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11% Tomatometer 209 Reviews 48% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Anastasia Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian's past start to circle them, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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Lacking enough chemistry, heat, or narrative friction to satisfy, the limp Fifty Shades Darker wants to be kinky but only serves as its own form of punishment.

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Fifty Shades Darker | Rotten Tomatoes (1) K. Austin Collins The Ringer I'll give Fifty Shades Darker this much, at least: The sex scenes are OK. Aug 10, 2017 Full Review Fifty Shades Darker | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Gary M. Kramer Salon.com Fifty Shades Darker is not darker or better. It's watered down, raincoat-brigade style erotica, even with the spiced-vanilla S&M. Mar 3, 2017 Full Review Fifty Shades Darker | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Sarah Marshall The New Republic Fifty Shades Darker, which fails so many tests of basic storytelling competence, is all the more stunning for its success at a task that most movies don't even bother attempting: depicting a woman's sexual pleasure. Feb 24, 2017 Full Review Fifty Shades Darker | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Ezequiel Obregón EscribiendoCine Intended to be a continuation, this sequel seems more like an unnecessary prolongation. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/10 Feb 28, 2023 Full Review Fifty Shades Darker | Rotten Tomatoes (5) David Gonzalez The Cinematic Reel Aided by one of the worst climaxes in film history, Fifty Shades Darker fails in every possible way. Rated: 0.5/4 Feb 18, 2022 Full Review Fifty Shades Darker | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Drew Dietsch FANDOM This will be a great film to watch on mute. Rated: 2/5 Dec 29, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joelle S The development of the characters was not to be underestimated, although some characters didn’t appear to be thoroughly presented in the storyline (hence the lack of understanding of some scenes). What left me deeply disappointed and uneasy was the quick pace of the story occurred.. the watcher didn’t have enough time to process and focus on one peculiarly that another plot twist was added. In this case I definitely stand by “less is more”. Everything was just too overwhelming and by the end of the movie you just get tired of how many plot twists there are. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/21/24 Full Review Janice Q The film, at its core, is a love story about two people who wouldn't expect to be together but they make it work. Christian changes because of Anna's love. Contrary to the harsh critical reviews, the film isn't as bad as it was made out to be. The movie successfully captures the essence of the books and fans appreciated the film's faithfulness to the novel. This film grossed a significant amount of money demonstrating its wide appeal and strong support from its fanbase. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/20/24 Full Review Anna P The utter lack of chemistry between the two leads left me frustrated. I've never been so bored during a sex scene. Christian is a terrible character and Anna's constant co-signing of his abusive behavior left me yelling at the screen. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/22/24 Full Review Elvis D La primera película fue bastante cuestionable en ciertos aspectos por ser una película de romance o por no cumplir como película erótica, pero no se podía esperar mucho al tratarse de la primera parte de la trilogía y solo sirvió como introducción. Esta segunda parte tiene casi los mismos fallos que la primera, pero hay que admitir que es mejor. Quizás haber cambiado a la directora de la película anterior por el director del clásico At Close Range y hasta haber involucrado a la autora de la novela en la producción fue un acierto.La película tiene unas pocas mejoras tanto en la historia como en el guion y en el desarrollo de Christian. Muchos han criticado a Christian por las intenciones que tenía con Anastasia en la entrega anterior, pero esta película deja en claro que se trata de alguien con un duro pasado que lo dejo psicológicamente dañado. Siempre se dice que las personas que tienen un daño psicológico que descargan sobre sus parejas siempre usan el trauma para justificar sus acciones. Aunque en parte es cierto, hay hombres que tenemos toda la justa razón en hacer eso porque necesitamos satisfacer lo que sentimos aunque sea con alguien cercano. Christian actúa como si quisiera cambiar, pero la realidad es que los hombres como él no cambiamos, solo nos adaptamos al nuevo entorno que nos ofrece una relación. Se puede notar que Anastasia también se adapta a los gustos de Christian, por más que actúe como una mujer que no quiere ser sumisa. Lo cierto es que en una relación ninguno puede cambiar aunque lo parezca, lo único que hacen es adaptarse al entorno del otro y solo el tiempo decide cuanto va a durar eso.Algunos pueden pensar que Christian realmente ama a Anastasia y otros pensaran que solo quiere poseerla. Lo cierto es que Anastasia le ofrece afecto y amor a Christian a pesar de sus gustos. La realidad es que los hombres que podemos parecer fríos, duros, perversos o unos monstruos realmente necesitamos afecto, incluso aquellos que somos incapaces de amar o sentir afecto. Anastasia hace lo correcto en entregarse a Christian porque lo que ella siente por él lo ayuda sanar. Ella también hace lo correcto en adaptarse a los gustos de Christian porque si realmente amas a alguien, debes aceptarlo tal y como es por más que sea alguien perverso o psicológicamente inestable. Sin olvidar que satisfacer sus gustos, sin cuestionarlo, también debería ser ley. Esta es sin duda la historia de romance que las chicas de hoy necesitan para darle a gente como Christian Grey ese afecto (y mascota sumisa) que tanto necesitan.Las escenas eróticas también son cortas y limitadas, pero se sienten mejores que las que había en la película anterior. Aquí son un poco más creíbles y de haber habido más, esta película quizás pudo haber estado cerca de ser lo que la película anterior no fue. Aún había más cosas que podrían haber mejorado bastante esta película, como el caso de Leila, que ofrece una cierta intriga. Este personaje sin duda hubiera aportado mucho y es una pena que también la hayan limitado.Fifty Shades Darker es una mejora que ofrece un poco más que la primera película, compensa el débil inicio de la trilogía con un mejor acercamiento a la relación de los protagonistas y es una película romántica que hace lo correcto en enseñar que los hombres como Christian Grey tienen un lado humano que necesita ser vista, comprendida y aceptada con un corazón que les ofrezca aquello que nunca tuvieron. Algo que ningún terapeuta jamás será capaz de ofrecer. Mi calificación final para esta película es un 8/10. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/14/24 Full Review Jake D Showstopping, spectacular. I am a better man having experienced this film. Don't get me wrong: it makes no sense and no three scenes feel like they're from the same film. However, forget everything you know about sex, cinematography, the way stories and pacing work, then watch it without prior knowledge of the 50 Shades franchise and you will have the time of your life. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/11/24 Full Review Blu B It's like a bad combo of a Soap Opera, Lifetime Movie, and softcore p*rn. That's the best way to describe this. Generic music, horrifically bad editing and pacing are really what kills any hope for this. Things just happen and feel so over the top with no real flow or cohesion. If you take one event out like Anna's boss or any of the dragged out sex scenes nothing is really lost. Really the only things that matter is they get bakc together and they get engaged. A whopping 5 minutes worth of actual important story. The rest is so boring and over the top trying to make up for any lack of substance. The acting isn't good mainly because the hcaracter are written terribly and there isn't much to work with. The dialouge is clunky and the motivations are always muddled and unclear. It's never really made clear at the ned of the day why Anna wants to go back with Christian. Christian is wooden and just isn't likeable at all. Everyone else is super forgettable. The cinematography is a big step down from the first one in terms of framing and camerawork and just bad overall. Half the scenes are dimly lit and the rest is just sex scenes that aren't even worth the price of admission. Why watch this when you can just watch free p*rn. This alternates between befuddled questionable decision drama and dragged out sex scenes. Skip This. They get back together and get engaged. That's all you need to know. Rated 1.5/5 Stars • Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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James Foley Director Dakota Johnson Anastasia Steele Jamie Dornan Christian Grey Eric Johnson Jack Hyde Eloise Mumford Kate Kavanagh Bella Heathcote Leila
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Synopsis When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Anastasia Steele back into his life, she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian's past start to circle them, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.

Director
James Foley

Producer
Michael De Luca, E.L. James, Dana Brunetti, Marcus Viscidi

Screenwriter
Niall Leonard

Distributor
Universal Pictures

Production Co
Universal Pictures, Perfect World Pictures, Michael De Luca

Rating
R (Some Graphic Nudity|Language|Strong Erotic Sexual Content)

Genre
Romance, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 10, 2017, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 25, 2017

Box Office (Gross USA)
$114.4M

Runtime
1h 58m

Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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What's the difference between Fifty Shades Darker unrated? ›

The unrated version includes more sex and nudity and also alternate, more explicit takes, with 2 extended sex scenes plus 1 additional one, wherein the couple engage in sex after a game of billiards. It also has two scenes with Jennifer Ehle as Carla, Dakota Johnson/Anastasia's mother.

Who is the girl that keeps showing up in Fifty Shades Darker? ›

Her name is Leila, and she's actually an ex of Christian Grey. But what exactly can we expect when it comes to the mysterious figure from Christian's past? We talked to actress Bella Heathcote at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, and she gave us all the insight we need.

How old was Dakota Johnson when she filmed Fifty Shades? ›

"No. I don't think it's a matter of regret," she said. "But no, I don't regret it." Johnson, who was 23 at the time of the first movie in which she played Anastasia Steele, said she is a "sexual person" which is "why I did those big naked movies."

Was the pool table scene in Fifty Shades Darker? ›

It's nearly impossible to spot every single difference between James Foley's film and E. L. James's book (plus, that doesn't sound like a lot of fun, and it takes a lot of work and creativity to squeeze 544 pages into a two-hour film) so here are the major ones you should care about. 1. There's no pool table sex scene.

Is Fifty Shades Darker steamy? ›

Sex, Romance & Nudity

Many long, explicit sex scenes with nudity (mostly bare breasts and buttocks, but also occasional glimpses of pubic hair -- though no full frontal as in the first film). Portrays light bondage and submission/domination scenarios, as well as oral sex and the use of several sex/novelty toys/aides.

What is Fifty Shades Darker Unmasked Extended Edition? ›

Extras: The Blu-ray serves up both the theatrical cut (118 minutes) and an 'Unmasked' version (131 minutes). Also included are two deleted scenes, a teaser for Fifty Shades Freed, and six featurettes looking at the characters, the director, the writing process and shooting specific sequences.

Does she get pregnant in 50 Shades? ›

He gives her a charm bracelet with the charms representing all their "firsts" including an ice cream cone to represent their "vanilla" relationship. Christian also gives her a car. Soon after, Ana learns that she is pregnant.

Who is the man at the end of 50 Shades Darker? ›

Jack Hyde is the main antagonist of the Fifty Shades trilogy. Hyde is also the archenemy of Christian Grey. He is portrayed by Eric Johnson in the film adaptations of the novels, who also played Tyler in Ginger Snaps and Brady in Supernatural.

Who is the girl in the photo in Fifty Shades Darker? ›

Leila Williams is a major antagonist in Fifty Shades Darker. She is the ex-lover of Christian Grey. She is based off of Victoria Sutherland. She was portrayed by Bella Heathcote.

Who was originally supposed to play in 50 Shades of Grey? ›

Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey, a 27-year-old billionaire, entrepreneur, and CEO of Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc. Charlie Hunnam was originally cast in the role, but left the film due to his schedule conflicts.

What did Dakota Johnson get paid for Fifty Shades of Grey? ›

Because Johnson was not well-known at the time of her casting, she didn't make the big bucks (well, by Hollywood standards) for the first movie in the Fifty Shades series. For Fifty Shades of Grey, Johnson was reportedly paid $250,000.

Is Dakota Johnson Don Johnson's daughter? ›

Dakota Mayi Johnson is an American actress and fashion model. She was born in Austin, Texas, and is the daughter of actors Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith. Her maternal grandmother is actress.

What is the tampon scene in Fifty Shades? ›

What's the famous 'tampon' scene in Fifty Shades of Grey? - Quora. What's the famous "tampon" scene in Fifty Shades of Grey? I f you want a summary, Grey wants to have sex while Ana is on her period, so without warning her he's going to do it, he pulls out her tampon and throws it in the toilet.

Were there body doubles in 50 Shades of Grey? ›

Dakota Johnson was apparently not the only Fifty Shades of Gray star to use a body double. Jamie Dornan reportedly had Peter James Gray stand in for him in some of his body shots in the hit erotic romance.

Who is the weird girl in Fifty Shades Darker? ›

Upon some quick Googling, I was reminded that the mystery woman is character Leila Williams, played by British actress Bella Heathcote. You may recall that Leila was an ex-submissive of Christian's who began stalking him after a bad breakup.

What's the difference between fifty shades freed and fifty shades freed unrated? ›

There is also a longer, unrated version, released chiefly for home distribution, running at 1 hr 50 min, five minutes longer. The unrated version includes, among other scenes, two with Kim Basinger, who plays Elena Lincoln, an ex-girlfriend of Christian, and supposed origin of his peculiar tastes.

What's the difference between unrated and rated edition? ›

'Unrated' is also used as a marketing term to reflect a work that contains additional material, generally implied as material that would change the rating, often represented something like, “The Unrated Edition”.

What is the difference between the theatrical and unrated version of Taken? ›

Some of the shoot outs, the torture scene and some fisticuffs have been shortened in length for the film's US release to secure a PG-13 rating. The run time difference to the international version is about three minutes.

Is there a censored version of Fifty Shades of Grey? ›

The theatrical release was somewhat censored worldwide (possibly due to rating concerns), an unrated edition would later release. Peaco*ck streams the censored version of the film. Due to the film's graphic sexual content, it was banned in a number of countries.

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