When we talk about the most iconic films of the Raggio R of the last decade, “Fifty shades of gray” It is undoubtedly an extraordinary one. Released in 2015, the film aroused global frenzy despite the mixed critical reception. Although critics embrace him by superficial narration, the public crowded in cinemas, making him one of the films with the greatest collection ever directed by a woman. 10 years later, the legacy of the film and its splendid protagonists continue to fascinate the spectators.
“Fifty shades of gray” The intense and controversial love story follows between the 21 -year -old student Anastasia “Ana” Steele and the 27 -year -old billionaire Christian Gray. What begins as a simple college of college changes both their lives unexpectedly. Enchanted by the innocence and charm of Ana, Gray quickly tries to seduce her. Despite his wealth and charisma, it is Ana’s sincerity – not material things – that really touches it.
Their relationship becomes passionate and consumer. Yet, as Ana dreams of a loving and emotionally satisfying partnership, Gray proposes a contract, one who reduces their link to a transactional sexual agreement, asking Ana’s submission in exchange for sumptuous gifts. Although deeply in love, Ana refuses to get lost in such an agreement. After experiencing Gray’s dark desires in the notorious “Red Room”In the end he chooses to leave: Heartbrken, but not willing to compromise his values.
Despite having been beaten by critics (a 25% evaluation on rotten tomatoes and 46/100 on the metacritic), “Fifty shades of gray” It was a sensation at the box office. Critics have labeled dialogue “Ridiculous” and the acting “Dish”But this did not stop the spectators. The film earned $ 569.7 million with a modest $ 40 million budget and became the fourth highest rating film of all time, behind “The posthums of a part II”, “The Passion of Christ” AND “The matrix recharged”. It also ranks like the third film with the greatest collection directed by a woman, later “Oh mama!” AND “Fuck 2”.
Today Dakota Johnson (Ana) is one of Hollywood’s most requested actresses. From his breakout “Fifty shades of gray”he recited “Black mass”, “How to be single”, “The lost daughter” AND “Madame Web”. In 2025, he produced and recited “Splitsville” And it appeared alongside Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans “Materialists”.
Jamie Dornan, who played Christian Gray, returned to the two sequels of the film – “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Fifty Shades Freed”, respectively 381 million dollars and $ 372 million. The trilogy has collected over $ 1.3 billion all over the world, consolidating its most iconic erotic franchise status of the decade. Dornan also explored romantic dramas such as “End, begin” AND “Wild Mountain Thyme”before acting in the award -winning “Belfast”who won the best screenplay at the 79th Golden Globe Awards.
More recently, he joined Gal Gadot in the Netflix action thriller “Heart of Stone” (2023) and starred in the exciting series “The tourist”. Fans can expect his next project, “The company”.
Although “Fifty shades of gray” Polarized critics, its impact on pop culture and erotic cinema is undeniable. With his fascinating graphics, the unforgettable characters and the convincing love story, remains a film that has called a generation, led by a couple whose chemistry brightly knocks on a decade later.
Sources: K14
