Film: The Secretary - did it turn you on?

[redsnapper]

There's some great replies on this thread, didn't expect that tbh. I'm glad there's a good few of you out there that agree on it's excellence. Maybe it was helped in my case though by the fact that i didn't even know it was on til i was watching it and I'd never heard about it before so just really stumbled across a good film as opposed to the poster who had read a review and was looking forward to it but ended up being disappointed. That's a shame I reckon. She is lovely yeh that Maggie-i-wont-even-attempt-to-spell-her-surname.

 

[CJohn]

I thought it was bit crap really, well it was alright. From what I remember she replaced an abusive relationship (self-harm) with another (her boss), though there was something hopeful in this movement. Interesting premise, just wasn't that great.

 

[El Jefe]

I thought it was bit crap really, well it was alright. From what I remember she replaced an abusive relationship (self-harm) with another (her boss), though there was something hopeful in this movement. Interesting premise, just wasn't that great.

It was in no way an abusive relationship, and it's depressing you think it is.

 

[Strumpet]

Oh yeah, great film. I was turned on the minute she operated the stapler with her chin.

What Jefe said. It wasn't abusive imo either.

 

[gnoriac]

At the end I felt I didn't know what it was supposed to be... S&M film? rom-com? psychological study (self-harm ->S&M aspect)?

Bit of each I guess, and as such, I thought it a bit disappointing.

 

[CJohn]

It was in no way an abusive relationship, and it's depressing you think it is.

NO no, the self harm was abusive! No her relationship with your man, she replaced an abusive one with one that was more functional, but still had a similiar function...

 

[kyser_soze]

I liked the idea of punishing support staff for typos, and was disappointed when the story veered away from this promising beginning.

Best answer on the thread

 

[Rollem]

it certainly intrigued me, but it didnt turn me on

 

[Biddlybee]

Maggie Gyllenhall(?) is a foxy chick anyway, so yes seeing her do all that stuff was v.sexy and I agree that for a fairly mainstream film it was very erotic

A fantastic film because it managed to be a love story, a very sexy film and make some intelligent points about self harm and S&M.

what these two said ^

I've always had a thing for James Spader

Me too

 

[foo]

It's a great love story, that's true, I think it's quite a romantic film, and it has something real about it. And I've always had a thing for James Spader's from way back! He has a really kind and interesting face.

kind? isn't that strange - i've always found his expressions a bit creepy, especially his smile. but then, he did my head in in that carcrash film and i don't think i ever forgave him that

saying all that, i loved Secretary for all the reasons others have said. and yes, i did get turned on.

<thwack!>

 

[rover07]

I thought it was rubbish. Even the spanking bit was boring....

 

[Lost Zoot]

I didnt turn me on but it did make me envious.

 

[secretsquirrel]

I loved it. Got it on DVD at home - might have to watch it again later

It managed to be sexy and sad and touching and sweet and kinky all at the same time.

Speaking of James Spader, anyone else seen 'White Palace' where he gets it on with a world weary Susan Sarandon? *sigh* another one of my favourite movies for similar reasons to those above. No spanking though.

 

[perplexis]

James Spader is too much of a turn-off for it have worked for me
Otherwise maybe.

 

[Lost Zoot]

James Spader is too much of a turn off for it have worked for me
Otherwise maybe.

http://www.allisongordin.com/celebrities/images/James_Spader_jpg.jpg

 

[Fruitloop]

Really? He is the thinking director's favourite pervert actor!

 

[Vash]

Nope.

 

[perplexis]

http://www.allisongordin.com/celebrities/images/James_Spader_jpg.jpg

Yeah, he's pretty hot there I'll admit. But he's well young!
But in both Secretary and Crash he doesn't do it for me.
Although, tbf, I'm a boy who fancies girls

 

[krtek a houby]

Liked it. Wicked.

 

[perplexis]

Really? He is the thinking director's favourite pervert actor!

lol.
That doesn't make me think "phwoar" though. It just makes me think, "I wish they'd cast Johnny Depp".

 

[sinbad]

Johnny Depp?? That cold have worked, but only if he was doing his hunter s thompson/pirates of the carribean bendy nutter bit
fwiw I loved the film, an ex girlfriend who wanted me to be dominante made me watch it and I don't think I've seen a film since that has taught more more practical skills in anyone area! There is something amazing about that kind of roleplay if your both into it and you have the confidence to be do it.

 

[brixtonvilla]

I can confidently say that this film did not give me the horn at all. Not at all. No, siree... Not me.

 

[fen_boy]

I thought it was utter shit.

 

[Maggot]

I enjoyed it. Thought it was a very tender film (in more ways than one!).

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

I switched it off before the end, it was quite staggeringly boring.

 

[dodgepot]

watched this again last night. such a good film, and it's great how it manages to be so sexy without relying on any explicit out-and-out nooky scenes. it's very funny, too.

 

[Sadken]

I just love Maggie so frickin' much, man. So frickin' much.

 

[kabbes]

I switched it off before the end, it was quite staggeringly boring.

Although I didn't turn it off before the end, I have to agree with this. It was as dull as a cliché involving ditchwater.

 

[Orang Utan]

It's ace, but it's called Secretary, not The Secretary.
at self for not being able to resist pointing this out

 

[exleper]

I echo what has already said, an excellent film, but did anyone think the music was, y'know, a bit shite?