Secretary
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Movie Reviews of Secretary
Movie Review: Beautiful love story, with a twist...
Summary: 5 Stars
First and foremost - this movie is NOT for everyone. "Discipline" is not for everyone. S&M is not for everyone. If however you are one who is interested in this, or at least curious this movie may be for you; if on the other hand, you believe that the lights have to be off to have s-e-x because you can't even say the word without spelling it - you should pass.
What is this movie? A wonderful story about two people who need and love each other. They are both quirky, strange, and by most "normal" peoples standards weird. They are different sides of the same coin, and this movie brings them together.
There are moments, when you'll find yourself laughing out loud at some of the parts - not because they are bad, or unintentionally funny, but because they are truly hilarious and creative. There are other moments when you hurt for the characters in the movie, not because the spanking was "too hard" but because you can see they love each other, but are too shy to admit it (even to themselves); and because of this, nearly lose each other.
The acting is well done, the story is tightly weaved. This is a fine addition to any collection. One might go so far as to say it's a 21st century celluloid Story of O.
(for those just looking for T&A - yes, it has some; but it's much, much more than that)
Movie Review: Bizarre and Wonderful. I loved it.
Summary: 5 Stars
For some reason, I never wanted to see this film. The movie poster put me off somewhat. I figured it would be just another artsy sex film, but how I was wrong. Its starts as the story of a young woman emerging from a mental hospital and back into her life with a dysfunctional family that is all too real. Unsure what to do with her life, she applies for a job as a secretary at a law firm. But this is no ordinary office and Lee is no ordinary girl. Edward and Lee begin a strange and turbulent work relationship that later develops into a Dominant/Submissive relationship. As the film progresses, it becomes more bizarre. ... What makes this film so great is Maggie. She is able to lend an innocent quality to Lee that makes her oddly enduring. Yes, she is submissive and a freak by normal standards, but she is also a demure quiet girl. James Spader is good as well in his role as the sadistic boss that oddly falls in love with her throughout the film. I have to say its one of the strangest romances captured on film and the characters are well-drawn and created in a way that makes them likeable in their own ways.
"Secretary" is a film some people will hate. Well, I loved it. Its strange and its fabulous. If you like really different movies, this is the one to see.
I give it two thumps up!
Movie Review: An Unexpected Surprise
Summary: 5 Stars
I had heard of this movie last year, but it wasn't brought to any of our local movie theaters. Then, it came out on dvd and I still hadn't rented it (even though I'm a huge James Spader fan.) After a friend recommended it to me, it still took me a month to go out and rent it. I didn't think I would like it too much, but still, James Spader lulled in my three bucks. When it was over, I was amazed. I loved this movie. It's an odd love story that just pulls the viewer in. I found it interesting that in the beginning we see Lee as a frumpy, unpolished girl who evolves into a woman in front of our eyes with the help of Mr. Grey. The formula ends with the tables turning in a sense with Lee being the dominant one in the relationship (at least I interpreted it that way.) There were moments I was laughing my butt off (four peas, a small portion of mashed, no, cream potatoes, and all the ice cream one could want) and there were moments I was in shock (bathroom, typo letter, and the lady in the next stall).
I would recommend this movie to anyone who wants a different kind of love story. James Spader did an excellent job (still can't forgive him for some of movies he's done in recent years) and Maggie Gyllenhaal was delightfully charming.
Movie Review: crazed shocking amazing brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is a testament to the new and engaging style of indie cinema. Here we have an impossibly slick and beautifully stylized love story on the edge and I'm glad to see that it's appreciated.Maggie Gyllenhaal (who I've only glimpsed in Donnie Darko and Adaptation) is stunning. Lee's journey from darkness to light, through what may be seen by many as a dark avenue, is touching and earnest. She learns to live and be comfortable in her own skin, as well as finding the strength to fight for what she wants rather than timidly taking the path others set for her. She plays opposite James Spader (a gifted and beautiful actor) naturally and without a single hitch. Their relationship grows and transforms both characters with utter grace and sensitivity.
Possibly the most amazing thing about this film is the fact that it never becomes pretentious, preachy or even slightly over the top. It is always honest, true to its characters and often comic, in spite of its rather taboo subject matter.
Wonderful as the movie is, watching it at home on DVD is not without some difficulty. If you have a player with a sound equalizer, use it. There are quite a few moments when the sound gets very soft and very loud - often back to back.
Movie Review: Great Acting by all actors and and edgy story line
Summary: 5 Stars
I first rented this movie out of curiosity not knowing if I would like it. The story centers around Lee played by Maggie Gyllenhaal, who comes out of a psychiatric hospital for a compulsion to self mutilate and hurt herself, on top of having to live in a home were her dad can be an ugly drunk and a hapless overly codependent mother played by Leslie Ann Warren . Upon her release from the hospital she plunges herself into her secretarial school where she excels and upon completion of her studies she applies for a position with a small legal office with Edward(James Spader),a rather perfectionist and imperious lawyer who tends to run secretaries out of his office. He observes her and in some ways helps her, but becomes rather severe over typos due to having no computers and typewriters being the only way to make documents. At first he admonishes her then it graduates to spankings. However once he knows of her self mutilation habit he orders her to stop to which she complies. In a way it becomes a love story and who is to really say that love must always be soft and gentle and that submissibity and domination don't turn some people's cookie. Won't give away more otherwise it gives away too much, it is different I will say that.