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50 shades of grey

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Riverwalk Tue 17-Feb-15 09:52:31

Emmerdale Marelli grin

TerriBull Tue 17-Feb-15 09:22:42

I forget to mention I am not tempted whatsoever by 50 Shades of Shite, a lot of really good films around at the moment worth seeing. I'm waiting for the Julianne Moore film about dementia and Big Eyes starring Amy Adams to be released want to see both of those.

Marelli Tue 17-Feb-15 09:21:11

Neither book nor film would float my boat, either. Is there an actual story to the book, or is it a page turner to the 'mucky bits'? Each to their own, I daresay...hmm. If the film's bad enough to make people behave violently or actually be sick in the cinema, then I can't see any romance there at all. It came out in time for Valentine's Day and apparently there were comments on social media that there is likely to be an abundance of babies being born in 9 months time for those who saw the film. hmm

pompa Tue 17-Feb-15 09:18:15

If you just want sex, go watch a porn film. Not tempted by Shades in any way whatsoever.

TerriBull Tue 17-Feb-15 09:14:46

Allegedly the writing in the books is really poor, and playwright Patrick Marber was brought in to try and salvage the script, but E James wasn't having any of it, so the film is stuck with the appalling dialogue. I think the whole premise of the story sounds really pernicious, but dressed up as a love story.

In my opinion you also need a good narrative to drive a book along, if you want sex and a brilliant plot I would recommend The Crimson Petal and the White

rockgran Tue 17-Feb-15 09:14:07

Not at all tempted - never understood the appeal of violence or pain in any situation.

Teetime Tue 17-Feb-15 09:02:30

Me too I'm with Iam64 - sounds horrific I think I would be amongst the vomiters.

Riverwalk Tue 17-Feb-15 08:59:09

Not tempted.

I've read that there was vomiting and violence at one cinema - it must be bad!

Katek Tue 17-Feb-15 08:44:36

Hall in next town is showing it as a fundraiser with touring cinema. Tickets were £10 and sold out in a day. Not for me.. I'm with iam64 on this.

KatyK Tue 17-Feb-15 08:44:24

No

Iam64 Tue 17-Feb-15 08:01:49

Not in the slightest bit tempted to either see the film or read the book. I don't understand why domestic abuse, dressed up as romance is attractive to anyone.

Marelli Tue 17-Feb-15 07:32:39

Sorry, 12Michael - I gave you a name-change just then!

Marelli Tue 17-Feb-15 07:28:56

No. Never saw Emmanuelle either, though (at first, I read this as 'Emmerdale' grin) enough soft porn in that for me, Michael12!

NfkDumpling Tue 17-Feb-15 07:23:55

Nope, not tempted.

12Michael Tue 17-Feb-15 07:15:23

Anybody tempted to see this film, got a feeling it does not match the 70`s soft porn films like Emmanuelle.
Mick