This third installment of the Fifty Shades franchise sees Ana and Christian enjoy a fairy-tale wedding and incredible honeymoon. But when Elena re-enters their lives and Christian's sister is kidnapped their new marriage is tested.
Dakota Johnson (Anastasia), Jamie Dornan (Christian), Eric Johnson (Jack), Eloise Mumford (Kate), Rita Ora (Mia), Luke Grimes (Elliot), Victor Rasuk (Jose), Max Martini (Taylor), Jennifer Ehle (Carla).
Fifty Shades Freed begins with the marriage of Ana and Christian, picking up where the last film left off. It also picks up with the two of them trying to figure out how their undefined alternative lifestyle relationship will work as it was apparently not negotiated ahead of time. You would think the return of Elena and kidnapping would add depth to the film. Instead it draws focus away from the alternative relationship, a main draw of the film. Additionally, bumps in their undefined relationship leave Christian looking like an emotionally stunted man-child as opposed to a confident, in control Dominant. The result is a lackluster drama artificially supported by a few intimate scenes which lack authenticity and receive little focus in the film.
Acting was okay with Johnson and Dornan delivering their usual which actually results in some decent energy. Johnson was creepy as expected, while the remainder of the supporting cast did reasonably well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were enjoyable and solid throughout. Action scenes were mild but fitting. Dialogue was pretty good though a bit more exploration of the alternative relationship aspect was missed. Sound and soundtrack were solid.
While the Fifty Shades franchise remains mildly interesting due to the alternative lifestyle aspect, it also seems to be focusing less on that and more on generic drama fodder. Those who enjoy a spicy drama may enjoy this one while those of us hoping for a realistic representation, or exploration of the lifestyle, will be disappointed.
With alternative and somewhat graphic sexuality, nudity, mild violence, foul language, and potentially disturbing adult situations, save this for adults and above.
Released: 2018
Reviewed: 6.30.18
Star rating: 2 out of 5
Genre: Drama, Romance, Dramas based on the book, Romantic Drama
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Dakota Johnson (Anastasia), Jamie Dornan (Christian), Eric Johnson (Jack), Eloise Mumford (Kate), Rita Ora (Mia), Luke Grimes (Elliot), Victor Rasuk (Jose), Max Martini (Taylor), Jennifer Ehle (Carla).
Fifty Shades Freed begins with the marriage of Ana and Christian, picking up where the last film left off. It also picks up with the two of them trying to figure out how their undefined alternative lifestyle relationship will work as it was apparently not negotiated ahead of time. You would think the return of Elena and kidnapping would add depth to the film. Instead it draws focus away from the alternative relationship, a main draw of the film. Additionally, bumps in their undefined relationship leave Christian looking like an emotionally stunted man-child as opposed to a confident, in control Dominant. The result is a lackluster drama artificially supported by a few intimate scenes which lack authenticity and receive little focus in the film.
Acting was okay with Johnson and Dornan delivering their usual which actually results in some decent energy. Johnson was creepy as expected, while the remainder of the supporting cast did reasonably well.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were enjoyable and solid throughout. Action scenes were mild but fitting. Dialogue was pretty good though a bit more exploration of the alternative relationship aspect was missed. Sound and soundtrack were solid.
While the Fifty Shades franchise remains mildly interesting due to the alternative lifestyle aspect, it also seems to be focusing less on that and more on generic drama fodder. Those who enjoy a spicy drama may enjoy this one while those of us hoping for a realistic representation, or exploration of the lifestyle, will be disappointed.
With alternative and somewhat graphic sexuality, nudity, mild violence, foul language, and potentially disturbing adult situations, save this for adults and above.
Released: 2018
Reviewed: 6.30.18
Star rating: 2 out of 5
Genre: Drama, Romance, Dramas based on the book, Romantic Drama
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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