SPOILER WARNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't believe I'm writing this. I can't believe I paid $7 to see this movie. I can't believe my legs wouldn't move when I was really uncomfortable and wanted to walk out. And, I REALLY can't believe part of me is morbidly curious for the next one.
Yes, I went to see Fifty Shades. I don't know why. I had writers block, I was bored, and it's frigid outside. So, I figured go see a movie. I wanted to see the third Night at the Museum film but it's already out of theaters. So, instead of going somewhere to force myself to write, I spent money on a Twilight fan fiction film. The two girls who sat next to me were talking with me before it started and they had read the books. After they said it was waaay toned down from the books. Which made me even less inclined to read them because I was waaay uncomfortable during most of the film.
The first part of the film was mostly me giggling about how similar it was to Twilight. The characters were all too obvious. Anastasia= Bella; Christian= Edward; Jose= Jacob; Kate= Rosalie; Mama Steele= Bella's mom; and so on. When he rescues her from getting hit by the cyclist, that was the truck rescue scene. Christian talks about him not having a heart- Edward talking about not knowing if he has a soul. I could not stop laughing every time a Twilight reference came up and I wasn't even a huge fan of that franchise! But, I had seen them enough times (and read the books once) to remember them.
However, I would have preferred the sparkly vampires and shape-shifting wolf people to the other stuff. Christian Grey is messed-the-hell-UP! Many of the scenes were incredibly cringe-worthy. The "play room" for example. I don't want to sound like I'm judging or I could sound like a total prude but I don't see how being beaten and restrained is enjoyable.
I do want to make it clear to all those who say this film glamorizes rape. Ana gives consent to everything. It does make very clear that this is an abusive relationship. And, I can see how it can get confusing to people. One minute he's wining and dining her, taking her on plane and helicopter rides, dinners with his family, buying her incredible gifts like a new MacBook and a very nice car. The next, he's cold and over-dominant. I don't even think I'm properly describing it. I hate to think that people actually consider this romance. The emotional and verbal abuse is there so clearly.
At the end, the scene I could not watch was the part with the belt. She continued to question him and he takes a belt to her. He hits her six times and I was ready to cry right along with her. I was very glad when she firmly tells him to never touch her again. But, if there are more books, then the story doesn't end there and she'll go back to him.
I don't know how to rate this film. It was uncomfortable to watch about 95% of the time. I think Christian Grey is a complete psycho for taking pleasure in such things. (Okay, yes, I'm getting judgy there. But, I don't understand it) And, I'm so glad I'm not in a relationship anywhere remotely close to that.
I will say that the actor who plays Christian is incredibly good looking. And, considering what he was given, he is not a bad actor. I'd like to see him in a much better role. It's like my opinion of Liam Hemsworth who plays Gale in the Hunger Games. I think he's incredible as an actor. So gorgeous. But, I hate his character. (Team Peeta)
Like I said before, I have not read the books and I do not plan on it. Ever. It was too much for me. Plus, I heard the sex scenes are very badly written. I know there's only so many ways to describe things. I've been reading romance novels since I was about 17 so I know how cliche they sound and some I couldn't finish because they get pretty raunchy pretty quickly. To the point where there's no story anymore. But, this takes it to a whole other level. And, if this made me uncomfortable at an R-rating in the film, I can't begin to imagine the book.
At the same time, the movie just stops. It's build up, build up, and then black screen and credits. So, part of me is curious to see where the next part of the story goes. Probably equally cringe-worthy but nonetheless, the characters have fascinated me. I can't explain why. I'm surprised I've been able to talk this much about it because all I could say when the movie ended was, "That was... interesting."
I mentioned on a review someone posted on YouTube that this is what can happen when it is possible to self-publish. Even fan fiction can make it on the shelves. I'm not knocking the process. I'm self-publishing my own work and there is nothing wrong with being able to self-publish. If you have a story, you should be able to share it any way possible. It's just amazing that this series became as popular as it did. So, I've certainly got a shot with mine, right? :-)
I can't think of much more to say so I leave it to you as to whether or not you want to see it or read it. If you do leave comments, please be nice. I know a lot of people hate this movie and I can see points all the way around. I gave my opinion. Please don't slam me for it.
Have a great day!
Carey
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