I loved it. I love the complexity and the oddity, the resolve and acceptance. I didn't have an issue with the fantasy/reality blurring - I usually find I don't unless it is CGI and slaps me on the face, then I hate it. I thought both Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader were fantastic! Their characters were so fully formed and well expressed. I really had no expectations going into it other than a possibily I would feel turned off by the kink. But, it actually was quite a sexy film and didn't hit my level of fear and disgust I usually have with violent S&M. Wonderful film!
Maybe we'll continue the Gyllenhaal/Sex theme tonight with Brokeback.
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