Anthony Lane's 'Main Argument About The Film'
1. What is the reviews main argument about the film?
Anthony Lanes main argument is that the film and novel, even though intended to bring out normal BDSM instead depicts some form of abuse through the stalking, possessiveness, manipulation, isolation tactics, intimidation and physical threats against a relationship partner. It also brings in a lot of expectations which is never met hence ending up wasting people’s time.
2. What formal features of the film (narrative, editing, cinematography, lighting, sound etc) does the reviewer use to support their argument?
Lane uses cinematography features of the film to describe the red room, where Christian had the freedom to express himself as a dominant. Through pictures the audience are shown a room
Anthony Lanes main argument is that the film and novel, even though intended to bring out normal BDSM instead depicts some form of abuse through the stalking, possessiveness, manipulation, isolation tactics, intimidation and physical threats against a relationship partner. It also brings in a lot of expectations which is never met hence ending up wasting people’s time.
2. What formal features of the film (narrative, editing, cinematography, lighting, sound etc) does the reviewer use to support their argument?
Lane uses cinematography features of the film to describe the red room, where Christian had the freedom to express himself as a dominant. Through pictures the audience are shown a room