Review of Secretary (2002) by Kris B — 23 Jul 2014

Dark, awkward, twisted, and wildly inappropriate. This unconventional love story, no doubt, will draw comparisons with the much anticipated release of the movie adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey not only because James Spader's character shares the same surname as well as the main protagonist sharing the same physical attributes but because it draws attention to S&M.

That would be where the comparisons end because Secretary has far more substance and the sexual tension between Gyllenhaal and Spader's are truly electrifying enough to successfully draw out the tension further without losing the audience's attention.

Stand out performances by these talented actors brings this movie home.