Why all the negativity?

Rating: 10/10 (15 February 2015)

I have no idea why the reviews are so bad, it's well acted and the story is true to the books. They have removed the awful inner goddess nonsense too which made it much better (no 20 something woman would ever speak like that!) I would have liked more from the other characters, however, they have had to condense a book into 2 hours. Hopefully, the next 2 films will expand on these characters.
There is a lot of controversy surrounding the subject material, but it is very apparent that their relationship is based on mutual trust, understanding and consent. The film highlights this more than the book does, so be assured that it in no way 'glamourises' domestic violence (frankly, to compare this film to victims of domestic violence only does an injustice to them and further alienates people who enjoy a BDSM lifestyle)
I get the impression that the media (and people who are not fans) enjoy looking down their noses at this film, and anyone who enjoyed watching it. It is not an art-house film, it does not pretend to be. It's a fantasy love story about a couple who are figuring out how to be together when they want different things from each other, which is really what most relationships are about - compromise. Although not art house, it is beautifully shot.
If you enjoyed reading the book you will probably like the film too. Don't worry about what the professional film critics say you should be reading or watching! They are not the target demographic so their opinion is pretty much redundant here. It may just be the case that a few bad reviews came in, it snowballed into 'mob mentality' and then everyone wanted to jump on the hate bandwagon.
I was glad to see a woman on screen with normal pubic hair, boobs and a healthy figure. After a while seeing stick thin women, or porn star types gets a little boring not to mention depressing. To those who have said she is plain or flat chested, this is what a normal healthy woman looks like and I feel sorry for their wives or girlfriends (if they have them) if you don't see this. it is also important to remember that this was written by a woman, directed by a woman, screenplay by a woman about a woman and female sexuality. The sex scenes in the books and film mainly focus on her satisfaction and enjoyment, not his, which is probably why it has been so successful with women world wide (men, this is important for you to understand!)
I didn't agree with the implied mental illness associated with a BDSM lifestyle, however, E L James has said that she didn't know much about it before she wrote the story and as she never expected this to go much further than a fan site, this can be put down to ignorance.
The humour in the film makes it more than just a 'sex film', its a rom com...with a dom (couldn't help it!)
I am only giving this film a 10/10 to make up for the abundance of unfair harsh reviews, its more like an 7 or 8/10. It does what it was intended for, provides a fantasy for 2 hours. Im confused as to what people expected from this film. Also, there are a few cheesy lines in it.
and finally, who doesn't like a film with a naked Jamie Dornan in it! Come on people!