Surprisingly Better Than Expected

Rating: 7/10 (17 February 2015)

Firstly, let me just say I have not read the books. I heard nothing but people rubbishing this prior to watching it at my local theatre last night. I walked into the cinema expecting to have a bit of a chuckle and I walked out of the film surprised at how much I liked it! The other reviewers are correct in stating there was very little, to no, sexual chemistry apparent between Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson although in spite of this, I feel they each played their respective roles quite well. From what I am told there was a fair bit of material left out of the film. All in all, a rather enjoyable movie to go and see provided you leave any high expectations at home....and no, I will not be rushing out to buy the books :)