I never read the book, but I heard there's a lot of sex scenes. I was thinking of going tonight with DH for our Valentine's date, but I don't know if it would be awkward to watch with him.
Would you take your SO?
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Well, neither of us have interest in it so, no.
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No, because he wouldn't enjoy it. He has no problems with the sex parts, but the book/movie adaptation doesn't interest him at all.
FWIW, I read an article this morning of an interview with the lead actor/actress and they think their own movies stinks. hahaha
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I read that some theatres are putting plastic covers on their seats. So hellllls no!!
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If he was up for it, I would
(he's not)
I'm seeing it with a GF tonight for GNO/her 30th bday -
@lawbee11: No way.
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My DH asked if I wanted to go see it, I think hoping that it would get him some action afterwards. He has apparently not listened to anything I said about how I cannot stand 50 Shades! So, no.
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@lawbee11: @.twist.: I just googled that one, and I think the source is a spoof site!
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I have nothing against erotica books (there's a few series I love!) but everything I hear about this book is negative. Neither of us have interest in seeing it. I think the whole thing is so dumb.
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@mrbee: Yeah, I was kind of thinking it might not be real. But I'm still thinking there's going to be some nastiness going on during the screenings lol
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I would not waste a precious date night on it. I don't get the hype.
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I have no desire to watch the movie. Or read this book
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Heck no in any circumstance.
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Why would we go sit in a movie theater and watch other people...um... do it?
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DH is taking me! Or he offered to take me. I didn't think he would want to see it but I'll take it. (Or see his expression on some of the scenes.) I would have been fine going alone or seeing it with friends. He did read a few chapters to see what all the hype was about.
I'll admit I read all 3 books and the first book is definitely a lot of sex and the 2 other books have some but significantly less and I do enjoy the love story in the books and do like the 2nd & 3rd books more than the 1st. The 1st book definitely got me hooked but I'm glad the books evolved from the SM and into a love story.
DH read the reviews said that the movie is better than the book? Which I find very surprising. I didn't have high expectations for the movie, I just wanted to see the movie to see what parts they did take from the book. I would have seen it last night but I was too tired. We'll see it this weekend.
ETA: Yeah, I'm like the only one of two people going in this thread. Whatever. I liked the books. What can I say? Yeah, I know there's a lot of negativity with this movie. If you don't like these types of books, fine. I do know some (not a ton) of people who like the books just like I did. If it's not your cup of tea, don't see it. But don't bash others if they do want to see it.
ETA part 2: I'm definitely not into the SM that is in the book and not would I agree to it IRL. But that's the thing, it's a book. Interesting and sometimes uncomfortable yup of sex life. Some people like so it definitely opened my eyes on the idea. Did not translate into my bedroom. (Ha!) It caught my attention and now I want to see the movie.
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Nope. I think it would be incredibly awkward to watch that type of movie with a bunch of strangers. Also I'm not interested in the story. We're going to see Kingsman!
ETA: I hated being in the theater when they showed the preview. There was always an awkward silence and then a few giggles after.
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I have no idea why anyone would want to see it. So, no.
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No for all of the same reasons as @hotchildinthecity. Every single review I've heard about this book is that it's terrible writing, perpetuates that men need to be "fixed" and make women incredibly underwhelming. Neither DH or I have any interest in something like that.
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@Leialou: DH wants to see Kingsman, too. If he wanted to see that movie and I saw 50 shades alone... I would be fine with it.
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@Leialou: We're seeing Kingsman today!
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I would feel awkward watching it with a whole theater full of people, lol!
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he's not interested. I was curious about it, but decided not to watch after reading an article about it!
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@mrsjyw: we're doing a GNO to see it too - fun!
he has no interest, so no
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50 Shades of Grey is not our cup of tea. My husband would go if I asked, but I'm not interested in seeing it.
@bluestriped bee: I don't think anyone was bashing people going to see it - they were saying they don't like the movie, not the movie-goers
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Prob not, although if I did ask him, he'd go.
I'm going with a bunch of gf's on Monday. We've all read the book. We have a feeling the movie will be a flop bc the characters themselves don't portray the characters envisioned in the book. But it's one of those, we have to watch and compare any way. lol
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Eh, I stopped reading the book after a chapter or two. I would see the movie but not in the theatre.
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No, not interested at all.
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I wanna see it but our valentine's date isn't child free so definitely not going.
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Definitely not. I think the book depicts a rather unhealthy sexual relationship.
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No, I'm totally awkward about watching sex scenes in public. And I've never read the book. DH might go if I asked him to, but I'm not really interested.
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I did not enjoy the books (nothing to do with the sex scenes, everything to do with my dislike for the characters and repetitive writing, just annoyed me, couldn't finish the series. So I have no desire to see the movie.
However, if Charlie Hunnam was still lead I would go just to see him...I miss his naked body scenes from SOA.
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I read the books and they were entertaining. I am just not into "hype" (or movies, for that matter) so I won't be seeing it. I generally wait to hear how others like a movie before watching it anyhow!
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@LBee: Agreed! I totally like some books and movies others think are crappy. Just not this one.
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HAHA - no. DH would never go, and I'd be crazy to ask him.
I would totally go with some girlfriends though. Although, I'd probably just prefer to watch it while I'm home sick after it's out on movie - avoid all the public awkwardness.
@bluestriped bee: I enjoyed the books too! I think what I enjoyed was not the sex, but the fantasy of getting wined and dined by a super rich guy - that's totally my dream!! Hah
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No, but mainly because we haven't been to more than two movies in the past 3 years. If I have a rare date night with him, we're going somewhere where we can actually talk and split a bottle of wine
The other night he asked me about the story since I've read the books. The sex scenes in the books didn't do anything for me, I skipped most of it ("oh man, they are going at it again? who does IT this frequently? oh yeah, they don't have kids or real jobs!") but did like the love story element once they got past the sex stuff.
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No. Zero interest. I've read a few pieces now about people furious that a movie makes abuse "romantic." No thanks.
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Hell no. I never get to go see movies. I wouldnt waste the opportunity on seeing 50 shades.
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@erinpye: Exactly. The abuse element horrifies me because this happens to women (and men, too!) often and I'm not going to support anything that plays it off as romantic or okay. Some aspects of the book are just creepy -- more abusive then sexual or erotic.
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No, I'll probably download it.
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@swurlygurl: yup!! Also finding out what the freak is wrong with him and why he does what he does. I also live in Seattle, so I could definitely picture the car chase scene.
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