not bad, but...

Rating: 5/10 (3 March 2015)

I read the books, they certainly aren't like the literary giants they speak of in the novels, but it's fun literature, and a decent story. The Fifty Shades trilogy isn't about BDSM, or a man taking control of or abusing a woman. It is about a man and a woman who fall in love and change one another's lives. It's about a woman who wants to explore her sexuality with an unusual man. It is a story, and just that. Its fantastical, ridiculous at times, and far fetched. But isn't that what the reader is looking for? To escape from reality? I feel the movie missed the heart of the books. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great either. As usual if you didn't read the books you will miss out on the entire point. It's the usual reason a book to film fails in the eyes of the readers. It's the most difficult thing to do because everyone's perceptions are different and it is impossible to bring to life what millions have different ideas and pictures of in their minds. If they go on to make the next two they can redeem themselves and improve upon the things they missed in the first film. I hope that they do.If you loved the books I suggest you go see it. If you want to see it for the hype, don't bother. If you want to know the story, read the books first.