James Spader is in yet another role where he's a creepy, perverted type.
When James Spader asks you "Do you really want to be my secretary?", you just say yes. Or rather, "Yes, sir." Funny, sexy and well-paced, it was still delicious in a repeat viewing after a decade.
Speaking as a sadist, I'm glad that our kind has been given a true love story.
It's not a good movie by any means. The protagonist is a whiny little brat. But I enjoyed portions.
I couldn't help but finding the protagonist annoying. She just came of as a stupid little schoolgirl.
Slightly unsettling to find yourself sympathise with the protagonist, a confused, simple-minded girl with the habit of self-mutilation. But that's what happened. Also thanks to the best "Man With Strange Obsession" ever, James Spader.
I want a honeymoon in the mountains!
Like, not your usual movie
This is a dark love story with some black humours. For the themes supplied here, it's very original with unusual subject matter that downright bizarre, quirky, rauncy and totally off-beat. And it is such a pure delight to see Maggie's portrayal of the character and the chemistry between the two lead casts.
I have an aunt that looks just like James Spader. She's been playing the same character since the 80s too.
Love is not always about flowers and butterflies, the Secretary is from the word "secret", every one knows it
great acting, terrific storyline, and sexy as hell
Neat movie, but goes to hell in the second half.
great performances by the two leads and an interesting script.
I love this fucking movie!!!
I like Maggie but GOD she was getting on my nerves in this...I couldn't get through it.
must love Maggie Gyllenhaal in this movie! oddly sexy in a really sweet way, I think (despite the subject of the movie)
This is one of my absolute favorite films.
Fashinating, very erotic.
good to see a movie that treats BDSM respectfully.
all of us are sicks in some way
handled the subject of bdsm very delicately. I can't relate, but loved the film all the same
This movie was pretty entertaining at first but then fell flat in the last 45 minutes when I realized I was just waiting for more spanking which never occured and I go t nothing else out of this film but the enjoyment of seeing something unusual in the movie...
I got dragged through this one kicking and screaming and begrudgingly found it to be really good. Dirty but good.
Love this movie in all of its strangeness. I feel an odd connection.