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I loved it and don't see why so many people hate it.

posted 9 years ago by jadedragoness77
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I loved it. I felt the chemistry, allure, curiosity about BDSM. I felt that his walls were breaking down and it was freaking him out. I felt that she was falling for him. I love the "sex" scenes and all of it. I am not one to like films of low quality acting, meaning, or story. I just don't get what all the fuss is about. I think it took people out of their comfort zones and they didn't like that, so they bash the movie instead of looking within at their own limited view on the world and people.

As far as the BDSM community getting all mad about it, I have NO CLUE why. There was nothing in this movie that shed any sort of bad light on their community. I think people just need to get over themselves.

Yeah the beginning was awkward, it was meant to be. The acting wasn't bad, it was awkward and that is how it was supposed to be because she was still a virgin for crying out loud, and a bit shy and awkward herself. Plus you have to think about it, they had to condense an entire book into just a couple hours so I am sure much was left out and lots was shoved in our faces to make the point and for us to get that her biting her lip--for instance--was something she did subconsciously and that it drove him mad with desire for her when she did it. Like in the beginning with the pencil. It wasn't her trying to act sexy and failing at it, it was just showing her quirk. Every good writer knows that the lead has to have some sort of endearing quirk about them, like twirling their hair, biting their lip, rubbing their forehead, or something that they do often without realizing they are doing it as part of their personality. She was shy, she bit her lip as part of that character makeup to show nervousness and/or contemplation. The way they went about showing that was a bit stupid, but did not detract from the story being told, nor did it take away from the actors characters.

Anyway, I thought it was a very good movie. Be open minded when you watch it. Put yourself in both of their shoes. Feel their connection grow and take on a life of its own. Feel him become uncomfortable with that. Feel her want more from him and him withdraw. Live in the moments with them. Don't watch it to judge it. Allow yourself to get carried away in their story. Then tell what you thought of it. Leave bias out of it.

[–] Tousdae 8 years ago

I just saw the movie last night. I really liked it. Some of the bdsm scenes made me uncomfy, but overall I really enjoyed it.

I liked their banter. They made me laugh. I was frustrated with Ana sometimes becuz she pushed him for more. Just calm down. He was changing. How couldn't she see that? He broke many of his rules for her. I was fascinated with the progression of their relationship and what goes on in both their heads to make them tick. I disagree with the abusive relationship thing. She knew and agreed to everything that they did together. I mean they went through a contract and she struck out everything that she didn't accept. I didn't find Christian attractive at all, but I thought he was sexy. I just WISH that Charlie kept the role lol

Should I read the books?

[–] shoppermom26 8 years ago

I had the exact opposite feeling. I felt no chemistry, it was woodenly acted, but I don't blame them as the dialogue is horrible, there is no action, no plot, sex was meh, the BDSM part was maligned because it was inaccurate as hell. As for the whole big book squashed into a movie? Well, nothing much happens and the book is so repetitive that not much was left out except the awful tampon scene.

I have no doubt that some hate the movie because they think that BDSM play and/or Dom/sub dynamics are wrong and they just do not understand how it is desirable. Some hate it because of they writing, acting, and general boring story.

Some love it because well, I'm really not sure, but some do love it. I do not get why this story grabbed so many when there are so many better stories that have more heat, more naughty sexiness and actual likable characters. But love it they do and if it inspired some heat well, then whatevs and good on you.

[–] digitaldiva 8 years ago

Hi shoppermom26,

E.L. James isn't a really a writer, but she's a fabulous promoter, and knew how to build a fan base. She also benefited from the devices that allowed readers to download an e-book without having to walk into a book store. I think she also attracted a number of readers who like old style, bodice-ripping romance, but she was able to update it to a contemporary novel. I've read far better romances; however, the innocent meeting a powerful anti-hero has attracted women since the Bronte sisters.

Like you, I also write romance and I don't begrudge E.L. James's success, but I feel she was in the right place at the right time.

I also agree with you about the movie and found it quite bland. I'm sure the next two will be better, they certainly won't be worse.

[–] isundling 8 years ago

I totally agree with your perception of EL James...very smart woman..it will be interesting to see if and when Crossfire books becomes a TV series...last I heard it was still in production..it will be on cable, so will allow them more freedom from ratings...this series is the closest to 50 Shades of Grey, but most fans have felt this was better written...plot very similar...Gideon Cross..confirmed bachelor, billionaire business mogul, meets Eva...budding ad assistant..and not sure why someone else isn't pursuing the R or NC17 erotic movies world..

[–] digitaldiva 8 years ago

Hi isundling,

It took Sylvia Day ages to finish the fifth book in the Crossfire series, so hopefully it will proceed to cable. She sold the rights to Lionsgate which owns Starz, the network that is producing the Outlander series. Day wants to go full force with the sexuality so I think it will be hot stuff if it ever makes it to cable.

I think there are options on a number of erotic novels, but who knows if they will ever be filmed.