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10 Reasons I Can’t Wait to See Fifty Shades Darker
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It’s almost Valentine’s Day, which means one thing—no, I’m not talking about corny Hallmark cards, overpriced dinners, or champagne. I’m talking about Fifty Shades Darker, the second installment in the film series based on the blockbuster books. Here are 10 reasons I can’t wait:
- Jamie Dornan: and let us say Amen.
Look. I wasn’t sure I would ever recover from the re-casting news that Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam wasn’t going to play Christian after all….but when I saw Jamie Dornan’s subtle, refined performance, I was converted. In the trailers for the second movie, he looks even more dangerous, determined…and just plain hot.
9. Anastasia comes into her own, without Christian.
The first movie ends with Ana leaving Christian because she cannot commit to his strict—and now, she’s learned, painful—way of being in a relationship. She wants more, and if he can’t give it to her, tough luck. I’m looking forward to seeing her grow stronger and able to not only call Christian on his bs…but discover her own sexuality when he isn’t dictating to her what she wants.
- Mrs. Robinson’s first appearance!
Because the first film spent a lot of time introducing Ana and Christian to one another, and to audiences, we didn’t get to see a lot of their interactions with others—namely, Mrs. Robinson (played by legend Kim Basinger in this film!), the friend of Christian’s mother who introduced him to the BDSM lifestyle. Ana is not a fan of hers, as she believes she took advantage of Christian when he was young and is therefore responsible for a lot of his lack of intimacy…seeing these two go at it is going to be fun.
- Ana and Christian being cute.
Once Christian eventually comes around to Ana’s idea of what a relationship means (ie, not spanking someone and then just peacing out, lol no) there is ample opportunity to see them come together as a regular couple. This means Christian learning to let go of some of his strongest controlling urges…and Ana, of course, growing into her own submissive desires.
- Lavish luxury to the MAX.
The first film introduced Ana to Christian’s billionaire empire…but I’m hoping the second film will give us plebians an even greater sense of how luxurious, sensual, and no-nonsense Christian can be about money. The teasers of the masquerade ball look absolutely lovely, so let’s get even more of that! Gorgeous costumes, lingerie, gifts, and jewelry. It’s Valentine’s day after all, consider this a gift to me, movie.
- The ghosts of Christian’s past come to roost.
Technically, Fifty Shades isn’t just a romance series…it’s romantic suspense, and this film is about to ratchet that up five hundred notches. Did you catch the other mystery character who made a short appearance in the trailer? That’s Leila, a former submissive of Christian’s, and let’s just say…she has some unfinished business with the businessman—and Ana could find herself in the middle.
- Jealous Christian.
IRL, jealousy isn’t really fun to contend with in a relationship. But in a movie, why not? It will be awesome to see a clench-jawed Christian jealous of Ana’s relationship with her friend Jose…and her boss…and yeah, basically every guy she comes into contact with.
- THE PLANE CRASH!!
Okay, maybe I’m a bit of a sadist here…but this was one of the moments in the book that made me gasp. I hope they pull it off as effectively in the movie—it is, after all, a moment with enormous implications for the future of Christian and Ana’s relationship, so it better be dramatic.
- Speaking of…..the proposal better be epic.
That’s all. It just better be.
- TAYLOR SWIFT AND ZAYN. I REPEAT. TAYLOR SWIFT. AND. ZAYN.
It’s been a really long 2016 without music from TSwift. So I’m really excited to hear their song “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever.” Like, really excited. It’s the #1. Reason.
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What are you most excited to see on the big screen in Fifty Shades Darker?