Movie was done right!

Rating: 9/10 (16 February 2015)

I didn't know what to expect, after reading the books, and negative reviews. This is the first movie review I've written in my 48 years, but I felt the need to come to it's defense somewhat. I felt it was more a love story, than soft porn, as some suggest. The people who have read all three books are the only ones who can understand why Christian has this dark side. Those who have not, should not be so quick to judge the "type of movie" this is. (there are far more explicit series on cable like Game of Thrones). I was also skeptical of the actors and if they could portray the characters well....I was NOT disappointed, in fact quite the opposite. I felt the steaminess from their first encounter. From her sweet voice, you feel her innocence....from his intense eyes and stern brow, you feel his seriousness...all the way through the movie. There is some comedy to lighten the mood, just when it's needed. There's just enough bedroom action to make it real without going too far. Well done! And I give it 9 out of 10, not because it's the best movie I've ever seen, but because it's exactly what I envisioned from the book. This is one that DID live up to the book.