Prior Thoughts: When I first heard of this novel, I had no idea “Grey” was the name of a character. The only thing people kept telling me was,” you’ve gotta read this.” I reluctantly made this purchase, and put it off to the side for quite some time. The more I heard about this book, the more intrigued I became. So, I began reading it, then quickly put it back on the shelf after about a page or two. Sorry, if I can’t get passed the first two pages, I usually place it back on my shelf or not even bother to buy it at a bookstore. I should’ve known it would have been just as bad with the film.

50 Shades of Grey

Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson
Writing Credits: Kelly Marcel (screenplay), E. L. James (novel)
Rating: R
Duration: 125 Minutes
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release date: February 13, 2015

Cast
Dakota Johnson…Anastasia Steele
Jaime Dornan…Christian Grey

Synopsis:

“When Anastasia Steele, a literature student, goes to interview the wealthy Christian Grey as a favor to her roommate Kate Kavanagh, she encounters a beautiful, brilliant and intimidating man. The innocent and naive Ana starts to realize she wants him. Despite his enigmatic reserve and advice, she finds herself desperate to get close to him. Not able to resist Ana’s beauty and independent spirit, Christian Grey admits he wants her too, but on his own terms. Ana hesitates as she discovers the singular tastes of Christian Grey – despite the embellishments of success, his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, and his loving family, Grey is consumed by the need to control everything.
– Written by MischaLeCroix”

After the film:
First off, I’m SO GLAD I didn’t spend a penny on this piece of crap thanks to a friend who bought the tickets. I was so disappointed with this film. I honestly don’t see HOW it grossed as much as it did. Here’s what was wrong with it:
– The acting was just terrible and unrealistic.

– Christian Grey was better looking when he didn’t open his mouth.

– This was not romance but an abusive relationship which I REFUSE to support. Seriously? This dude was practically stalking her. Umm…call 911? He abused her mentally, emotionally, and physically. Am I the only one that sees that wrong? I know I’m not.

– The “sex” scenes were NOT sexy at all. AT ALL

– This man was oppressing this poor woman who still didn’t even know what she wanted. LEAVE THE GIRL ALONE.

– It was just poorly written. Horribly.

– THIS MOVIE JUST SUCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can honestly say this was one of the WORST films I’ve seen to date, and I’d like to think that I’ve seen my fair share of movies.

Rating: 0/5

If I could give it any lower, I would. Don’t waste your time on this movie. The following day, my sister and I went to see John Wick and LOVED IT right after the first 10 minutes, why? BECAUSE THERE WAS ACTUAL ACTING INVOLVED! Dakota Johnson, do us all a favor and go back to acting school. NOW. This movie was 50 shades of crap. Pure crap.

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