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ORIGINAL: sweetwhisper

i saw this movie on cable some years ago and it definitely struck a cord with me, i have seen it several times since then and never get tired of it. Sure, the characters both had their issues, but isn't that what makes the movie interesting? Besides, most of the people i know, myself included, have emotional baggage, issues, traumas, etc etc etc... Come to think about it, i don't think i really know anyone who doesn't have some issue, past or present. i could relate to Lee, eventhough i do not self injure myself, i think i displayed my masochist side in other self destructive ways. The movie isn't meant to be a documentary on BDSM, it doesn't have to represent who we are as a community and i doubt that was the intention of the creators.

The dom character (Mr. Grey) i found intruiging, he was fighting his own demons, he was fighting his own urges and displayed a sense of guilt for having those needs, to dom or to be sadistic. That i found very interesting. The secretary, Lee, was interesting to watch as well, her development from a shy depressed girl to doing what ever necessary to get what it was she wanted/needed.

As far as turn on, i found it very hot but it's not a movie i'd rent just for the sexual scenes, but then again, to me, what gets me hot is the D/s dynamics, which are clear in this film. Like with that other film, shoot, i can't remember the name, 9 weeks? whatever, it was with Kim Basinger and Rooney...oh i can't remember his name either! geez, time to buy focus factor!!! lol anywhoooo, that movie is another one that i find incredibly hot, eventhough it's a bit cheesy and all, but the dynamic between the two characters, that's what does it for me, way more than any raw sex porno.

All in all, i give the secretary a thumbs up! : )

sweetwhisper