The uber-divisive Fifty Shades Of Grey novel will soon be transformed into a real-life motion picture that you can see in your local movie theater. Ahead of its imminent release, a new TV spot has debuted along with a duo of images from the movie, to remind you – as if any of us needed reminding – that very soon, Mr. Grey will see you.
Running at a scant 40 seconds, the TV spot covers much of the same ground covered in previous clips. A young, impressionable woman falls for the charms of a wealthy man who convinces her to give his new sexual workout a try. Similarly, the new images reinforce what we already know about the pic, with one of the aforementioned pair about to smooch, and another with director Sam Taylor-Johnson in a behind-the-scenes snap.
With the novel having sold millions of copies worldwide there’s a huge built-in fanbase who have already snapped up tickets; in fact, it’s already emerged as Fandango’s fastest-selling R-rated movie. With that in mind, Variety recently spoke to Taylor-Johnson who revealed that there’s still one big surprise in store for those die-hards who know what’s coming. A notorious scene from the book – involving the sexually adventurous duo and a tampon – has apparently been excised from the movie. “It didn’t make it into the movie,” she said. “It was never even discussed.” As the flick’s already sold a bajillion tickets, it’s unlikely that any Grey devotees will be causing an affray over its exclusion.
Fifty Shades Of Grey opens in theaters on February 13th.
When Anastasia “Ana” Steele, a literature student, goes to interview the wealthy Christian Grey, as a favor to her roommate Kate Kavanagh, she encounters a handsome, brilliant and intimidating man. The innocent and naive Ana, startled to realize she wants him, despite his enigmatic reserve and advice, finds herself desperate to get close to him. Not able to resist Ana’s beauty and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her too, but in his own terms. Ana hesitates as she discovers the singular tastes of Grey – despite the embellishments of success – his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family – Grey is consumed by the need to control everything. As they get close, Steele starts to discover Grey’s secrets and explores her own desires.
