fifty shades of grey

emdeesea

PRMinx wrote: »

emdeesea wrote: »

PRMinx wrote: »

emdeesea wrote: »

If you like that sort of thing, read "The Story of O."

Fifty Shades is just juvenile Twilight fan fiction.

The Story of O is on the complete opposite spectrum. Definitely not for anyone looking for some light reading/light exploration. I started it because I thought "hey! Anne Rice!". Holy crap....

I tried to read the Anne Rice books - I got a whole 100 pages into the first book, Sleeping Beauty - it was so incredibly stupid, I gave up.

I agree. I put it down pretty much right away.

Did I get the two books confused? Who wrote the Story of O?

The Story of O was written by Anne Desclos (pen name Pauline Reage) in 1954.

Of course, if you want to go back, back, back you can read the works by the Marquis de Sade like Justine or Philosophy in the Bedroom. He was certainly an interesting individual, to say the least, lol.

JeriAnne84

If they had it so Predator came in and killed both Ana and Christian I'd watch it.

WarDamnJay

JeriAnne84 wrote: »

If they had it so Predator came in and killed both Ana and Christian I'd watch it.

That is the greatest thing I've ever heard! I'd go pay to see that!

Azexas

JeriAnne84 wrote: »

If they had it so Predator came in and killed both Ana and Christian I'd watch it.

Now there is a movie I would spend money on!

Leyalin

I'm going to stay home and watch The Secretary instead. Much better movie imo.

BigBadWolf__

they should just rename it to 50 Shades of Beige

The_Morrighan

I'd pay to see the predator as for 50 shades of grey the books were really weak. As for the film no thanks not my thing at all

BRB_sardines

I have no interest in 50 shades of vanilla

ruperthumphrey

I read more than half way through the first book wondering when it was going to get exciting....Holy smokes, Harlequin ROmance are better books than this drivel. Glad I got that book at a yard sale.

missbp

I read the books. Seeing the film this evening with a girlfriend. My thoughts . . . it was a mindless read. I read all sorts of books, and sometimes I am just looking for a distration from the monotany of life. 50 Shades was that. Also, I found myself in situations where people were constantly talking about the book. It was nice to be able to participate in the conversations. I think the movie will be the same. I am not expecting to be all warm and tingly when I leave the theater (If I am . . . Yay). Nor am I expecting to have my mind stimulated. I am taking it for what it is . . . a fun way to spend an evening with a good friend. I guess either I am a brainless twit . . . or possibly smart enough to not overthink it, and just take it for what it is.

TR0berts

I have not tried to read it. But my wife has. Keep in mind, she tends to like a lot of the Twilight and Divergent and whatnot that would be generally the same sort of audience.

She said it was far and away the worst POS she's ever read.

jazzine1

missbp wrote: »

I read the books. Seeing the film this evening with a girlfriend. I am not expecting to be all warm and tingly when I leave the theater.. Nor am I expecting to have my mind stimulated. I am taking it for what it is . . . a fun way to spend an evening with a good friend. I guess either I am a brainless twit . . . or possibly smart enough to not overthink it, and just take it for what it is.

I totally agree with you on what this movie/book is.
It is what it is and nothing more.

Noelv1976

If its about BDSM, just watch porn or read a few articles from Literotica.com. It's all free!! I mean, that's what I heard. *ehem*

kamakazeekim

I couldn't get past the first couple of pages because it was so poorly written. I doubt I'll see the movie unless it's on amazon and I'm bored out of my mind.

Mishy

I tried to read it. 15 minutes of my life I'll never get back. And typically I like those kinds of reads.

salembambi

JeriAnne84 wrote: »

If they had it so Predator came in and killed both Ana and Christian I'd watch it.

and also

It is a movie that romanticizes abusive relationships , it is utter dumpster filth
try supporting something that isnt so disgusting for once in youur life

TheRoadDog

Here is a review of the movie.

http://www.break.com/video/brutal-review-of-50-shades-of-grey-2819985

FabulousFantasticFifty

I'd rather go see

BinaryPulsar

I didn't read the books. I decided to see the movie since everyone was passionately hating it so much I kind of wanted to know something about it. It wasn't good. It wasn't shocking or exciting. It was bland and boring, and laughable. And it was just a movie and will not be the downfall of our society as people are making it sound.

I would like to say that everyone says, "Just watch porn". But, a sexy movie and porn are two different things and experiences. Porn is about sex with very bad acting, bad storylines, and to be honest it doesn't always appeal to me (sometimes it's ok, but always involves overlooking the blah aspects). I enjoy having sex more than watching other people do it. But, on occasion I do enjoy a movie with a sexy storyline. Movies have better acting, better writing, and it's going into the experience of a story, in a theatre. I like that. We have a nice theatre here for adults only that is also a restaurant and bar (you get served right at the recliner style movie seats). 50 Shades of Grey didn't do it for me. But, I do sometimes like a sexy movie. If I wanted to watch porn, I would. Porn and movies are not the same experience. People don't go to a movie expecting porn. They go expecting a movie. And it doesn't mean they are afraid of porn. It's just different. And I like a sexy element in a movie. The movie doesn't have to be fantastic. But, 50 Shades of Grey wasn't even sort of good at all. I liked the movie Killing me Softly (which also got terrible reviews). It had a weird plot element and particularly the ending. But, Heather Graham is so gorgeous, her clothing was beautiful and sexy and matched with the feeling they were going for in the movie (her sexual awakening), and the storyline was mostly around the sex without a lot of boring in between time, and good sex scenes. All of the main characters were attractive. Secretary is good as well. And probably other movies that I am forgetting or that I didn't see. Henry and June was a good sexy story, I thought.

Maybe part of the reason I prefer movies over porn is because I have an interest in the clothing and costume design.

I have read very short story erotica (a couple page long stories) and at times it was good, but it's not really my thing.

And maybe I should add that I prefer artistic erotica photos over porn. It's just prettier, more professional, more well done, interesting, and successfully sexy, often with dancers.

I read a somewhat interesting scientific look at sexuality and porn/erotica called A Billion Wicked Thoughts. I didn't relate to the description of the heterosexual women. But, then when they described the bisexual woman I did relate more to that (I am bisexual).

Here is an accurate review: http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2015/02/12/fifty_shades_of_grey_is_a_great_bad_movie_it_s_perfect_for_hate_readers.html

Oh, also. In the theatre the demographics were about half the people attending were couples (I also brought my husband). Then one single woman that sat near me and talked with me before and after. The rest of the theatre was two large groups of lively women. At the end of the movie everyone verbally exclaimed in such a way to express they did not like the movie or the ending.

This is my very long assessment. Lol

lisalips30

i still have yet to see it.. anything that will make my body, my mind feel good, why not? regardless of how some people see it, its sex, and sex is good.

Noelv1976

Sex is good if the person wants it. not when they're forced to it....but I don't mind the sex

BinaryPulsar

Noelv1976 wrote: »

Sex is good if the person wants it. not when they're forced to it....but I don't mind the sex

I don't know what the book was like. In the movie Ana was portrayed as sexually boring, and so was Christian. But, every time they had sex she was fully consenting and enjoyed it. There was no rape in the movie what-so-ever. It was all fully consenting.

LisaMahlet

Same here.....not going to see the movie. Just confirms that two adults should do what turns them on.

Pangeekon

50 Shades of Grey originally started out as a Twilight fanfiction. It's pretty obvious, too, if you put them side by side. The plot is very similar. Both of these books glorify abusive relationships. Edward and Christian are both controlling over their victims. Christian is much more violent and openly abusive to Ana, especially during sex. The book is not depicting BDSM but rather rape. It reinforces rape culture.

Not to mention it's poorly written. I mean, how many times did she write "there" instead of her vag? Can we please move on from the pretentious-pathetic-insecure-but-gorgeous-girl stereotype? There are so many more interesting characters we could explore.

Mommaannie2510

Cparent04 wrote: »

I will be the odd man out.... I loved the books. Not because they are well written but because it was a really easy read which is what this busy, tired momma was looking for. I didn't really find the books any more descriptive than your average romance novel just that the type of sex they were having was a bit taboo. My fav parts of the book was the witty banter in the txt messages and emails

^^^about the texts and emails... That was mine too! It was super easy to read having two young kids. I honestly stated skipping the sex parts once I got to book 3!

jonnyman41

the fact that the book is very badly written is one thing but if you read it with a different mind set..(look at the messages it sends) then it is awful. the whole premise is based round a damaged man with control issues that a woman has to bear with in order to help him despite the fact that he is controlling and uses consensual violence. (he punishes her for misbehaviour according to his controlling rules and she enjoys it!!!!)

eileensofianmushinfine

Cparent04 wrote: »

I will be the odd man out.... I loved the books. Not because they are well written but because it was a really easy read which is what this busy, tired momma was looking for. I didn't really find the books any more descriptive than your average romance novel just that the type of sex they were having was a bit taboo. My fav parts of the book was the witty banter in the txt messages and emails

I'll agree with you. I certainly didn't read it as good literature -- just another 3 romance novels in my repetoire. I'm looking forward to the movie -- and may drag my husband to go if none of my friends are available.

FarmallMom71

I read all 3 books and couldn't see what the excitement over them was. Really truly a bore read And didn't turn me on at all - hoped maybe movie would be better - didn't get to see it on Valentine's Day like I wanted - so maybe it's a good thing because a lot of people have told me its a dud.

smashley_mashley

I didn't mind the books... Mindless drivel to take my mind off mundane normal life. Will I see the movie... Nope...it's pro ably terrible. Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy) was originally supposed to play Christian and I totally could have seen him in that role by I think it would have been career suicide dor him. I know nothing of Jamie Dornan.

myfelinepal

50 shades of grey; what middle aged women do when they're not in Zumba class.