Abuse or romance? Do you want it tough or tender?

Rating: 6/10 (18 June 2015)

Director Sam Taylor-Johnson gets the most out of what he has; namely the erotic novel by E.L. James. Already you hear and read...how can sexual abuse be romantic? Word of mouth puts people in the seats. Those that are not of age to enter the theater can easily buy or rent the movie. Like it or not; there are two sequels already in the works.
A recent college grad, now working in a hardware store, Anastasia Steele(Dakota Johnson), does a favor for her roommate Kate(Eloise Mumford)by going as a proxy to a job interview. She meets billionaire entrepreneur Christian Grey(Jamie Dornan). The naive Anna immediately is infatuated with her interviewer. Mr. Grey will strongly pursue the young woman with intent of introducing her to his world of sexual bondage. He up front lets Anna know that he does not do "normal" relationships; and he does not "do romance". Slowly, the young woman will entertain the thought of signing a contract to be Mr. Grey's "submissive'.
Steamy sexual scenes will sustain interest. Full nudity...no problem! One small scene in a bathtub alone is quit enough to float a boat. Maybe an armada. It is all in the eye of the beholder. Do you want sex tough or tender; or both...you got it! This film promotes the novel; what is in the book that could not make the big screen? So be it...FIFTY SHADES OF GREY.
Also appearing: Jennifer Ehle, Rita Ora, Marcia Gay Harden, Max Martin, Victor Rasuk and Andrew Airlie.