aspergian Those that find the film all of the above would probably tell you that they admire it because it is an exploration into the self. It's all about the inner dialectics of the infinitely subjective human condition, self liberation, know thyself, etcetera, etcetera.The deep "academic" stuff aside, it's really about is a mentally ill woman who happens to like hurting herself (cutting) who gets exploited by her employer who happens to be a sadist. There's lots of sex in it and it is deeply symbolic, but it's just not that interesting or emotional, unless you have sado-masochist tendencies. It's a twisted film for twisted people. I'm sure they would agree.

ncallinicos This film at times was slow. Yet in those slow moments I found myself lost in thought. The acting was suburb in the sense that you can feel the awkward sexuality through the film. I'm to guess that most of us have not been in a situation such as depicted in the film. For those that have I can not answer their opinions on this film, but I at times was uncomfortable, yet intrigued. It's an unconventional story of love, and who's to judge? All kinds of different things make different people happy. Mentally disturbed and maybe a bit too dedicated of a women, but who cares as long as she's happy in the end. We should all be so lucky to have some one so dedicated to us. Hopefully we are nicer to them, but whatever works I suppose. I'm going to say this is a definite watch, but not for those who don't feel like thinking at the moment or those who are not open to a bit unorthodox sexual situations.

jameslinton-75252 With the advent of 50 Shades of Grey, more and more people are getting in touch with their kinky side. However, here's some advice. DON'T WATCH 50 SHADES OF GREY. It is an insult to BDSM and to good film- making in general.Secretary is a far superior film in both representing BDSM and also in cinematic value. There is an actual emotional connection between the lead characters Lee Holloway and Edward Grey. Also Edward Grey was nowhere near as creepy as Christian Grey. Granted the film is not perfect. I found myself questioning the escalation of Lee and Edward's relationship, but at least they actually have a relationship unlike Anna and Christian.Read my full review for more: http://goo.gl/28irIj

capone666 SecretaryThe ironic thing about safe words is they're useless when you have a ball-gag in your mouth.The submissive in this drama, however, doesn't contemplate mercy.After her release from hospital, ex-cutter Lee (Maggie Gyllenhaal) lands a job as a legal secretary to E. Edward Grey (James Spader).Grey's exacting nature causes her to relapse. However, her obedience and pain threshold strikes a cord in Grey, who proposes they partake in BDSM.Over time, he withdraws from the relationship out of embarrassment and she pursues a more orthodox dating life.But one final act of submission on Lee's part thrusts Grey back into her life.Exploring the emotionally foreplay between the characters more than exploiting the erotic elements of their union, Secretary comes off as a smart, sophisticated take on BDSM, and relationships in general.Incidentally, women's fetish for bondage goes back to being tied to train-tracks by mustachioed villains.Green Lightvidiotreviews.blogspot.ca