Ep 95. Honest Trailers - Fifty Shades of Grey

In the 95th episode of the first season of Honest Trailers, the team takes on the notoriously popular and controversial film adaptation of E.L. James' erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey." As expected, the trailer does not hold back in its critique of the film's premise, characters, and overall execution.

The trailer begins by acknowledging the immense popularity of the book series and the film's subsequent success but scoffs at its critics who describe it as "mommy porn." In true Honest Trailers fashion, the team refers to the film as "Twilight fan-fiction turned porno" and "the movie equivalent of a cold shower."

The trailer goes on to poke fun at the film's two leads, Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan, critiquing their lack of chemistry and the cringe-worthy dialogue they are forced to deliver. The trailer even points out how Dornan's attempt at a seductive smirk resembles more of a serial killer's stare.

The team does not spare the film's soundtrack, noting how it is filled with "song after song about sex" and questioning if the producers only had one genre of music to choose from.

The trailer also addresses the problematic aspects of the film, including its portrayal of BDSM and the power dynamic between the two leads. The team questions the notion of "consent" in a relationship where one person is the "dominant" and the other is the "submissive" and notes the film's failure to fully address these concerns.

Despite its criticisms, the trailer also acknowledges the appeal of the film, especially for those seeking a guilty pleasure or a steamy romance flick. The team even describes it as "the movie equivalent of a pint of ice cream" for those needing a break from reality.

Overall, the Honest Trailer for "Fifty Shades of Grey" provides a humorous yet insightful commentary on a film that has elicited strong opinions from both its fans and detractors.