Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.

Director:

Sam Taylor-Johnson

Writers:

Kelly Marcel (screenplay by), E.L. James (based on the novel by)

Stars:

Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 9 wins & 26 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dakota Johnson	...	Anastasia Steele
Jamie Dornan	...	Christian Grey
Jennifer Ehle	...	Carla
Eloise Mumford	...	Kate
Victor Rasuk	...	José
Luke Grimes	...	Elliot Grey
Marcia Gay Harden	...	Mrs. Grey
Rita Ora	...	Mia Grey
Max Martini	...	Taylor
Callum Keith Rennie	...	Ray
Andrew Airlie	...	Mr. Grey
Dylan Neal	...	Bob
Elliat Albrecht	...	Olivia
Rachel Skarsten	...	Andrea
Emily Fonda	...	Martina

Storyline

When Anastasia Steele, a literature student, goes to interview the wealthy Christian Grey as a favor to her roommate Kate Kavanagh, she encounters a beautiful, brilliant and intimidating man. The innocent and naive Ana starts to realize she wants him. Despite his enigmatic reserve and advice, she finds herself desperate to get close to him. Not able to resist Ana's beauty and independent spirit, Christian Grey admits he wants her too, but on his own terms. Ana hesitates as she discovers the singular tastes of Christian Grey - despite the embellishments of success, his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, and his loving family, Grey is consumed by the need to control everything.

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Plot Keywords:

female nudity | male pubic hair | female frontal nudity | pubic hair | spanking | 

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Taglines:

Mr. Grey will see you now

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Genres:

Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content including dialogue, some unusual behavior and graphic nudity, and for language

Details

Official Sites:

Grey Enterprises Holdings website Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 February 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

50 Shades of Grey

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,600,000, 14 February 2015, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$166,167,230

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$571,006,128

Company Credits

Production Co:

Focus Features, Michael De Luca Productions, Trigger Street Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

125 min 129 min (unrated)

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital Datasat Auro 11.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During filming in Vancouver, several residents were upset over the commotion caused by the production. One man rang a cowbell out his apartment window, ruining several shots until the producers came to an agreement with him by moving the rain machine to another location.

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Goofs

When Christian is braiding Anastasia's hair, his progress with the braid varies inconsistently between shots.

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Quotes

José: Ana! I've been looking for you.
Anastasia Steele: What's up?
José: Guess what?
Anastasia Steele: What?
José: Portland Place is going to exhibit my photographs next month!
Anastasia Steele: Oh my God! Congratulations!

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Alternate Versions

3 minutes and 14 seconds were cut from the R-rated version and released as a Blu-ray exclusive edition that includes longer sex scenes.

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Connections

Featured in Cinematic Excrement: Fifty Shades of Grey (2016)

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Soundtracks

I Know You
Written by Stephan Moccio, Skylar Grey
Produced by Daniel Heath (as Dan Heath)
Co-Production by Stephan Moccio
Performed by Skylar Grey
Courtesy of KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records

User Reviews

Review based on the movie, I haven't read the books

There was absolutely no chemistry between the main actors.

The sex is about as sensual as a log of wood thrown on the road.

The sets and art direction are excellent and create the perfect ambiance.

The music is all right in terms of theme and pacing.

She was irritating and there were way too many close-ups of her. Neither her features nor her mannerism could hold it.

He was every bit of gorgeous, but with a rather wooden performance; no pun intended, because he's as sensual as last year's sock.

Will I be watching Part II ? NAY.

Will I be reading any of the books ? NAY.