*I received the Fifty Shades DVD plus other promotional items for review. All my opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.*
If you have not seen Fifty Shades of Grey yet, now is your time because it is now available on DVD! I was a 50 Greys book fan but I was not really sure how the books would translate to make a movie. After some contemplation I decided to give it a go (hey the movies are never better than the books) but I have to say that this movie most certainly was as good as the books. I thoroughly enjoyed how they put this movie together and it was better than I ever expected!
Synopsis:
The worldwide phenomenon comes to life in Fifty Shades of Grey, starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in the iconic roles of Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. Ana is an inexperienced college student tasked with interviewing enigmatic billionaire Christian Grey. But what starts as business quickly becomes an unconventional romance. Swept up in Christian’s glamorous lifestyle, Ana soon finds another side to him as she discovers his secrets and explores her own dark desires. What results is a thrilling, all-consuming romance as Christian and Ana test the limits they will go to for their relationship.
The story of a searing love affair between a naïve college student and a billionaire entrepreneur, Fifty Shades of Grey, will have women worldwide planning a special Friday night in when the provocative love story comes home for the first time. Fans of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele will be able to have the ultimate at-home movie experience when Fifty Shades of Grey, the global phenomenon that grossed more than $560 million globally, comes to Digital HD Friday, May 1, 2015 and Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand Friday, May 8, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Based on E. L. James’ best-selling novel, the Blu-ray™ and Digital HD include an exclusive unrated version of the film that features a never-before-seen alternate ending and the exclusive tease to the next movie, Fifty Shades Darker, along with almost two hours of all-new bonus features that go behind the scenes of this year’s hottest romance.
Shy and unassuming literature student Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) finds her life forever altered when she interviews the enigmatic Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and is dazzled by the charismatic entrepreneur and his high-flying lifestyle. As the pair embarks on a passionate affair, Ana soon discovers that Grey has dark secrets and desires that will push her to the limits of her imagination—and beyond.
Jamie Dornan (TV’s The Fall, Once Upon a Time) and Dakota Johnson (The Social Network, 21 Jump Street) head up a talented cast that includes Eloise Mumford (TV’s The River), Max Martini (Captain Phillips), Marcia Gay Harden (Into the Wild), Luke Grimes (HBO’s True Blood), Jennifer Ehle (Zero Dark Thirty), Victor Rasuk (TV’s Stalker) and Rita Ora (upcoming Southpaw) in the wildly anticipated film adaptation of one of the fastest-selling book series ever published.
BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY:
-Fifty Shades of Grey Unrated and Theatrical Versions
-Exclusive Tease of the Next Movie Fifty Shades Darker
-The World of Fifty Shades of Grey: Discover the artistry involved in creating everything Fifty Shades of Grey, including in-depth profiles of stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, and the characters they play.
-CHRISTIAN GREY: Inside the world of Christian Grey and what makes him so magnetic and mysterious.
-CHRISTIAN GREY PROFILE: Illustrated with film clips: Who is Christian Grey?
-JAMIE DORNAN PROFILE: Meet the actor behind the iconic character.
-CHRISTIAN’S APARTMENT: Living room, dining room, bedroom, bathroom and the Red Room
-CHRISTIAN’S WARDROBE: A look into Christian’s wardrobe.
-A RICH MAN’S TOYS: Christian’s cars, the plane, the helicopter, all of the recognizable items from the book, now on screen
-ANA: Discovering Ana and what makes her so compelling and relatable.
-ALL ABOUT ANA: Learn more about the Ana character
-DAKOTA JOHNSON PROFILE: Meet the incredible actress behind Anastasia Steele.
-ANA’S WORLD: Beginning with her life as college student to her transformation into a woman living a life of luxury with Christian Grey.
-ANA’S WARDROBE: A look into Ana’s wardrobe.
-E.L. James & Fifty Shades: A chat with the creator of “Fifty Shades,” discussing the history of the novel and the experience making the film. Follow the author at the Premiere screening in New York and come full circle as the film is released to the fans.
-Fifty Shades: The Pleasure of Pain: A discussion with the BDSM consultant and a show-and-tell with property master.
-360° Set Tours of Christian and Ana’s apartments including the Red Room
-Music Videos from Skylar Grey, The Weeknd and Ellie Goulding
-Behind the Scenes of The Weekend’s “Earned It” Music Video
BLU-RAY AND DVD BONUS FEATURES
The World of Fifty Shades of Grey—Friends and Family: Profiles of cast members including Eloise Mumford, Max Martini, Marcia Gay Harden, Luke Grimes, Jennifer Ehle, Victor Rasuk and Rita Ora
Behind the Shades: Follow alongside director Sam Taylor-Johnson, producers E. L. James, Mike De Luca and Dana Brunetti, actors Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson and the rest of the cast through the making of the movie, including a candid discussion about the most challenging aspects of the story.
Are you ready for 50 Shades?!!
Giveaway: Two winners will each receive a 50 Shades of Grey DVD. This giveaway is run via rafflecopter, so click more to see the actual giveaway. The only mandatory entry is to visit 50 Shades and tell me why you are most excited to see it! While the other entries are optional, I highly suggest filling it out to increase your chances of winning. US only. Good luck!
I like you and your adorable children. That little Hayley is a natural model.You have a beautiful family.
I like that you can buy this movie there.
I like that they give you a little sneak peak
I like that your site does not look cluttered. I also like your color scheme.
I like how it has a link to the Christian Grey apartment experience!
Love that there is an uncut version
I like the trailer. I also think the Grey Internship program looks fun
Thank you!
It doesn’t have a crap load of stuff! Sometimes sites for a movie will have a ton of stuff that makes it look cluttered and a headache to look at.
I like the movie. I read the books and saw the movie. I like how you can send a personal greeting.
I♥ the Christian Grey Apartment experience!
I like that you can apply to be an intern!
I love the uncut version
I like Christian Grey’s apartment, I wish I had an elevator to my apartment and the beautiful entrance he has.
I like the fact that they have an internship program. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.
I love watching the trailer!!
seeing the previews reminds me how much I loved the movie, can’t wait to see again
The immersive experience of Grey’s apartment is kinda cool.
I like visiting your site because you have cute reviews and stories that I like to share with my best friend who has a 3 year old daughter and this giveaway is to die for! We loved the movie! We saw it opening day! Thank you for the opportunity!
The apartment experience is very neat.
The site is easy to navigate.
Ive been wanting to see this movie but couldn’t bring myself to see it in a theater!!
I like the giveaway and that you think the movie is a good rendition of the book
I like Christian Grey’s Apartment
The movie preview
I like you can watch a preview.
I like that you can buy the movie
I love to see Christian Grey, he is such a fine actor.
I like that you can SEND FRIENDS A PERSONALIZED GREETING.
Thanks you for the amazing job!
I love the sneak peek.
I like the trailer
I like the color scheme of the page.
I like that there is an uncut version
I love that you can explore Christian’s apartment.
I like that you can see Christian’s apartment.
I like the trailer.
I would like to see Melanie Griffith’s daughter in this movie, to see if she acts like mom
I like the apartment experience!!
love how this page doesn’t have annoying pop ups! love the review, interesting and to the point! love all your photos too!
Kathryn C
I really like the that you can explore Christian’s Grey’s apartment, very neat!
They have an internship program.
I love the variety of awesome giveaways you have
I liked the trailer and that you can click on the actors’ info. I did not know that the DVD has an alternate ending to the movie.
I like the trailer
I have never seen the movie before and really want to.
I watched the trailer and thought it looked good. I have read the books and would like to see the movie now. Thanks for the chance.
I love the application to Grey enterprises!!
I just really want to see this movie =)
I liked the trailer.
the internship program is very funny and cool! lol probably something of many readers’ dreams lol
I like the trailer and the internship game.
I read the book so I just liked watching the trailer and want to see the movie!
im so so so excited about this giveaway. I cant wait to see this movie, thank you for doing this awesome giveaway!!
I liked the trailer.
i like all the info you share
i love this movie
I like that you can send personalized greetings from it!
Sneak Peak looks awesome!! I have been waiting to see this!
I love being able to see the sneak peak!
I like it that I can watch the trailer before as well as the videos of the characters.
I like that you can see Christian’s apartment.
i like the sneak peak. the apartment experience was really cool too.