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Fifty Shades Darker
2017 118 min United States of America R 18+
★4.4
Drama, Romance
Director: James Foley
📖 Based on the novel
«Fifty Shades Darker»
byE. L. James
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Description
When a wounded Christian Grey tries to entice a cautious Ana 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 the couple, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.
Budget:
$55M
US Gross:
$114.58M
Worldwide:
$381.55M
Starring
Dakota Johnson
Actor
Jamie Dornan
Actor
Eric Johnson
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2018
— Worst Supporting Actress
Razzie Awards 2018
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Razzie Awards 2018
— Worst Actress
Razzie Awards 2018
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 2018
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Razzie Awards 2018
— Worst Director
Razzie Awards 2018
— Worst Screen Ensemble
Razzie Awards 2018
— Worst Screenplay
Key opinion
Fifty Shades Darker is widely regarded as a hollow, narratively thin experience that fails to evolve from its predecessor. While some viewers appreciate its polished aesthetic and popular soundtrack, the consensus among critics and many audience members points to artificial performances and a lack of emotional depth.
| Production | The film features high-quality production design and cinematography that create a visually appealing, albeit soulless, atmosphere. | |
| Score | The soundtrack is a consistent highlight, frequently cited as one of the few elements that successfully elevates the viewing experience. | |
| Screenplay | The script is roundly criticized for being empty, formulaic, and failing to provide meaningful character arcs or logical plot progression. | |
| Acting | The acting is a point of contention; some viewers find the leads adequate or functional for the genre, while many others label the performances as stiff, unconvincing, or lacking in chemistry. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is polarizing: fans of the franchise may find the focus on romance engaging, while others experience the extended runtime as an exhausting exercise in emptiness. |