I Don't Know What To Say ..

Rating: Null/10 (17 February 2015)

I was very excited to see this movie and I am glad I have seen it. However, I expected more because I truly enjoyed the books. I understand that in comparison to other novels such as Catcher in the Rye - the writing of the book does not meet their standards. However, the topic of BDSM, sex, love, general shock value, as well as the writers ability to grab superficial interests (even ones we admit we do not have) is amazing.
I expected more out of the last sex scene. It should have been far more climatic and longer because the sex scenes are obviously an important factor.
As well, I wish that most of the lines that Christian recited were taken seriously, creating a greater intensity. I know that the movie had many moments of comedic relief but in the books I did not see it that way. He seemed very awkward and lacked the emotion and confidence that I had envisioned. I wanted to see more dominance - like that of the scene in which he sneaks into Anna's apartment and takes her from behind - slapping her backside and spitting out a tip of the condom wrapper, as if "That's right, this what I'm about, problem?". Jamie is very clean cut, which is what Mr. Grey is, but Jamie's portrayal lacks the alpha male or rough edges necessary for this role. Take for instance, when Christian quoted, "I don't make love. I f**k ... hard". That should have made my knees weak sending me into circulatory shock ... but I thought, "Well ... okay? ..."
Third of all, I wish the conversations had more intellect. Fourth of all, I feel there was not enough chemistry between the two which hindered the softer scenes and made it awkward (not the good kind of awkward) when he would frequently touch her face passionately.
I had an idea of how this movie would play out and it is similar to the bondage scenes in Nymphomatic Volume 2. (Definitely see that and compare!) I wish that perhaps Lena Dunham (creator of the television show Girls) would have contributed to the making of this movie because ... her tastes are very 'similar' ...
Overall, regardless of how tasteless viewers felt the production of movie was, the popularity was enough to generate wonderful sales. They probably do not give a care about the ratings because they are laughing all the way to the bank! $$$