What did people expect?

Rating: 9/10 (25 February 2015)

I have read a lot of the reviews listed on here, and I have to say I do not know what you expected from the film. Seeing as it was based on poorly written books I think the they have worked wonders. I loved the books even though they were not literary masterpieces. I loved the love story that wove through the 3 books, and this is what the director has chosen to go with rather than just the S&M angle. There is no rape or domestic abuse in the film so where people get that from is beyond me. All the sex is consensual and I think very well done. Jamie Dornan played Christian brilliantly even if occasionally you could occasionally just hear a slight Irish lilt.. in the book he is a control freak and very closed off so how else was he supposed to portray him?? I was not keen on Dakota Johnson when I heard she was playing Ana but I think she grew better as the film progressed. I loved the ending it left you wanting more, and I really hope that they ignore the harsh reviews and listen to the majority and make the other 2 films as it is a trilogy.