Unashamed to say I loved it

Rating: 9/10 (14 February 2015)

There's some really beautiful cinematography in this film and an amazing soundtrack to back it up. Characters are all fairly true to the novel and where the book was a little cringe- worthy to read the film is beautifully clean and well made. The scene where Christian and Ana are flying over Seattle in the helicopter was partially good in my opinion and paired with Ellie Goulding's 'Love Me Like You Do' made the sequence particularly emotional and brought tears to my eyes.
I think the casting was well done as well; Jaime Dornan is very easy on the eyes and plays the part of an aloof, intimidating businessman extremely well whilst Dakota Johnson lends herself well to the quiet, yet appealing, college student. I think some aspects of the book could have been better developed in the film, such as Christian's relationship with his family, but I'm sure that we will see much more of that in the two film yet to come. One thing that annoys me is the response of certain individuals who have watched it;
It's annoying that so many people are calling 'rape' over this film. Um, NO - every sexual act within the film is consented to by both parties which, as far as I am aware, does not constitute the allegations that Ana was raped. Yes, Christian is violent towards her and has some unusual tastes. But consensual BDSM is not rape. And BDSM is not necessarily conveyed int he right light in this film. But it is a film nonetheless - just one facet, one view, of the world. And if you thought that last scene was shocking you should go and read the book. It's worse.
Fifty Shades of Grey doesn't romanticise violence. It is one element in a complicated storyline of how two individuals learn to overcome their past troubles and differences in taste.
Enjoyed the books, loved the film and would definitely recommend it.