting next to me. That, and I don't watch sex scenes with my partner because that's not what I'm into.
Now that my rant is aside, the movie overall was a bit more than alright (that's a 5). The plot was surprisingly deep, showing us what a lack of communication can lead to. It also explores detrimental child abuse, the lack of two people not being able to mesh but have a deep infatuation with each other, a first relationship, and most importantly, how far can a relationship go when it's just based off of looks. It's quite emotional at parts as you feel either empathy/hatred for Grey or Anastasia. That's probably about the driving point of the film itself. The cinematography was good for the most part, scenery was great the whole way through, writing was... eh, and I'm sure glad it was a good adaptation and they didn't go strictly by the book. The only big problem I had was the acting. Not that it was all bad, but the contrast in quality between a good female role and a bad male role threw me off.
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SeanGamerDaysMar 13, 2015

I've seen alot of porn & less drama, but... awh hell... In theaters (after they left with their wife/girlfriend). People got f--king spooked & (awh hell whatever word that it fit to say). They going home and do their dirty stuff (don't botherI've seen alot of porn & less drama, but... awh hell... In theaters (after they left with their wife/girlfriend). People got f--king spooked & (awh hell whatever word that it fit to say). They going home and do their dirty stuff (don't bother asking me :( ) Honestly, It's not a perfect valentine movies, but full of people wanna watch Dakota 8008S when Dornan f--ed her, & smack her in the a--hole. But awh hell... :(… Expand

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spilchickenMar 13, 2015

ABSOLUTE, 100% GARBAGE... NO ACTING SKILLS WHATSOEVER, EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS MOVIE SUCKS HARD..ANA PLS SUCK A BIG DICK NEXT TIME YOU **** UNTALENTED ****

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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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csw12Mar 13, 2015

"Fifty Shades of Grey" is nothing more than a joke of a film but if you put aside ridiculous characters and unrealistic scenarios, it isn't that bad of a film. The film lacks passion, love and sex, not a good combo if the name of the movie"Fifty Shades of Grey" is nothing more than a joke of a film but if you put aside ridiculous characters and unrealistic scenarios, it isn't that bad of a film. The film lacks passion, love and sex, not a good combo if the name of the movie is "Fifty Shades of Grey".… 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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MattBrady99Mar 10, 2015

Fifty Shades of Grey more like Fifty Shades of Abuse.

The story is about a literature student, interviews the wealthy, intimidating Christian Grey and instantly develops an attraction to the enigmatic man. Grey is likewise drawn to Ana -Fifty Shades of Grey more like Fifty Shades of Abuse.

The story is about a literature student, interviews the wealthy, intimidating Christian Grey and instantly develops an attraction to the enigmatic man. Grey is likewise drawn to Ana - but will only agree to a relationship on his own terms. Both will discover a place where want and desire intersect.

Fifty Shades of Grey was a movie that I had zone interested in, because I was in that bad mood where if I see a best selling novel being made into a movie which is a cliche now, and now there did it with Fifty Shades of Grey which by the way the book sucked ass, yeah I red the book and I had no idea why it was a best seller it's basically porn on paper. What's more annoying is in the UK there are people on the Radio and everyone I met who was looking forward to this movie and my Question is why. The people on the Radio keep making top stories about it making it the hot headline and I'm here thinking "That's really new worthy. There's loads of usual but amazing things happening around the world and this peace of **** makes the headline. My hope for humility is slowly fading away". And that's not all, I'm not kidding you here but there actually made a headline of it's reviews it's getting and this never happened before when it comes to movies. So after seeing Fifty Shades of Grey I can say it's not as bad as people say, it's actually a lot worse then I thought.

Now let me give you the positive things in this movie: Dakota Johnson was the only good actress in this movie, she did what she can do with a god awful script that she had and shes the only one in this movie that gives it her all. The movie is shot really good as well, it fitted the movie very well, but beside's that all those good things can't hind the fact that this is a abomination against humanity, it brings shame to cinema and it should be burn in hell.

Now let's talk about Mr. Grey The Psychopath, now I got to ask you this what do women see in this guy, I mean his not charming at all, his cold, he's kind of a **** and what he want's to do is hurt you with sex, and the actor himself isn't really that good at all. And she doesn't enjoy it she only does it to make him feel good so in the sex scenes she's not enjoying it, she's getting hurt by this guy and after a while she get's crossed with him and then she runs off then start's to have thoughts about him and how she needs a man in her life so she goes back.

The writing in this movie I don't know if it's for comic relief or to be taken seriously, because the writing in this movie was absolutely atrocious and it's the most cheesiest dialogue ever put to film, it's Twilight dialogue bad.

Now is this worse than Twilight and I can't believe I'm saying this but yes it is. I found a movie that's more awful and more laughable than Twilight. I hated this movie, I hated it, I HATED IT, I HATED IT. This is the worst movie of 2015, I can't wait to forget this film. You better off seeing Kingsman: The Secret Service, I haven't see it myself yet but at least that movie looks well made and effort went into it.… Expand

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danippMar 10, 2015

Yes, we have here a poorly developed story, with some dialogues that are ridiculous and supporting characters who are totally wasted. Jamie Dornan has the phisicality that Grey demanded but he doesn't have the attitude this role required. OnYes, we have here a poorly developed story, with some dialogues that are ridiculous and supporting characters who are totally wasted. Jamie Dornan has the phisicality that Grey demanded but he doesn't have the attitude this role required. On the other hand, Johnson made an adaptation that has a stunning soundtrack, great sex scenes and Dakota gives a perfect performance as Anastasia. For fans this will be awesome and even for people who didn't read read the books this can be an interesting entertainment. It's the classical love story we all know to be honest.… Expand

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stellamarie82Mar 9, 2015

I almost did not want to watch the movie because I know it is almost impossible to capture the essence of this or any other book on film. I did, however, enjoy the movie. I think the actors portrayed the characters well and told the loveI almost did not want to watch the movie because I know it is almost impossible to capture the essence of this or any other book on film. I did, however, enjoy the movie. I think the actors portrayed the characters well and told the love story that the book is about....not the sex. When reading the book, the imagination is free to run wild and yes it is much more erotic than the film. I hated the ending as I hated the ending to the first book because it just makes you long for more.... So I immediately started to reread the 2nd book. Can't wait for the sequel.… 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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3ebfan511Mar 6, 2015

It really wasn't as bad as some are saying. For reference I am a guy who dislikes chick flicks, but I like indie artsy types of films, so I guess my 6/10 makes sense. Also, I did not read the books and you don't need to have read them toIt really wasn't as bad as some are saying. For reference I am a guy who dislikes chick flicks, but I like indie artsy types of films, so I guess my 6/10 makes sense. Also, I did not read the books and you don't need to have read them to watch or understand or even enjoy the film. I enjoyed some parts of it, some parts were a little boring, but honestly, most of the time Mr. Grey and the girl were on screen together it was pretty interesting and captured my attention. It was not a bad film.

Some of the dialogue however was bad, so bad that it made me laugh. But the guys character is supposed to be stiff, so it works. Mainly though, in terms of the sex, if you have seen a single porn in your life then it wont be anything even remotely shocking. The sex was very PG, and it was much more about foreplay, or whatever it is that women like and think about so much. That was basically the whole point of the film was some kind of long drawn out sexual foreplay. But without even much sex. It was however interesting for as long as he was on screen, and when he was not I started to get bored momentarily...(they are on screen together most of the film though.)

6/10, it was OK. Really no reason to get excited unless you are a middle aged woman, or uptight about sex.… Expand

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BrahvaMar 5, 2015

Loved it but Could have been 20 minutes shorter as it was a little slow in part. I assume that was to make us feel like the female longing for more. I think the bad reviews are from people who dont understand the people drawn to that lifeLoved it but Could have been 20 minutes shorter as it was a little slow in part. I assume that was to make us feel like the female longing for more. I think the bad reviews are from people who dont understand the people drawn to that life style. Lisa Wilkinson proves her ignorance on understanding the character Dakota plays. And the lead male is not a jerk... he is a product of abuse grooming and Lisa doesn't even see that... How rude and ignorant can people be. Human behaviour is fascinating study. Well done!… Expand

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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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asjklasjklasMar 4, 2015

If I’m being honest, I should be damning the Fifty Shades film to hell. It’s an adaption of one of the most poorly written novels in recent memory and makes the Twilight trilogy’s Stephanie Meyers—which it initially originated from, being aIf I’m being honest, I should be damning the Fifty Shades film to hell. It’s an adaption of one of the most poorly written novels in recent memory and makes the Twilight trilogy’s Stephanie Meyers—which it initially originated from, being a fan fiction—look like J.D. Salinger. It’s also one of the poorest representations of the BDSM community I’ve ever witnessed and I’d argue that it’s actually about a mentally unstable man who uses “BDSM” to stabilize his sadist mind—if I took “erotic” fan fiction seriously. But Fifty Shades of Grey just wasn’t as unwatchable as I initially predicted it to be and, to my surprise, it has entertainment value—if not in its target audience, it has laughable dialogue, cheap acting performances, and an overall sense of silliness, the way it boasts the fetish it knows nothing of, which should make it a must-see for the ones who antagonize it most. But otherwise, this isn’t a film I wouldn’t particularly remember, for better or worse, if it weren’t for the controversy, criticism and cultural criticism surrounding it. It’s merely a mediocrity dressed in clothing that might catch everyone’s attention, both good and bad, but some of us who neither treasure nor hate this franchise see how unfitting it truly is.… Expand

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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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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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sofarmanMar 4, 2015

The movie you have to know the importance of time and money.
If you want to the erotic, look at the porn that will get better
It's serious advices! Remember that.!!!

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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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namekaMar 2, 2015

I love this movie! For the past two days i watched it 3 times.. cant wait to see next part. Well done Sam Taylor-Johnson and of course Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, - it was such a pleasure to watch how they ask!
My score - 10

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LuizFelipeMar 2, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1000000000000000000000000000 with love me like you do in your soundtrack. i'm addicted in this music, is perfect, and the film is cool, only ...............… Expand

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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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yurieuMar 2, 2015

This is a movie about nothing. I left the cinema and I've asked myself, what it is all about? There is no plot, just a guy dating a girl like we see in every movie as a subplot. This movie has only the subplot. The trailer you see is theThis is a movie about nothing. I left the cinema and I've asked myself, what it is all about? There is no plot, just a guy dating a girl like we see in every movie as a subplot. This movie has only the subplot. The trailer you see is the movie itself. For those who want some hot action, sorry but there is none, just some kissing scenes and romance, and they're so poor(not even closer to those 90's soft porn). I swear, there is no sex scene and the dude does not even use all the spanking stuff he has there. When he beats her with 6 whippings(camera on dude's face, then SLAP!, then girl's face), the movie is over.… Expand

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vanemanjarresMar 2, 2015

I just love this movie, ans the actors! Me encanto la pelicula, ya quiero ver la segunda parte. Buenas actuaciones, mostraron lo mas importante del libro.

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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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mrLaaMar 1, 2015

After all the bad reviews I expected thw worst, I think the movie is actually really good. the actors, the music and the plot was clear. wowwwww I just read that grey's wife is angry heeeheeee

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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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StormmFireFeb 27, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To address a lot of the reviews stating this is glossed over domestic abuse, I have been in a relationship that was abusive to the point of having my bones broken and being emotionally and mentally terrorized. This movie is NOTHING like an abusive relationship and doesn't in any way "teach" women to stay in abusive relationships. It does however teach you to play with your partner safely, sanely and consensually.
Anastasia was given a contract to go through, pages and pages of things to agree to or turn down, on top of being reminded often she could safe word out of any activity, she was really the one in control the entire time as all submissives are in the lifestyle. Now on to the rest of it.
Anastasia desperate need to be loved, accepted, wanted...how much she wanted to love him, please him, heal him and his hurt and anguish, all those emotions flying around, filling up the space between them, I felt like I was drowning in it, like...i couldnt see past the need to be loved that she felt. The connection emotionally between the two stole the entire movie for me. I barely even registered the BDSM play aspects at all I was so caught up in the emotional roller coaster between Anastasia and Christian.
The sadness when those elevator doors closed at the end from them both was palpable. I really hope they do end up making the other movies and I truly hope the connection between the characters isn't lost along the way if different writers or directors are brought in.… Expand

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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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LuciluFeb 26, 2015

OMG. What's with all the hype with this movie??? This movie sucks ass! This movie is probably for horny teenagers or single people? Definitely not for married people. I'm beyond disappointed. My husband and I gave up watching it after 50OMG. What's with all the hype with this movie??? This movie sucks ass! This movie is probably for horny teenagers or single people? Definitely not for married people. I'm beyond disappointed. My husband and I gave up watching it after 50 minutes into the movie. … Expand

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TrickyPenguinHDFeb 26, 2015

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

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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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EVOTFeb 24, 2015

I enjoyed the movie and i thought it was great. It's not a sex movie like everyone says it is as there is a love story to it. The sex scenes are not pornographic. If people enjoyed The Wolf of Wall Street, which shows a great deal of sexI enjoyed the movie and i thought it was great. It's not a sex movie like everyone says it is as there is a love story to it. The sex scenes are not pornographic. If people enjoyed The Wolf of Wall Street, which shows a great deal of sex scenes; then they should enjoy Fifty Shades. I did not expect the movie to be like the book and glad it wasn't, because then it would ruin the excitement of reading the book and using your own imagination. Sam Taylor-Johnson and the actors did a great job and I'm looking forward to watching parts 2 and 3.… Expand

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ZambaFeb 24, 2015

I went to the movies last night waiting for a bad movie, and then went home surprised it was better than I expected. This isn't a remarkable movie, but it's fun enough. Dakota is really sexy and she portrayed the artsy nerd really well.I went to the movies last night waiting for a bad movie, and then went home surprised it was better than I expected. This isn't a remarkable movie, but it's fun enough. Dakota is really sexy and she portrayed the artsy nerd really well. Dornan was good, but less convincing than her. I think Jonathan Rhys Myers, for instance, would suit better for job. Anyway, it's a good movie. It's more romance than pure sex.… Expand

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ak33taFeb 24, 2015

loved this film i don't understand how people can say its domestic violence and rape! has no one seen or heard of bdsm? or do u just not understand it?

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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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xo_MeaganLee_oxFeb 24, 2015

My thoughts going into the movie after reading the books was that there is no way they would be able to do the sex scenes to the strength of the book, (lets face it books are always better) and they didnt, but it wasnt as weak as I thought itMy thoughts going into the movie after reading the books was that there is no way they would be able to do the sex scenes to the strength of the book, (lets face it books are always better) and they didnt, but it wasnt as weak as I thought it would be. I thought it was a great movie, well done, something we havent seen before, it was thrilling and mysterious! I cant wait for the rest of the series!… Expand

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LowbrowCinemaFeb 23, 2015

Dopey but never dull, 50 SHADES OF GREY is way too somber for its own good. Why are these films always so serious? Shouldn't S&M be fun? Or mean and nasty. Something. Luckily, saw this in Spanish in Mexico City which made it far moreDopey but never dull, 50 SHADES OF GREY is way too somber for its own good. Why are these films always so serious? Shouldn't S&M be fun? Or mean and nasty. Something. Luckily, saw this in Spanish in Mexico City which made it far more entertaining than it should be. Dakota Johnson is pretty damn good though. Question: Why does each generation need a story like this? From STORY OF O to 9 1/2 WEEKS to 50 SOMBRAS DE GREY. WHY? Inquiring minds want to know.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Andi-HFeb 21, 2015

I wouldn't say horrible,cos I'm a big fan of the book and the story,but I expected something better.They missed out the most important thing from the movie. The passion.The book is full with passion,that's why its good.I felt the movie dryI wouldn't say horrible,cos I'm a big fan of the book and the story,but I expected something better.They missed out the most important thing from the movie. The passion.The book is full with passion,that's why its good.I felt the movie dry and empty.I'm quite disappointed.… Expand

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emilionovinhFeb 20, 2015

Fan LOVED the film, what more matter? Critics? Haters? NO! They don't represent all the success that movie already is. Everybody that make a movie needs fans and people that enjoy what you do, and about this, book and movie has.

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levyfidelixFeb 20, 2015

Desde a estréia do filme baseado no livro Cinquenta Tons de Cinza, que já bateu recorde de bilheteria, tenho acompanhado a reação dos fãs, afinal de contas são estes que interessa agradar, não haters, e muito menos críticos especializados queDesde a estréia do filme baseado no livro Cinquenta Tons de Cinza, que já bateu recorde de bilheteria, tenho acompanhado a reação dos fãs, afinal de contas são estes que interessa agradar, não haters, e muito menos críticos especializados que sempre detonaram a trilogia escrita sem o menor respeito.

Quem sustenta qualquer produto são as pessoas que gostam. Harry Potter em 10 anos nunca ganhou um Oscar, nem de efeito especial, mudou alguma coisa? Crepúsculo por exemplo tem 50 milhões de seguidores no Facebook, e sempre foi massacrado.

Pois ebtão, será que eles (esmagadora maioria elas) gostaram do filme? A resposta é que 90% sim, adorou, mas sem deixar de fazer ressalvas. Muito se falou que o filme é muito resumido, corta muita coisa do livro e tem cenas de sexo mais leves, mas a grande maioria dos fãs também entendem bem, como funciona uma adaptação para o cinema, e que isso é normal.

A fidelidade do filme foi muito elogiada, o que era esperado, uma vez que a autora sempre esteve dando pitacos e decidindo detalhes nos bastidores da produção. A maior negatividade em comentários que encontrei, foi quando as paginas oficiais do livro e filme sugeriam um relacionamento com o Sr. Grey, o que mostra que o sadomasoquismo assusta muitas pessoas, e algumas desinformadas chegam a achar que se trata de violência, mas é minoria.… Expand

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mateusapresentaFeb 20, 2015

Sadomasochism is not violence you idiot, go search. A submissive has all the control. She or he sets their limits. A sub tells a dom what they will allow done. A sub says when to stop. And the movie is not about Stalk, surprise is not ilegal,Sadomasochism is not violence you idiot, go search. A submissive has all the control. She or he sets their limits. A sub tells a dom what they will allow done. A sub says when to stop. And the movie is not about Stalk, surprise is not ilegal, and Ana LOVE all that he does, she never said stop follow me. and it is a single love story, it is not moral lesson, they do right, they do wrong, they are human. It is a UNIQUE Story. Ana is testing her limits. 50 shades isn't a porno. It depicts one man's insecurity and need for control. It shows an inexperienced girl suddenly experiencing all these sensations and emotions. It shows one couple's epic love story, their pain, their lust, and their need for each other. They love each other, and their slowly admitting that to one another. If you can't see that past the physical attraction sex scenes, then you're too young to be reading this series in the first place.… Expand

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Annaca2000Feb 20, 2015

This movie blows my mind. First of all, reading the book I could not pass the first chapter. English is not my native language but I went to college and I appreciate sophisticated vocabulary . I could not believe the poor language in theThis movie blows my mind. First of all, reading the book I could not pass the first chapter. English is not my native language but I went to college and I appreciate sophisticated vocabulary . I could not believe the poor language in the book. I thought a 12 years old have written it so I was not able to read it. The only reason why I went to the theater was that I loved both trailers and the soundtrack and of course all the talking attached to the movie. I went with my girlfriends because my bf totally refused to come with me. To du stride the movie had something magical attached to it. Till this day I can't say what it was because I know this production does not qualify fior an Oscar but there is totally something magical to it. I hardly ever watch the movie fit a second time but I can't wait till it's available on dvd. I want to mention that I was very upset that the movie was qualified as soft porn. Whoever calls it that has no idea what they are talking about. Sex scenes are very tasteful and you don't get see too much of private parts in the movie. It has never been close to a any kind of porn. Also the sex scenes are very brief and not the major plot in the movie. I know for some parts the movie doesn't make sense and makes you wonder what's really going on but it's very aintriguing and pleasant to watch. The music is outstanding and complements the story very well. Overall if you are a romantic female you might love the movie as I do, but if you are a guy expecting sine action you might get really disappointed. Another thing, anyone saying this movie is promoting domestic abuse is out of their mind because everything in the movie is consensual and presented in a really fascinating way. My favorite movie in a while, thumbs up!… Expand

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joy25Feb 20, 2015

"Fifty Shades" is not a romantic movie, is the movie the abuse of female, when sexual violence become pleasure . The action is boring, chemistry between two actors in the leading role demonstrate not implication and embarrassed (the scene"Fifty Shades" is not a romantic movie, is the movie the abuse of female, when sexual violence become pleasure . The action is boring, chemistry between two actors in the leading role demonstrate not implication and embarrassed (the scene in bath). The story presented in movie is not realistic, the scenario is very simple. The movie relatively respect the book. The book is extremely pornographic but exist chemistry between Anastasia and Grey. The movie is not pornographic, is not erotic is boring..... I want to see Jamie Dornan in this role and disapointed because he's not represented in this role.… Expand

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shaunacFeb 20, 2015

let me start by saying i loved this film ! i went in with a real open mind i did expect the sex to be vary corny and just stupid like a porno but hands down you did a brilliant job of them when you watch the sex scenes you sorta think whylet me start by saying i loved this film ! i went in with a real open mind i did expect the sex to be vary corny and just stupid like a porno but hands down you did a brilliant job of them when you watch the sex scenes you sorta think why isnt my sex life that good ! i loved the movie !
i cant wait for the next one !!!!
second of all to all the people out there that are saying it abuse just sit down and shut up coz i can tell you from experiences or abuse its not ! and its really offensive that you are saying that ! this film is brilliant !… Expand

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lovaticmonster9Feb 19, 2015

It was great, loved it, Jamie and Dakota were completely fantastic. It was a great book to film adaptation, and i cannot wait for Fifty Shades Darker.

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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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SamirbaijalFeb 19, 2015

I have not read the book but really enjoyed the film. It has a bit of everything; glamour, humour and sex. It was short and easy to watch. The cast is understated but HOT which made it all the better for me. I am looking forward to seeing theI have not read the book but really enjoyed the film. It has a bit of everything; glamour, humour and sex. It was short and easy to watch. The cast is understated but HOT which made it all the better for me. I am looking forward to seeing the next part. Highly recommended!… Expand

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JILLSSFeb 19, 2015

The movie was good but not great. And here is why. If you haven't read
the books – I would not recommend seeing the movie. I really couldn't
understand how someone could understand what was going on. I think Dakota Johnson did spot on jobThe movie was good but not great. And here is why. If you haven't read
the books – I would not recommend seeing the movie. I really couldn't
understand how someone could understand what was going on. I think
Dakota Johnson did spot on job and very much portrayed the Anastasia
"Ana" like the books. I think Jamie Dornan did a good job with the
material that he had. I think that his mysterious aura, past demons and
a deeper understanding of him is revealed in book 2. My only disappointment I do think
that certain parts of the movie there was opportunities to fly a few more sparks. Positive, I was pleasantly surprised that there was quite a bit of wit and humor.

I read the trilogy three times and understood there is no way to show
the complete story (1501 pages) in a two-hour film. So, a lot people
didn't understand that the movie was ONLY PART 1. So right when you
were starting to get into the movie, it pretty much ended abruptly, and
the screen went black. It should of stated at that time Part 2 Fifty
Shades Darker coming in 2016. Universal has thankfully hired a new
screenwriter for part 2. I'm excited about that because book 2 really
gets into the guts of the story the characters and why Christian Grey
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schulmeFeb 19, 2015

I loved the movie, i love the cast, there were several parts of the book missed out but they can't include everything!!. It is so well done and i can't wait to watch the sequels.

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2speedy4um8Feb 19, 2015

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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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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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naimahFeb 18, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay where do I start?! this movie is brilliant! I loved EVERY moment. A lot of people have given the movie a really bad review with a low rating but I rate this movie a 10 out of 10!. I do believe that the users who left rubbish reviews expected more detail but they need to understand there is a difference between a book and a movie. Books contain a lot more detail than movies! I particularly think that people have left rubbish reviews because the dirty scenes were not shown in a lot of detail but WHAT DO YOU PEOPLE WANT???! if you want to see more sex then you are better off sitting at home on PORN-HUB. Christian was absolutely gorgeous! and so was Anastasia! the acting was brilliant, the movie was exactly like the book so I don't see why people are complaining, YOU WATCHED WHAT YOU READ, so what is the difference!? people expect too much.
This movie was totally worth and I will happily go again!.… Expand

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Ainsworth02Feb 18, 2015

I liked the movie.I have read the book so many times that i went into the movie expecting some thing completely different. I think that Dakota Johnson did a fantastic job as Anastasia Steele but I was not too impressed with Jamie Dornan asI liked the movie.I have read the book so many times that i went into the movie expecting some thing completely different. I think that Dakota Johnson did a fantastic job as Anastasia Steele but I was not too impressed with Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey.… Expand

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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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MyshadesofGreenFeb 18, 2015

This movie was superb! I don't understand where everyone's angst is coming from except perhaps this movie wasn't their cup of tea. Then don't watch! I found it profoundly deep, funny and eccentric. It tested the limits and brought theThis movie was superb! I don't understand where everyone's angst is coming from except perhaps this movie wasn't their cup of tea. Then don't watch! I found it profoundly deep, funny and eccentric. It tested the limits and brought the audience to a much riskier place than any other movie. This is a first in it's class. No one knows about BDSM and this is bringing it some light. You don't have to be into it...but don't condemn it either. I love it. Can't wait to own it. and I might go watch it over and over. It was close to the book as it could be and yes it felt a bit rushed in the beginning but that's with any storyline brought from a novel to the big screen. Go watch it and keep your mind open ;)… Expand

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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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brianna19Feb 17, 2015

After falling in love with the Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy, not to mention absolutely obsessed with Christian Grey and Anastasia Steel's relationship, when I heard there was a movie coming out, I had mixed feelings. E.J. James does not getAfter falling in love with the Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy, not to mention absolutely obsessed with Christian Grey and Anastasia Steel's relationship, when I heard there was a movie coming out, I had mixed feelings. E.J. James does not get enough credit for her work and like me and most other public readers of Fifty Shades, myself and others are often immediately judged. I will state that E.J. James revolutionized writing as well as giving the women an option to enjoy "porn" instead of watching the nasty, totally unrealistic scenes on our computers. Therefore with all this in mind, I was excited for the movie, I watched interviews and the trailer about a billion times, I couldn't wait. Now, my boyfriend being the boyfriend he is he said, "absolutely not" when I asked him to go see it on opening night with me, so I pushed it off until now. My person opinion is... This book is freaking hard to make into a movie and I give the directors, play writers etc... credit for giving it their best shot, but like myself and others, we all let our imaginations run wild while reading this book therefore this movie maybe appealed to someones imagination... but not mine and my roommates in particular. I thought this movie would appeal more to men than women, by this I mean I'm not trying to see boobs every other scene, but I do understand it is part of Christian Grey's "fifty shades." But this is a female fantasy/ book therefore the movie should appeal to us women! Another point, this movie moved WAY too fast! I get it you need to fit a 500 page book into a two hour movie but holy cow did they miss the connection making between Christian and Ana! I don't want to harp on this movie because like I said, it is near to impossible to appeal to everyone's imaginations. My last point would be, if you read the books and enjoy a good movie, go to the movie anyways because Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan do a fantastic job on what will probably be the hardest role they will ever play. All in all, if you haven't read the books, read them. If you haven't seen the movie and have the opportunity, like me, to go to $5 movie night take the opportunity to go see it with your girlfriends and go home to your hubbies and see what fifty shades you can come up with!… 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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bumblehawkFeb 17, 2015

Christian Grey would have been an easier man to understand if he'd been a conventional hero, fighting for his beliefs. The fact that he was flawed - a drinker, a gambler, a womanizer, driven by greed and a lust for high living - makes hisChristian Grey would have been an easier man to understand if he'd been a conventional hero, fighting for his beliefs. The fact that he was flawed - a drinker, a gambler, a womanizer, driven by greed and a lust for high living - makes his life an enigma.
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.
Why did he change? What happened to turn him from a victimizer into a humanitarian? It is to the great credit of Sam Taylor-Johnson that his film "Fifty Shades of Grey" does not even attempt to answer that question. Any possible answer would be too simple, an insult to the mystery of Grey's life. The Holocaust was a vast evil engine set whirling by racism and madness. Grey outsmarted it, in his own little corner of the war, but he seems to have had no plan, to have improvised out of impulses that remained unclear even to himself. In this movie, the best he has ever made, Taylor-Johnson treats the fact of the Holocaust and the miracle of Grey's feat without the easy formulas of fiction.
The movie is 184 minutes long, and like all great movies, it seems too short. It begins with Grey (Jamie Dornan), a tall, strong man with an intimidating physical presence. He dresses expensively and frequents nightclubs, buying caviar and champagne for Nazi officers and their girls, and he likes to get his picture taken with the top brass. He wears a Nazi party emblem proudly in his buttonhole. He has impeccable black market contacts, and he's able to find nylons, cigarettes, brandy: He is the right man to know. The authorities are happy to help him open a factory to build enameled cooking utensils that army kitchens can use. He is happy to hire Jews because their wages are lower, and Grey will get richer that way.
Grey's genius is in bribing, scheming, conning. He knows nothing about running a factory and finds Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson), a Jewish accountant, to handle that side of things. Steele moves through the streets of Krakow, hiring Jews for Grey.
Because the factory is a protected war industry, a job there may guarantee longer life.
The relationship between Grey and Steele is developed by Taylor-Johnson with enormous subtlety. At the beginning of the war, Grey wants only to make money, and at the end he wants only to save "his" Jews. We know that Steele understands this. But there is no moment when Grey and Steele bluntly state what is happening, perhaps because to say certain things aloud could result in death.
This subtlety is Taylor-Johnson's strength all through the film. His screenplay, by Kelly Marcel, based on the novel by E.L. James, isn't based on contrived melodrama. Instead, Taylor-Johnson relies on a series of incidents, seen clearly and without artificial manipulation, and by witnessing those incidents we understand what little can be known about Grey and his scheme.
We also see the Holocaust in a vivid and terrible way. Taylor-Johnson gives us a Nazi prison camp commandant named Mrs. Grey (Marcia Gay Harden) who is a study in the stupidity of evil. From the veran da of her "villa," overlooking the prison yard, she shoots Jews for target practice. (Grey is able to talk her out of this custom with an appeal to her vanity so obvious it is almost an insult.) Mrs. Grey is one of those weak hypocrites who upholds an ideal but makes herself an exception to it; she preaches the death of the Jews, and then chooses a pretty one named Kate (Eloise Mumford) to be her maid and falls in love with her. She does not find it monstrous that her people are being exterminated, and she is spared on her affectionate whim. She sees her personal needs as more important than right or wrong, life or death. Studying her, we realize that Nazism depended on people able to think like Jeffrey Dahmer.
Shooting in black and white on many of the actual locations of the events in the story (including Grey's original factory and even the gates of Auschwitz), Taylor-Johnson shows Grey dealing with the madness of the Nazi system. He bribes, he wheedles, he bluffs, he escapes discovery by the skin of his teeth. In the movie's most audacious sequence, when a trainload of his employees is mistakenly routed to Auschwitz, he walks into the death camp himself and brazenly talks the authorities out of their victims, snatching them from death and putting them back on the train to his factory.
What is most amazing about this film is how completely Taylor-Johnson serves his story. The movie is brilliantly acted, written, directed and seen. Individual scenes are masterpieces of art direction, cinematography, special effects, crowd control. Yet Taylor-Johnson, the stylist whose films often have gloried in shots we are intended to notice and remember, disappears into his work. Dornan, Johnson and the other actors are devoid of acting flourishes. There is a single-mindedness to the enterprise that is awesome.
At the end of the film, there is a sequence of overwhelming emotional impact, involving the actual people who were saved by Grey. We learn that "Grey's Jews" and their descendants today number about 6,000 and that the Jewish population of Poland is 4,000. The obvious lesson would seem to be that Grey did more than a whole nation to spare its Jews. That would be too simple. The film's message is that one man did something, while in the face of the Holocaust others were paralyzed. Perhaps it took a Christian Grey, enigmatic and reckless, without a plan, heedless of risk, a con man, to do what he did. No rational man with a sensible plan would have gotten as far.
The French author Flaubert once wrote that he disliked Uncle Tom's Cabin because the author was constantly preaching against slavery. "Does one have to make observations about slavery?" he asked. "Depict it; that's enough." And then he added, "An author in his book must be like God in the universe, present everywhere and visible nowhere." That would describe Taylor-Johnson, the author of this film. He depicts the evil of the Holocaust, and he tells an incredible story of how it was robbed of some of its intended victims. He does so without the tricks of his trade, the directorial and dramatic contrivances that would inspire the usual melodramatic payoffs. Taylor-Johnson is not visible in this film. But his restraint and passion are present in every shot.… Expand

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j1trainFeb 17, 2015

At its best, it's the kind of movie you watch with a giddy grin. Otherwise, it's obviously bad and actually pretty tame for a movie about BDSM. Dakota Johnson is great, but Jamie Dornan gives a flat performance.

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tfriesen14Feb 17, 2015

The movie was able to capitalize on the book with grace and some class. The book contained odd sex scenes and some humiliating diction, while the book centered on the foggy plot line. There is a story in the 50 shades trilogy and the firstThe movie was able to capitalize on the book with grace and some class. The book contained odd sex scenes and some humiliating diction, while the book centered on the foggy plot line. There is a story in the 50 shades trilogy and the first book is definitely the weakest. The movie tries to show the love story that is present and it does so without the "dirtiness." The movie is for fans based off a beloved book.… 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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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.
On the other hand, Danny Elfman did the score - so that's going for it, which is nice.… Expand

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ObjectivecritiFeb 17, 2015

The movie is perfect !!! The first time I saw In Russian translation and the translation is awful. Then I watched the original one!!! It is all emotions and sensations !!! Jamie and Dakota have perfect chemistry !!! I would like to seeThe movie is perfect !!! The first time I saw In Russian translation and the translation is awful. Then I watched the original one!!! It is all emotions and sensations !!! Jamie and Dakota have perfect chemistry !!! I would like to see Christian more warm in sex scenes, but it does not matter because the movie is just amazing !!! I like the way Dakota talks!!! Both Jamie and Dakota are hot and sexy, and their voices either !!! They are just made up for this roles!!! Since the first time I saw the trailer, I said Dakota is perfect Ana !!!! After I have watched the movie my expectations are really satisfied !!! Jamie also approved that he is a great actor and can create complex characters !!! Actually I am speechless !!! I am ao amazed that words are not enough to describe my feelings!!! I do not understand bad critics, it seemed that they are jealous of the movie success !!! I agreee that the book is not written in good English , but the storyline, the characters and all make me forget about the language !!!! Moreover, there is no women abuse or rape !!! Christian never does things that Ana does not approve or says NO. Even at the end of the first book, when Ana leaves Christian, he wants to get into the elevator but Ana says NO and Christian does not move!!! In some points the movie is much more better than the book , because the movie shows bold and brave Ana, and I like that Ana does not cry too much in the movie !!!! The movie creates the right atmosphere and you go deep into the story !!! I am in love with the Fifty shades of Grey book and movie !!! I am looking forward for Fifty shades Darker !!!… Expand

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TVJerryFeb 17, 2015

An awkward college grad (Dakota Johnson) is slowly seduced by a sexy young billionaire (Jamie Dornan). This is really just a cat-and-mouse romance with a BDSM twist. It's success depends on the performances of the 2 leads and the director'sAn awkward college grad (Dakota Johnson) is slowly seduced by a sexy young billionaire (Jamie Dornan). This is really just a cat-and-mouse romance with a BDSM twist. It's success depends on the performances of the 2 leads and the director's skill at maintaining tension in what's basically a dialogue. Surprisingly, Dornan is prettier than Johnson, but they both create characters that are complex and compelling. Director Sam Taylor-Johnson has filled the film with sexually-charged stress and attractively erotic sex scenes. It's every woman's dream of a dazzling, devoted lover (granted, with some emotional complications) and it's played out with alluring skill.… Expand

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AML12Feb 17, 2015

Great film! The whole cinema loved it and was shouting out for more at the end. This film is really for the fans of the books and it didn't disappoint. They have to make a sequel!

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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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ledaumasFeb 16, 2015

I did not like Ana in the book, but I loved Dakota Johnson's interpretation of Ana. Ana was an idiot in the book. I didn't like reading her dumb thoughts. In the movie, the same actions make more sense because I'm seeing what she's feelingI did not like Ana in the book, but I loved Dakota Johnson's interpretation of Ana. Ana was an idiot in the book. I didn't like reading her dumb thoughts. In the movie, the same actions make more sense because I'm seeing what she's feeling with her expressions. After all, What's s girl to do when her first boyfriend is more than kinky?… Expand

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50ShadesFeverFeb 16, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely amazing! Dakota and Jamie are perfect as Ana and Christian. They stayed pretty true to the book. Yes, they left quite a bit out, but that's expected with a film adaptation. I can't wait for Fifty Shades Darker. The only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because I felt they relied to heavily on the soundtrack to provide their emotions and thoughts where they could have added important scenes from the book. They missed a golden opportunity to show a more playful, happy Christian by not leaving out him returning to spend the night with Ana and being late for work the next morning. A first for the billionaire CEO.… 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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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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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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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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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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HaithamBFeb 16, 2015

It is such a huge thing everyone made it out to be. But indeed, it is a porno that just got lucky, with a near blink of a story and somewhat acceptable performances.

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Moralba2015Feb 16, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 50 Shades of Grey despite the very critical I think that before any review should avoid comparing it to the book. Never a movie exceeded the imagination. Technically it is very well done, photography is great, the performances are excellent and very summary captures the essence of the main drafts of the novel .They wanted to see more pornography? No need to be so explicit, strong scenes were very well worked and nudes are more emotional and real .They lead us to fully identify with the characters. It was a very good movie and look forward to continue the saga… 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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LamontRaymondFeb 16, 2015

After seeing The Fall, I expected a lot more from Jamie Dornan, and after Ben & Kate, I expected more from Dakota Johnson. I hadn't read the book, so I was expecting something similar to the B & D segments from Nymphomaniac - hardly. Not muchAfter seeing The Fall, I expected a lot more from Jamie Dornan, and after Ben & Kate, I expected more from Dakota Johnson. I hadn't read the book, so I was expecting something similar to the B & D segments from Nymphomaniac - hardly. Not much happens in this movie. Go in expecting a little T & A, and that's what you'll get. Nothing more. The better movie to see, if you're into this dominant/submissive thing, is The Secretary with James Spader and Maggie Gyllenhal.… Expand

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vegifishFeb 16, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I started to read book 2 years ago but i could never finish the book due to lack of time. as well i read the german version.. but what I like from the film is the actor and the actress are all both new faces, and it brings a lot of imagination to audience.… Expand

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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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