Arts & Entertainment

VIDEO REVIEW: Is 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Worth All the Hype?

This film critic says: "Red" is the new "Grey."

  • Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), R, 125 min, Drama, Romance
  • Opening (USA) Feb. 13, 2015
  • Stars: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan
  • Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson
  • Writers: Kelly Marcel (screenplay), E.L. James (novel)

Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, “Fifty Shades of Grey” is perhaps one of the most highly anticipated films of 2015. The on-screen adaptation of E.L. James’ erotic romance by the same title was released nationwide this Valentine’s weekend.

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The film tells the unique love story between the dashing and successful billionaire, Christian Grey, and naive college student, Anastasia Steele. Jamie Dornan stars as Grey and Dakota Johnson as Steele.

So, you’re asking-- should you go see it? Watch the movie review above if you’re looking for some motivation.

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Red is the new Grey! Go See Fifty Shades of Grey!

Photo Credit: Dakota Johnson & Jamie Dornan, Focus Features/Universal Pictures


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