Just a couple of weeks ago, Jamie Dornan was appointed to replace Charlie Hennan as Christian Grey. When the long-awaited film adaptation of the novel " Fifty Shades of Gray" has two main characters, we can check out how Dakota Johnson as Anastasia Steele and Jamie Dornan as Christian Gray look together.
Universal Pictures announced that the film "50 Shades of Gray" about the "vibrant" relationship of a rich man and a student will be released on screens from August 1, 2014 to February 13, 2015. Why doubts suddenly appeared about the date of August 1, 2014 is not clear.
How do you like this couple together? Personally, it seems to me that they need to “get used to” each other as actors, otherwise they are constrained. Here is Christian Gray separately:
The next photo is more romantic than the constrained first photo. These are the 50 shades of gray that await us:
I don’t know, maybe the actors aren’t in character yet, but I don’t feel any chemistry or sexual attraction to each other in these photos. I think these photos were taken in the image of actors, and not in the image of a rich man and a student.
Donna Langley of Universal Pictures said they wanted to build on the book's fame:
"We see this film as a global event. The power of this book is known throughout the world, so we want all women, all who are on vacation with their families in Europe during the month of August, to watch our film. So, even if Charlie couldn’t help us make the film, we can do it without him."
Actress Dakota Johnson said she put herself through grueling training to play the coveted Anastasia Steele:
"I want to look really cool naked." - said the future Anastacia, giving a spoiler about the nude scenes.
Jamie Dornan said he was shocked by the book, then added his take on 50 Shades of Grey:
"I'm a pretty worldly guy. I grew up in a very liberal town. I’m not saying, we didn’t have a life, but a playroom (the phrase sounds in English). It's important to me to tell a story. I don't understand movies that focus on sex. That's how I see it all."
Expects fresh news and photos in the coming year.
Let's look at film criticism.
Anastasia Steele- the main character of the film Fifty Shades of Gray, which is based on the novel of the same name by a British writer E. L. James and should be released in 2014.
Novel "Fifty Shades of Gray" became a real bestseller not only in Britain, but throughout the world, giving rise to many discussions on the topic of taboo aspects in the relationship between a man and a woman.
Based on the original plot of the novel Anastasia was an ordinary student who, in her free time from classes, worked part-time as a salesperson in a hardware store. A modest, well-mannered girl studied at the Faculty of Literature and had no idea how much her life would change in the near future.
Once upon a time a good friend named Kate Kavanagh asked Anastacia to replace her in an important matter - to interview a rich young entrepreneur. The girl had no reason to refuse Kate, she agreed and soon met Christian Gray. Alas, the meeting did not turn out to be the most successful, nor was the interview, and Anastasia was relieved to turn this page of life along with the handsome millionaire and her failure.
But you can't fool fate. The first meeting had already taken place, and soon Anastasia had to see Christian again. And this happened not just anywhere, but precisely in the store where the girl worked. A famous young rich man came to buy rope and tape from the hardware store. This time he didn’t let Anastasia go just like that, but invited her into his world full of strange and frightening games...
“The relationship Christian wants to get me into is more like a job offer: specific hours, job responsibilities and a fairly strict dispute resolution process. This is not how I imagined my first novel...”
Anastasia soon finds out that behind the external beauty and wealth of her new acquaintance lies not only luxurious receptions and fame, but also other, unpredictable aspects of life. The mysterious Christian reveals himself to her as a bold experimenter in the field of erotic fantasies. And he didn’t need that same rope for household needs.
Anastasia is frightened and at the same time attracted to this strange, painful relationship filled with sex with elements of BDSM. She is constantly torn between the desire to maintain her friendship with Christian and the desire to break with him forever.
“We seem to be balancing on the seesaw of our strange relationship - we stand uncertainly at opposite ends, and we are thrown up and down. We both need to get closer to the middle. I hope no one falls off in the process. Everything is happening too quickly."
Anastasia Stil / Anasteisha Stil and the story of her appearance
Many critics believe that the plot of the film (and therefore the novel) "Fifty Shades of Gray" is nothing more than fan fiction (an alternative fan story) based on the world-famous saga "Twilight". And by and large it is so, since this story was actually born from fan fiction using the names of the Twilight characters. Only much later E. L. James deleted this first text and replaced it with a more streamlined version with new names. However, it is quite difficult to convict a writer of plagiarism - there are no vampires or other evil spirits in her work. However, the atmosphere in the story "Fifty Shades of Gray" is very close to the mood of “Twilight” with the only difference that instead of a vampire, the main love of the heroine becomes a millionaire with obvious deviations due to his intimate life.
“My eyes were opened, I saw his depravity, I realized that he was incapable of love - neither accepting love nor giving it. My worst fears came true. Strangely enough, I feel liberated.”
Anastasia Stil / Anasteisha Stil and the film Fifty Shades of Gray
After it became known in the world of cinema that based on the novel "Fifty Shades of Gray" a full-length film will be shot, there are endless debates and discussions in the press about which of the actors will get the roles of the main characters.
The main contenders for the role of Anastacia were Emma Watson, Mila Kunis, Katie Cassidy, Alexis Bledel and others. However, in the finale of this struggle the actress got the role Dakota Johnson .
According to many fans of the book, this choice was not the most successful, but the indignation of the fans was not taken into account.
Consulting psychologist Daria Musikhina explained what methods Ana used to conquer the mysterious Christian Gray. It turns out that the quiet guy from the cult film is a skilled manipulator. Who would have thought...
In the second part, I am interested in the transformation that occurs with Christian Gray. Remember, in the first film he is a dictator, a dominant, accustomed to control everything and dominate people, and in the second we see him kneeling in front of Anastasia Steele. Why did this happen? The fact is that Anastacia is a skilled manipulator, controlling a man’s behavior like a puppeteer with puppets in a theater. The girl, as if playing, uses six types of manipulations that help her first gain attention to her person, and then tie Christian to her and force him to fulfill her demands. But first things first.
Let's start with the scene of the acquaintance of young billionaire Christian Gray and literary student Anastasia Still.
Manipulation No. 1: “I am defenseless, helpless, have pity on me”
Agree, Anastasia looks modest: a simple dress, a button-down blouse, inexpensive low-heeled boots - she seems to be humiliating herself, trying to be invisible. Crossing the threshold of Mr. Gray's office, she trips and falls. He turns around and sees her kneeling... And then she didn’t have a pen to write down the answers, and he gives her his pencil... She mumbles questions, and he listens to them patiently, even helps her finish them...
Effect: any normal man, seeing a girl in a difficult situation, will try to help her, and then the subconscious chain will work: she is weak - I am strong, she depends on me and will be lost without me, so I must protect her. And what inner satisfaction men receive, how their masculinity is strengthened when they can somehow help a woman, solve her problems!
When else is it used: Please note that Anastasia constantly looks at Christian with somewhat frightened eyes, shudders from his touches - I’m afraid of you, have pity on me and don’t offend me. She constantly has some kind of everyday difficulties: a broken computer, uncomfortable shoes, soiled clothes, a vintage car... In addition, she uses his feelings of guilt. She asks herself: “I want to experience the worst thing - then I can understand...” And after that she sobs: “Is this how you want to see me? Don't you dare come closer."
Manipulation No. 2: “psychological stroking” (praise, compliments)
Anastacia allows Christian to brag about his successes. Remember, they are talking about business. “Business is about people,” he says, “and I’m good at people... The harder I work, the luckier I get... I have a gift for recognizing talent and managing them...” “So, are you a dictator?” – as if admiring, she asks him. “I’m used to being in control,” he replies modestly. Next, we talk about the fact that he supplies food to African countries. Gray says that this is a profitable business, and she tells him: “It seems to me that you are hiding your kind heart...”
Effect: Every person, especially a man, needs confirmation of his importance and exclusivity. If you praise a man, give compliments, emphasize his merits, he will bend over backwards to prove that he really is the best.
When else is it used: Anastacia often praises Christian (sometimes indirectly through yachts, planes, and entertainment that he arranges for her), admires his wealth, and emphasizes his exclusivity. Especially in those moments when Christian does not expect such delight, Anastasia exclaims: “That was excellent!” Being able to give the right complement in time is the key to a strong relationship. The main thing is not to overact and not resort to flattery.
Manipulation No. 3: devaluation
Christian and Anastacia are already saying goodbye. “I hope you learned everything you wanted?” - he asks her. “You only answered four questions,” she replies, thereby erasing his concern (gave a pencil, offered excellent conditions for an internship), and his revelations, and his sacrifice (he postponed an important business meeting for her sake).
Effect: when a man realizes that all his efforts are in vain, he experiences aggression (I was not appreciated), mixed with a feeling of guilt (I tried poorly) and strives to do even more so that he has something to appreciate.
When else is it used: Anastasia returns the gifts (“Take your expensive books, I don’t need them,” “Take your car and give me back mine”), tears up a check for $24,000, devalues his feelings and lifestyle (He: “I love it when they obey me.” She : “Sounds pretty boring.”)
Manipulation No. 4: ignoring
The heroine often uses this technique: she does not answer his calls, turns around and leaves, leaving the last word for herself. The first time Anastacia used ignoring was in a bar, where she was celebrating passing her exams. He: “Where are you?” She: “I’m in line and I really want to go to the toilet.” He: “Have you been drinking?” (His habit of controlling everything.) She: “That's right, Mr. Bore. What a tyrant! (Admiration.) Him: “Tell me what bar you’re in.” She: “That’s it. I have to go!" – and turns off the phone. “How did I get it!?!” – he asks his neighbors in line for the toilet with satisfaction.
Effect: If you want to punish a person, refuse to communicate with him, make him feel guilty. “What did I do wrong, how did I offend you?” he will think, and then he will not be able to stand it and will either come to ask for forgiveness or do something to make amends.
Manipulation No. 5: adjustment
Remember when Christina brought a very drunk Anastasia to his hotel room? She woke up, played shyness (“Did you put me to bed?”, “Did you change me?”, “Were we just sleeping?”) and helplessness (“Why am I here?” she asks. “Because I couldn’t leave you.” one,” he replies. “So don’t quit!”). And then she was getting ready to leave, he came up to her and, seeing that she was biting her lower lip, said: “I want to bite your lip...” “It seems that I want this too,” the girl said.
Effect: manipulation from the series “you and I are of the same blood, you and I.” Anastasia made it clear that she felt the same as him, wanted the same as him, that she was his continuation. What else does? He's all hers. We saw confirmation of the successful use of this and other manipulations at the end of the second film, when Christian Gray proposed to Anastasia.
Where else is it used: knows that he likes to dominate, so he allows himself to be “punished”, for this he performs prohibited actions (for example, rolls his eyes, tries to touch him) or goes to the “play” room and chooses “toys” and many other cases.
Manipulation No. 6: playing for independence
Anastacia openly demonstrates her independence. She is going to go to her mother in Georgia without saying anything to Christian, as if telling him: “I don’t belong to you. You can't control me." To which he receives his real reaction: “You are mine. You are only mine."
Effect: she creates situations in which Christian experiences a feeling of loss, bereavement (leaving a business meeting or suggesting “If you want, I can leave...”). As a rule, what does not belong to us is what we most desire.
In general, Anastasia is a smart girl. She persistently strives to find out as much as possible about Christian (“Trust me,” “Explain why you need this?” “We need to get closer,” she says), and constantly asks him about what he doesn’t want to tell. Builds good relationships with his loved ones, shares his interests. But at the same time, she does not obey Christian: “You will never receive obedience from me!” Moreover, she never signed the contract, forcing the guy to abandon all conditions, rules and restrictions. Anastacia emphasizes Christian’s exclusivity: “I was waiting only for you,” “I love you, and you...”. She clearly understands that Christian needs her, that he really allows a lot only to her, which means she has him firmly caught. And, by the way, she doesn’t forget for a minute about her own benefit: “What will I get in return...” The girl’s benefit is obvious - she hit the jackpot and got a handsome young billionaire as her husband.
50 Shades of Gray is a trilogy in which the soul of the main character, Christian Gray, is revealed page by page, like a flower. Although seemingly rude and obscene at first glance, the book has a very deep psychological meaning.The exciting plot of the erotic novel will not leave the reader indifferent, and sex scenes characterize the main characters better than any other setting.
50 shades of grey. Summary
The morning appears before us, a small apartment in which two friends live - graduates of the Faculty of Philology. One is named Anastasia Steele (Ana), the other is Katherine Kavanagh (Kate). Due to current circumstances, Anastacia has to go to another city to interview a young, handsome billionaire. Thus two lives collided - the young, charming Anastasia and the vicious, handsome Christian.This meeting turns out to be fateful! She turns Anastasia Steele's calm, serene life upside down. This girl will never be the same now.
Mysterious, mysterious, cold Gray shows interest in a university graduate, he absorbs her with his passion. But this person is afraid of real intimacy. She, being still an inexperienced girl, is suffocating from the feelings overwhelming her. Having learned about the dark side of Christian's life, about his sexual inclinations, about the secret room, Anastasia does not find a place for herself: accept his rules, or run away from him?! Throughout the first book she is tormented by doubts. She tried to accept it: she allowed herself to be beaten with a belt, but realizing that she could no longer endure such physical pain, such cruelty, she broke off relations with Christian. They both suffer because in reality they are united by more than just sex.
So what is the book 50 Shades of Gray about? It is about the multifaceted personality of Christian Grey, who has a rich palette of dark colors. Reading the novel, we seem to expose the main character, trying to see behind the 50 shades - one, the main shade - characterizing the real Christian!
50 shades darker. Summary
In the second part of the book, the relationship between Christian and Anastasia returned to its old course. He asks her for forgiveness and promises to be more gentle and romantic. Hard sex is being replaced by “vanilla”. She constantly wonders whether Gray can become an ordinary person, can he live without his dark fantasies? And I’m very happy about these changes in him. A new facet of their relationship is revealed. Christian realizes that Anastasia is more important to him than games. He does not refuse them, but tries to understand what exactly Anastacia did not like. Such dialogue helps them solve the problem.
But another danger appeared - Christian's former sub, Leila. This meeting with a girl from the past helps to set priorities for Christian - Anastasia's life is very important, she is priceless for him. He protects her in every possible way from his former slave.
Why is the book called 50 Shades Darker?
In one of the intimate settings, Christian admits to Anastacia that he has suffered all the shades of darkness. She sees that in front of her is an unfortunate, once mute child: offended, humiliated, and suffering serious psychological trauma. And the deeper she explores him, the more she understands the meaning of his actions. She digs, searches, rummages in the darkness of his soul, bit by bit collecting and putting together the puzzle. Anastasia wants to understand why he cares about her so much and treats himself with such hatred. The further she goes, the more dark things she learns about him. And, by the way, she herself is also far from “light” shades... She begins to like sexual games more than regular sex, a couple of times she even provoked Christian.Further, even worse - Ana finds out about a certain Miss Robinson, who once seduced the teenager Christian, and treats her with all hatred and even jealousy! But the reason for what Christian is like today lies even deeper: a difficult childhood, a prostitute mother, her pimp’s rough treatment of him, burns on his body... From Christian’s lips we learn that his mother was a little girl with brown hair, which is why he is a slave I chose the same type for myself. By beating them, Christian received pleasure; the insults that his mother had caused him came out of him. In the second book, Mr. Gray's big secret is revealed, he admits to Anastasia that he is not just a dominant, but a sadist! But his psychiatrist reassures Anastacia, explaining that Christian is disgusted with himself and thinks that he is not worthy of anything good, so he calls himself the worst words. Ana must teach him to love himself.
But, nevertheless, the second book ends on a more positive note. Christian confesses his love to Anastacia and proposes to her! He trusted her...
50 shades of freedom. Summary
The third book completes the trilogy. The tension that held readers throughout the first two books gradually subsides, and a certain relaxation is felt. Anastacia and Christian got married. They developed a very trusting relationship. Christian's psychological state is taking a big step forward. Heart-to-heart conversations helped him a lot. And Ana is no longer that stupid girl, there is a rather mature woman inside her, who has learned to influence her husband and “manage” his shades, smoothing out the situation. And outwardly she is transformed. Now this is Mrs. Anastasia Gray, an elegant young woman who always looks impeccable.
50 Shades Freed shows our heroes as different. Readers can breathe easy. Ana has proven herself to be a determined woman several times already. And what gives her this confidence is the news, which at first frightened her. She's pregnant. Once again there is tension in the air. Christian is not at all happy about this turn of events. But everything falls into place over time. Mr and Mrs Gray are buying a house outside the city. A family idyll is depicted. They are happy, their child is growing, and they are waiting for another addition to the family. All problems are in the past. Anastasia found answers to the questions that tormented her. The main theme of the third book is freedom. She is everywhere: in thoughts, in actions. The trust between Christian and Anastacia gave birth to freedom!
50 Shades of Grey, 50 Shades Darker and 50 Shades Freed is a book that gets mixed reviews. For some, this is a cheap novel about BDSM, for others, it is something more, this is a novel about the life of a man who experienced a difficult childhood, the marks of which were erased thanks to perseverance, love, and the care of a loving woman. She believed that deep under the darkness there lived a bright soul.
1. For the first time, a draft version of the novel appeared on the saga fan site "Twilight".
3. was translated into more than 50 languages and sold a hundred million copies.
16. The same agreement brings to life the main fantasy of a modern woman - it obliges the heroine to sleep at least eight hours a day.
17. Anastasia's daily diet on bread from Christian Gray is as follows: “three oysters, four pieces of fish and one stalk of asparagus.”
18. - the hottest novel in the trilogy (the story of Anastacia and Christian continues in the books “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed”): it consists of 13% erotic scenes.
19. The famous tampon plot was not included in the film: the director and screenwriter recognized it as “too unpleasant.”
20. Alas, they also refused the riding crop - a thin, hard whip with a belt loop at the end, usually used for horse riding - the most important thing in Christian Gray's inventory.
21. To recreate E. L. James' favorite scene at home, you'll need white wine, ice and a tie.
27. ...but Mark Wahlberg quickly left the race.
28. The owners of a small English hotel in the Lake District have replaced the traditional Bible in their rooms with a novel by E. L. James.
29. All actresses who auditioned for the role of Ana Steele read a four-page monologue from Ingmar Bergman's Persona during the audition.
30. At least a dozen actresses were falsely attributed to appearing in the film, but only Emma Watson. “Guys, do you really think that everything is so bad for me?” the star asked with offense on Twitter.
31. For a long time, the main contender for the role of billionaire pervert was considered Ryan Gosling, allegedly the favorite actor of E. L. James herself.
32. In fact, the writer’s ideal Christian Gray is “young Robert Redford.”
33. In preparation for filming Jamie Dornan I spent two hours in the gym every day and drank five protein shakes a day, one strictly at four in the morning.
34. But it’s all in vain: we will never see the actor in a full negligee. Although some piquancy still flashes in the frame.
35. The singer who played Gray's sister Rita Ora, by her personal admission, has great respect for the whip and “other similar things.”
36. And here is the actress Helen Mirren with a whip and chains on "you", but commenting on the success of "Fifty Shades", she said that "a good spanking never hurt anyone."
37. Leading actress Dakota Johnson calls himself “shameless and lost”...
38. ...but I asked my parents - actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson - not to watch the movie.
39. Don Johnson is confident that after Fifty Shades, his daughter will become “the most important actress of her generation.”
40. Various models of Audi cars are the main means of transportation in
