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The Fifty Shades of Grey Novels written by E.L. James has
taken the world by storm. It is centred on a simple down to earth college
student, Anastasia Steele who falls in love with young hot Billionaire
Christian Grey. The book had everyone flipping through pages as they could not
get enough of the hot and sexy sex scenes venturing in the world of BDSM.
BDSM includes Bondage, Dominance, Submission and /or
Sadomasochism depending on the variation you prefer. The story line of the
characters can easily appear to be overshadowed due to the erotic nature of the
novel but to the core, the story is really a romantic one. The story of a
couple falling hopelessly in love with each other while Anastasia tries to
maintain her own identity while entering in this lavish fast paced life of
Christian Grey and he struggles with being a better man for her because deep
down she is the one he really wants and needs.
Silver Screen Action
The movie adaptation of this book has been the most anticipated
film for the past year. It is clear however that the movie got very mixed
reviews. A lot of people had a very strong dislike for the film which I cannot
help but think stems from something else entirely. Not to mention all the
feminist groups and Christian organizations coming out of the wood work to now
voice their opinion about the film. Many have stated that the movie is about
abuse and sends the wrong message to young women.
My question is why now? The book was published a few years
ago, why voice your opinion now? Honestly, if you don’t like something then don’t
participate in it. If something is not for you then don’t watch or entertain
it. I am not in to BDSM but I respect that there are people out there who live
like this, this is their life, for whatever reason this is the way they are and
that’s okay with me. I accept that we are not all the same and I do not feel
the need to push my opinions/ beliefs on anyone.
I thought the book was a turn on and I am not into all that
kinky stuff. I loved the book, the love story, the emotional roller-coaster and
struggles between the two was very refreshing and normal. Maybe not for the
average man seeing they are not Christian Grey but his character is not some
ridiculous hero, a figment of someone’s imagination. His character is
relatable, a real life, broken, ‘fifty shades of fucked up’ man who fell in
love.
The movie did not have all the details and may not have
perfectly portrayed all the chemistry between them aside from the sex scenes
but honestly it’s not possible to capture everything. All in all I loved the
books, I loved the movie, and the actors did a great job. I look forward to
seeing the other two films…..Hopefully!
Until Next Time……..
Witty Wednesday
