50 Shades of Grey - HONEST MOVIE REVIEW

Probably the most anticipated but also most debated film of 2015: “50 Shades of Grey”.

It is now finally out in movie theatres. As we have already read the books, we had to watch the movie as well and we'd like to share our thoughts.

Firstly, we really liked the choice of actors. Dakota Johnson does a great job at impersonating the naive, very shy Anastasia Steele. She gave her (in the book rather boring) character a nice touch up. Could have smiled a little more though..

When it comes to Jamie Dornan playing Christian Grey, the opinions differ a lot. Personally, I (Juno) think that Matt Bomer, the second one they had in mind, would have done a better job. He would have done better at impersonating the powerful character that Christian Grey definitely is. Also, who could have resisted that face: 

As you watch the movie, however, Dornan kind of grows on you.

Furthermore, in the film this unexpected element of humour was included. In the book that doesn't come across at all, but we were pleasently surprised! It sort of livens the movie up a lot.
Anybody who was expecting to see the first socially acceptable porno in movie theatres will be highly disappointed though. In Austria the age restriction is 16, so the producers can't really make it as dirty as the book. Moreover, Dornan had made a contract with them forbidding them to show too much as he wants to remain a respectable family father. *coughs*

“What is it about elevators?”

We were, however, simply blown away by the soundtrack. A few songs have already been released before hand like "Haunted" or "Crazy in Love" by Beyoncé. We think that all of the songs were picked out so well and they really add that spark to every scene.

Additionally, a great number of extraordinary artists, like The Rolling Stones, Sia, Ellie Goulding were featured ... even Oscar-nominated Danny Elfman made an appearence in this movie. Well done!

If you haven’t already seen the movie… 

Mr. Grey will see you now!