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Secretary (2002) 7.0
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7.0/10 from 47,991 users
Metascore: 63/100
Reviews: 373 user | 155 critic | 39 from Metacritic.com A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one. Director:Steven Shainberg |
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Cast
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| James Spader | ... | ||
| Maggie Gyllenhaal | ... | ||
| Jeremy Davies | ... | ||
| Lesley Ann Warren | ... | ||
| Stephen McHattie | ... | ||
| Patrick Bauchau | ... | ||
| Jessica Tuck | ... | ||
| Oz Perkins | ... | ||
| Amy Locane | ... |
Lee's Sister
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| Mary Joy | ... | ||
| Michael Mantell | ... | ||
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Lily Knight | ... |
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| Sabrina Grdevich | ... | ||
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Lacey Kohl | ... | |
| Julene Renee-Preciado | ... |
Jessica
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Lee Holloway is a smart, quirky woman in her twenties who returns to her hometown in Florida after a brief stay in a mental hospital. In search of relief from herself and her oppressive childhood environment, she starts to date a nerdy friend from high school and takes a job as a secretary in a local law firm, soon developing an obsessive crush on her older boss, Mr. Grey. Through their increasingly bizarre relationship, Lee follows her deepest longings to the heights of masochism and finally to a place of self-affirmation. Written by Sujit R. Varma
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Assume the position. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong sexuality, some nudity, depiction of behavioral disorders, and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 November 2002 (Israel) See more »Also Known As:
La secretaria See more »Box Office
Budget:
$4,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$135,931 (Australia) (30 May 2003)Gross:
£829,624 (UK) (13 June 2003)Company Credits
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[pause]
E. Edward Grey: Get out.
[pause]
E. Edward Grey: Get out.
Lee: What are you do...
E. Edward Grey: Get out!
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After Mr Grey sees Lee preparing to self harm and she starts to tidy her desk the strands of hair falling in Lee's face change. First two then only one (when she holds the pencils) then two again. See more »Quotes
E. Edward Grey: I'm so sorry for what happened between us. I realise what a... terrible mistake... I made with you. And I can... only hope... that you... understand. Be assured you can count on me for excellent references.[pause]
E. Edward Grey: Get out.
[pause]
E. Edward Grey: Get out.
Lee: What are you do...
E. Edward Grey: Get out!
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'Secretary' deals with a daring and original subject and does this in an effective and funny way. Its subject is sadomasochism, its genre is a romantic comedy. The secretary is Lee Holloway (Maggie Gyllenhaal), who suffers from self-mutilation, her boss is Mr. Grey (James Spader), who seems the coldest man alive. When they are in the same room you feel that there is something there, they both feel it too. Since the movie opens with a certain S/M scene we already know that there is a point in the movie where the two must find each other and start the sadomasochism activities. I will not reveal how and when it happens, but the moment is great.
Saying too much about the story would spoil things. We laugh at the right times, which is a good thing. Considering the subject it is even hard to accomplish that since people who are not familiar with it laugh very easy when they see strange things. For most audiences the events will be strange. The original approach of the movie, the performances perfect for this movie, the funny moments and an ending that plays exactly as it should this is a good movie and one of the most original romantic comedies I have seen.