BERLIN, Feb 12 — The long awaited movie adaptation of the E.L. James novel ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ finally and officially landed when the world premiere took place yesterday as part of the Berlin film festival.
Like the book, the film has received mixed reviews to date, which was something the male lead Jamie Dornan pointed out on the red carpet.
“It seems that it’s to a lot of people’s taste, One hundred million people it’s hard to argue with according to the books but there’ll be people who have an opinion before it comes out and you can’t stop that. That’s their prerogative.”
Dornan plays Christian Grey, a good-looking wealthy businessman who begins a relationship with literature student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson). However, his sexual needs are an unexpected surprise for Anastasia.
The film has generated additional debate after a protest group has stated that ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ is advocating domestic violence.
Dakota Johnson, who is daughter of Hollywood actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, defended the film.
“You know, everything Anastasia does is completely her choice and it’s consensual and no person is abused in the movie and I think it’s a closed-minded outlook.”
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ is opening worldwide on Valentine’s Day. — Reuters
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