Instead of a Valentine’s date; I had a ‘galantine’s date with my roommate! We had a delicious thai dinner and then we went to see the new movie; 50 Shades Darker.
I don’t think I’ve ever written a movie review on my blog; but felt compelled to write one about this particular movie.
You may remember there was a trilogy of books that women all over the country were creaming over. And yes, I did read them. I hated them. I only read them for the sex scenes. Those were hot.
I wish I could say the same for this 2nd movie! Honestly; my favorite part of the whole movie was when the lead male character, Christian Grey, got down on the floor in the slave position (also known as nadu). Now that was absolutely delicious.
The rest of the film though; all I can say is that it’s completely cheesy and thrown together. There really is no D/s aspect; apparently he’s had submissive slaves in the past but I feel absolutely no ‘dominant’ energy from the actor. None. I don’t feel like the power exchange has anything to do with D/s as much as a boy that wants to get his way. He’s sexy as hell though and that may be the only redeeming thing about it at all.
Don’t expect to learn anything at all about BDSM, kink or fetishes at all. Even when they did add some sex toys (like vaginal balls, nipple clamps, a spreader bar); it was only for a moment or two and not nearly enough.
Two thumbs wayyyyy down from me. Too bad.
Has Hollywood ever told an important story correctly and completely? Not to my knowledge. For this reason I stopped giving them my money or my attention many years ago. But a surfing film… ???? ???? ???? ????
So glad you posted this! I was thinking of seeing that movie, as I saw the first and thought it was also horrible, but thought, well maybe it got better. I even bought the book and half-read that. When will I ever learn? I also think it’s all cheesy. The writer doesn’t know crap about BDSM. I am still wondering why a cousin of mine thinks this is the best movie since sliced bread. So weird….