Fifty Shades of
Grey - Exclusive Australian Screening
Special Event
Review – Not a GREY moment!
“Well this is
going to be embarrassing..” I thought to myself as I scooped my hair over my
lanyard against my LLBD (the extra L for LEATHER…We are watching the first screening of Fifty Shades after all!)
So what’s all the fuss about? And why so embarrassed Journalette!? Well we all know what the Best
Selling Novel is about and if you don’t then…ahh I’m blushing already! Please
just, “Google it!” Okay – you can tell I’ve rarely watched anything like this, let
alone on the Silver Screen (Or should I say Grey Screen! Okay enough with the
“grey jokes!”).
So, let’s get to
business –
What: Launch Party and First Screening of Fifty Shades of Grey
Where: Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
When: Wednesday 11th February 2015
Dress Code: Chic
TJ’s Rating:
Making our way to
the “Champagne Reception” along the red, I mean black carpet with the usual backdrop, set up the perfect entry for
guests and local celebrities alike. Photographers lined up, every kind of lense
imaginable waiting to shutter the likes of Johnny Ruffo, Michael Dorman
(Wonderland), Sophie Faulkner and Sophie Lowe just to name a few!
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| On the Black Carpet in Leather and 50 Shades of Tie Dye |
After taking our
first snaps of the night little did we know we would be in for more photo
opportunities ahead. I really didn’t know what to expect as I entered the Main
Event Hall. It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Dimly lit by soft chandeliers and
starry fairy lit walls, old-fashioned pinned leather sofas, black, white and grey
hued lights weaved through this elegant but playful party.
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| Grecian-like Hall meets Fairy Lit Walls and Beautiful Chandeliers |
Is that live music
I hear? I follow my ears and the sweet sound of Beyoncé’s “Crazy In Love” sung
in a sultry, jazz tone alongside a suited pianist. I could watch this all day
sipping on that peachy fizz everybody seems to be drinking.
Speaking of, where
is my drink? I’ve spent so much time exploring this sensual set up that I’ve
forgotten to grab a glass. As a result the Signature Peachy Champagne has run
out and everyone's happy with standard Sparkling and canapés.
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| The amazing entertainment and being summoned to take a photo with Mr Grey |
A large poster of
Mr Grey centres the room and everyone is taking snaps leaning on him (as we
did), pulling cute faces or pretending to smack the back of his pants! Haha!
The #fiftyshadesrevealed photo (in black and white, of course) is sent from the
main photographer to a representative’s iPhone and then sent to you to share
with all your friends on fb/email/etc! Great marketing and social media
strategy right there – I really love this idea.
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| #fiftyshadesrevealed! Our Professional pic ready to share with the Social Media World |
I ask the
well-dressed waiters what is in the canapés and it is so LOUD I can’t hear a
word of her reply. I eat it anyway (because I’m a such risk-taker, right?). Pumpkin, fish and bread in one tasty
little treat. Not bad at all.
We spot Angela
Bishop and the Channel 10 News Team chatting to a few more celebs and then back
to the camera to cover the event. And
what an event it was – it felt like a mix of a black and white themed cocktail
party, wedding reception and “Gossip Girl” set all in one! The music, the
décor, the chandeliers and just trendy, sensual vibe was beyond my
expectations. The only miss was it was really humid inside so everyone opted to
fan themselves with their lanyard to cool down (and I’m sure they would be
using it throughout the movie as well!).
Channel Ten Reporter, Angela Bishop and Guests on our way to the cinema
As it drew nearer
to 8:00pm we made our way to the cinema to be seated and presented with a
goodie bag filled with well, goodies! Mud House New Zealand Pinot Gris (more
wine!), OPI “Embrace the Gray” Nail Polish, Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam,
Sydney Seaplanes Flyer and Blackmores….Men’s Performance
Multivitamin….(awkwardddddd!)
Speaking of
awkward. What I’ve been trying to
tell you (or not tell you) this whole time is that the reason I am
“oh-so-embarrassed” is because I’m all seated, the Launch Party has been
amazing so far and I’m about the watch Fifty Shades of Grey with…my brother!?
There I said it. MY. BRO.
He wanted to watch
it, I obviously was dying to see it first, we got tickets, so family first
right!? And you know what – IT ACTUALLY WASN’T BAD.
The sex scenes are
nothing compared to what I feared nor what it’s been hyped up to be. And, we’re
mature adults, right? Well, at least I am? Right? Right. It wasn’t weird, the movie was amazing and I would
recommend any lover of rom-coms, chick flicks or a good night out to see it!
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| A stream of Social Media from the Black Carpet before the film began...Hello Mr Ruffo! |
The sexual content
is definitely blown out of proportion and as much as there are some scenes with
a blindfold, handcuff, whip, feathers and melting ice - that’s it! The music is
probably the sexiest part as tunes from The Weeknd set the whole mood of many
provocative scenes. Definitely worth buying the sound track! Amazing!!!
Anastasia Steele
(Dakota Johnson) and Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) are the perfect mix of
innocent meets intense and when the two become intertwined they both lose
themselves in what seems like “just a physical relationship.” Since he doesn’t do “chocolates and flowers and all” (I’m
hoping he’ll change his mind by next Valentines!) what he does do is fly her around in his helicopters, jet planes and
chauffeur her to wherever she pleases (YES, pah-lease!). Their physical
relationship seems to cross many boundaries after he introduces her to his
playroom.
My favourite line…
“What playroom?
Like your Xbox and stuff?” – Anastasia
“No Anastasia, No
Xbox, I’ll show you...” – Christian
Opens the door and
her facial expression is priceless! (Just watch the movie and you will see!)
Having brothers myself
that is definitely something I would say and I’m sure a lot of women can relate
to when it comes to a man’s “play room” or “man cave” as they like to call it
these days.
Within the movie you
don’t really know who to feel more sorry for – Anastasia, who has surrendered
herself to Christian both physically and mentally by falling in love with him
as a result of his confusing nature. Or
Christian who can’t seem to let her completely into his world as well as his
troubled grey matter, his mind! (Okay that was my last grey joke, I promise!)
In the final scene
you are left hoping that there is more dialogue as the elevator doors shut
abruptly, keeping you in heightened suspense for the sequel. Let’s hope the
sequel, let alone the whole trilogy is just as good as the original! LOVED. IT!
Even if you’re
thinking “No, it’s a bit too risqué” or “it isn’t my thing” – trust me it’s not
that bad! And I watched it with my "bro" so that’s saying something!
So now, I am not
one bit embarrassed, BUT I definitely know what all the fuss is about! Fifty
Shades, you have passed with flying colours and Mr Grey, I’ll see you in my
dreams (with flowers and chocolates this time).
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