Tag: Jamie Dornan
Fifty Shades Darker: Erotic sequel eases up on romance, sexuality
by Matt Ward
“Every fairy tale has a dark side.” – ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ tagline Sexual romance drama franchise “Fifty Shades” returned to theaters this weekend with the arrival of “Fifty Shades Darker,” a film that feels safer and brighter than it probably should. Adapted from the E.L. James’ novel, “Darker” follows up within days after the conclusion of 2015’s “Fifty Shades of Grey” as … Read More Fifty Shades Darker: Erotic sequel eases up on romance, sexuality
Fifty Shades of Grey: Chemistry, quality missing in film adaptation
by Matt Ward
It takes two to tango — one to lead and one to follow — in the feature film adaptation of E.L. James’ best-selling erotic novel “Fifty Shades of Grey.” The follower, Dakota Johnson as the naïve and bookish Anastasia, is a breath of fresh air anytime she appears on screen and truly gives 110 percent of herself to every scene no matter how much … Read More Fifty Shades of Grey: Chemistry, quality missing in film adaptation
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