After an enticing buildup from the novel, the movie 50 Shades of Grey, by E.L. James, was a sensual movie that left many viewers with mixed emotions.
To open the movie, Anastasia Steele, referred to as Ana, subjects herself to interview billionaire Christian Grey for her roommate who has fallen sick. She meets him at his Grey House, home to Grey Enterprises, in Seattle. Stumbling over her words as she meets Grey, the two begin a whirlwind of emotions that can hardly be called a romantic relationship.
“I loved the books, but I thought the movie could’ve been a little better” said Longwood University junior, Molly Watson. However she did think that after reading the book it is worth spending the money to see the movie.
Contrastingly, Longwood University senior, Kenny Cassidy did not enjoy the movie as much. He stated, “I thought it was too slow.”
It seems as if seeing the movie without first reading the book negatively affected the reviews of the movie.
“I never read the book, but I was just expecting a different ending from the movie. It surprised me” Stated Longwood University Junior, Georgia Skipper.
Likewise, Macy Magee, Longwood Junior, said, “I need to read the book because then maybe I would understand the messed up relationship. I liked the movie at first, but I definitely did not like the ending.” She also continue to say “I was hoping for more, and it just never happened.”
In the movie, there were many intense sex scenes involving Grey and Steele. Outside of the sheets, Grey was an extremely flawed man. I would classify him as a womanizer, and a man who is driven off of greed and the need for lust. He controls Steele and the men she talks to and the amount that she drinks. He even goes as far as to travel to meet her, just to entice her and pull her further into his grasp. Stringing Steele along with her hope being that he may just fall in love with her, the way she has fallen for him.
However, there is no love in this movie, and Grey makes it very clear that he is incapable of loving any woman. He has no feeling besides what he can make Steele feel in the bedroom.
“I think in a weird and unhealthy way it portrays a relationship” said Longwood freshman, Reghan Slater. She stated, “ I actually loved it. I read all three books in the series and I thought that the movie did a good job representing it.”
The movie had more than just a plot to make it enticing to viewers. The soundtrack, featuring songs by famous singers like Elle Golding and Beyonce, was phenomenal.
“I wish “Crazy Love” was on Spotify,” said Longwood Junior, Alexis Kiriakos, “I loved the remake.”
Christian Grey played by actor, Jamie Dornan, and Ana Steele played by Dakota Johnson were simply sensual together. However, I feel that in many ways, Dakota Johnson outplayed Dornan. While Dornan fulfilled his duty as an actor, he does not take his acting any further than the book portrayed him. Johnson took her role a leap further and finds humor in her character and truly bests the material she’s given for a raunchy sex movie.
According to The Guardian, 50 Shades of Grey has already scored a $248 million box office for the opening weekend. Earning it a spot above the highest grossing film, Avatar.
While the R-Rated film may cause hearts to beat a little faster and eyes to be covered for certain scenes, sultry lead to success for this movie for beforehand book readers. Walking in off the street for this film may provide for 2 hours of confusion and dislike.
