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Bashing
Fifty Shades of Grey
is
like er, flogging a dead horse.
Like
Twilight
and
Star Trek
, you’re
either into it or you’re not. The fact
that E.L. James’s “mummy porn”
bestseller has sold over 100 million
copies worldwide would suggest
there’s a fervent female fanbase,
and that’s who this film adaptation
is for. Student Anastasia Steele
(Dakota Johnson) is swept off
her feet by brooding, charismatic
and filthy rich businessman Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan),
only to discover his interests in the bedroom involve
her complete submission to his BDSM fantasies – after
signing a contract of consent, of course. Given all the hype
surrounding the novel’s exploration of fetish subculture
(and appalling prose), you could be forgiven for expecting
a raunchy, R-rated romp. But this MA15+ film is instead a
tastefully shot and mildly erotic romantic drama that’s as
cautious as its protagonist when it comes to exploring the
provocative, sexually-charged subject matter. A riding crop
caressing Ana’s naked shoulder while Beyoncé croons on
the (carefully curated) soundtrack is about as sexy as it gets.
Fifty Shades of Grey
is
9 1/2 Weeks
for a new generation,
with Johnson’s Ana a wide-eyed innocent and Dornan’s Grey
an escapee from a Bret Easton Ellis film. • See page 34
Of human bondage.
FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
After two decades of badgering
by fans, Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels
and the Farrelly Brothers have
finally given them want they
want – a sequel to 1994
comedy smash hit
Dumb &
Dumber
. So, better late than
never? Well, sort of. This belated
follow-up does remain faithful to
the original’s rampant stupidity,
cringe-inducing and gross-out
humour, with Carrey and Daniels
proving that with age does not
always come wisdom (cue catheter sight gag). And
there are ample laughs to be had throughout, even if
a lot of them are from recycled jokes. Harry (Daniels)
needs a kidney transplant from a living relative, so
the pair hit the road in their dogmobile in the hope of
reuniting him with his long lost daughter, who in turn
becomes the love interest of Lloyd (Carrey).
Dumb
and Dumber To
may not be the comedy masterpiece
that fans have waited 20 years to see, but it’s still
funnier than the egregious 2003 prequel,
Dumb and
Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd.
Older but not wiser.
DUMB AND DUMBER TO
DVD & BD
The World of
Fifty Shades of
Grey
– Friends and Family
Behind the Shades
BD ONLY
Unrated and Theatrical
Versions
The World of
Fifty Shades of Grey
Christian Grey Profile
Jamie Dornan Profile
Christian’s Apartment
Christian’s Wardrobe
A Rich Man’s Toys
All About Ana
Dakota Johnson Profile
Ana’s World
Ana’s Wardrobe
E.L. James & Fifty Shades
Fifty Shades: The Pleasure
of Pain
360° Set Tours
Music Videos from Skylar Grey,
The Weekend and Ellie Goulding
9 1/2 Weeks
EXTRAS
FURTHER VIEWING
Release Date:
21/05/15
Format:
BD ONLY
Alternate Opening
Dumb and Dumber To
for
dummies
Remember What Made You
Dumb in the First Place
Hire a Big, Dumb Cast (of
smart people)
Remember: There are no small
roles, just plenty of dumb ones
Comedy, Schmomedy…you
gotta have dumb stunts and
visual effects
Don’t Ride Dirty…Ride Dumb
Cut Dumb
Why It’s Smart to Get Dumb
Deleted/Extended Scenes
Gag Reel
Feature Commentary
Dumb & Dumber
EXTRAS
FURTHER VIEWING
Release Date:
14/05/15
Format:
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