Secretary (2002) Reviews
- Starring:
- Maggie Gyllenhaal, James Spader, (more)
- Director(s):
- Steven Shainberg
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Independent Films, Romance
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful If you're not a person who is open to experimentation than this movie is not for you. As far as sexual deviancy goes I think this a reasonably decent look into the life of a woman struggling to ... Read More If you're not a person who is open to experimentation than this movie is not for you. As far as sexual deviancy goes I think this a reasonably decent look into the life of a woman struggling to accept that she is a little different than "normal" erotically. Maggie Gyllenhaal did a wonderful job in this roll. I would highly recommend this to any of you open-minded enough to appreciate it. Maybe you'll learn a thing or two in the process. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
5 out of 5 people found this review helpful I absolutely loved this movie!!! It is erotic, touching, and funny. I've always loved James Spader, who was perfect for this role, but I saw a side of Maggie that she should show more of. What ... Read More I absolutely loved this movie!!! It is erotic, touching, and funny. I've always loved James Spader, who was perfect for this role, but I saw a side of Maggie that she should show more of. What perfect casting! I love quirky films, and this one shines. Don't let the S&M scare you off. It's a movie about two people who fall in love, their love made stronger by the fact that they share a common bond. They are perfect for each other, with Maggie realizing this all along, and James taking a little longer because he is not as quick to accept what he apparently considers his own demons. I love the way whenever his thoughts start moving to Maggie, and the fact that she appears to accept his sadism without a blink of her eyes, he works out like a madman, denying himself the possibilities he so craves. I can't say enough how much I love this film! Watch it; you won't be sorry. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Weird.
Interesting.
FUNNY!
What a strange dynamic - Maggie gave a stellar performance - no wonder she got recognised and has had an amazingly glorious INDY film career ever since. I always ... Read More Weird.
Interesting.
FUNNY!
What a strange dynamic - Maggie gave a stellar performance - no wonder she got recognised and has had an amazingly glorious INDY film career ever since. I always think a movie is nice when the heroine urinates in her wedding gown.
Strange that the plot wouldnt allow a tender moment between the two until she does so... wonder if she poo-poo'd in there too.
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4 out of 6 people found this review helpful I have never seen a better R movie for it's eroticism than Secretary. Maggie Gyllenhaal is so nerdy, but there is something very sexy and attractive about her character. James Spader played a very ... Read More I have never seen a better R movie for it's eroticism than Secretary. Maggie Gyllenhaal is so nerdy, but there is something very sexy and attractive about her character. James Spader played a very solid part, and I had to buy this DVD after I saw the film. It's probably not for everyone, but this movie as a lot of variety between pain, and pleasure. The movie also has some funny parts. Very well done! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful Don't let the cover deceive you. No one's grabbing their ankles in this movie. I wasn't looking for that, but the story line was just weird and seemed very unrealistic. Bottom line...it was just ... Read More Don't let the cover deceive you. No one's grabbing their ankles in this movie. I wasn't looking for that, but the story line was just weird and seemed very unrealistic. Bottom line...it was just boring. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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