Secretary

“I touched the soil and he loved me” Was I influenced to watch this based on edits? 1000% and I am grateful. I already know there are plenty of reviews with takes about Lee’s mental health/self-harm and how Mr. Grey “preyed” on her vulnerability. I don’t deem that to be the case. Mr. Grey introduced sadomasochism to her as an alternative; is that healthy on the mental health? Perhaps not, as Lee grew infatuated seeking that pleasurable pain. However, through this infatuation Lee was able to grow and assert her newfound confidence and power over Mr. Grey who was absolutely the weakest of the two in his yearning and unwillingness to accept her love (perhaps because he deemed himself unworthy/incapable). Not to mention the stunning change in dynamics that I find comparable, dare I say, to Phantom Thread. This movie also probably had the most romantic and intimate cishet ending I’ve ever seen in my life? My heart melted. I will be thinking about it for a long while.