I can not agree more with this film’s synopsis. It is indeed one of the most original films I’ve seen and though not flawless, Steven Shainberg compensates it by daring to explore a genre too often left aside by other major film directors.

James Spader does an admirable job portraying Mr. Grey, but it is Maggie Gyllenhaal’s rendition of Lee that completely steals the show. A must-see, and a lesson in brave movie-making.