Review of Fifty Shades Darker (2017) by Ilsa W — 01 May 2017

Tho less stylishly filmed than the first movie I think I may have enjoyed this one slightly more. Tho this may be due to Jamie Dornan getting a bit more to do and actually smiling occasionally!

This review of Fifty Shades Darker (2017) was written by Ilsa W on 01 May 2017.

Fifty Shades Darker has generally received mixed reviews.

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