Fifty Shades of Grey Cast: Charlie Hunnam and Dakota Johnson
Lets face it. No movie can live up to the Fifty Shades of Grey books in your head. At least not for me. But I think that the casting isn’t bad at all. Are they my first choice? No. Jesse Pavelka is the only one who I ever thought was perfect for the role of Christian. And to tell you the truth, I think this photo of Charlie Hunnam comes pretty close to the Fifty in my head. As far as Ana goes…well that’s me. I never pictured anyone else besides a skinny, young, beautiful version of me. So if it isn’t me, it isn’t going to be the Ana in my head.
So there.
I’m interested in how the movie will be done. The inner goddess will be gone, the hot sex can’t be shown. But I expect it will be a nice trip to the movies to see how they did it. I love a romance, so I expect to enjoy the film very much, and I think that these actors will gradually become who we think of in our minds when we picture Christian and Ana (I’m lying. Still me.)
When Twilight came out Robert Pattinson was SO wrong. They all were. But now, they are the characters. Despite how the movies didn’t do the books justice, I still bought the blue rays and have watched them several times.
Everyone needs to relax, chill, and trust that Hollywood and E.L. James will do the best possible job with this. It’ll grow on you.
I’ll be there opening night too. I watch Sons of Anarchy for Jax… he’s hot. I think Hollywood & E.L. James has our back…..they took forever casting it…..I’m sure it will be fine….
If they completely screw it up….I’ll still put that dvd right next to magic mike….which was horrible. …but oh so sexy to watch
As usual Ana a great review! True what you said about the twilight cast. Makes me think maybe this movie will be good even though I am not in love with the male pick.
Aaaaaaaand this is why I love you and your blog! Well said. No one lives up to our imagination. And let’s face it, a movie is never as good as the book. However….even though the Twilight movies were a sorry comparison to the books, I still saw every one of the movies in the theater and I own all 5 dvds….and I still watch them from time to time.
Books are like a luxurious 5 course meal, a mouthwateringly delicious experience that plays on all our senses….and the movies that are made after them are like fast food, a tasty treat that satisfies our hunger but likely leaves us wanting something with more substance. Movies give us a quick taste and reminder of the beauty and wonder the books created.
And as for all the people who a spewing words of hate….shut the fuck up. Seriously. Get over it. If you hate the choices so much, don’t see the movie! But for fuck sake stop bitching and personally attacking the actors, author and directors. *deep breath* Okay, I’m done ranting now.
I admit I was very upset when casting was announced. I have however had a few days to let it sink in. Yes, I will definitely see this movie. I will support the actors that have been chosen to play Christian and Ana. Even though these two are not my Christian and Ana.
I haven’t watched SoA because really, I have no time for TV anymore. But I was going to start. Now I don’t want to. I like the idea of going in fresh having never seen either character act as anyone else.
Never pictured myself as Ana, and yet, I’m sure the movie will be right on. Last I checked, it’s a MOVIE. So rare that they can compare to the fiction, and yet many are still terribly entertaining.
Try not to lose sleep, all. There are plenty o’ books out there to captivate you. Keep reading. We’ll make another novel turn blockbuster and turn a writer into a celebrity pretty soon…
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Lets face it. No movie can live up to the Fifty Shades of Grey books in your head. At least not for me. But I think that the casting isn’t bad at all. Are they my first choice? No. Jesse Pavelka is the only one who I ever thought was perfect for the role of Christian. And to tell you the truth, I think this photo of Charlie Hunnam comes pretty close to the Fifty in my head. As far as Ana goes…well that’s me. I never pictured anyone else besides a skinny, young, beautiful version of me. So if it isn’t me, it isn’t going to be the Ana in my head.
kathy says
you nailed it!
Joanne Christenson says
I’ll be there opening night too. I watch Sons of Anarchy for Jax… he’s hot. I think Hollywood & E.L. James has our back…..they took forever casting it…..I’m sure it will be fine….
If they completely screw it up….I’ll still put that dvd right next to magic mike….which was horrible. …but oh so sexy to watch
Linda says
Cute, I agree Magic Mike was a horrible movie and yet..I’ve watched it several times, lol
Linda says
I can’t wait, to me it’s even more exciting now that Charlie has been cast!!
Sara B says
As usual Ana a great review! True what you said about the twilight cast. Makes me think maybe this movie will be good even though I am not in love with the male pick.
Megan Wickland says
Aaaaaaaand this is why I love you and your blog! Well said. No one lives up to our imagination. And let’s face it, a movie is never as good as the book. However….even though the Twilight movies were a sorry comparison to the books, I still saw every one of the movies in the theater and I own all 5 dvds….and I still watch them from time to time.
Books are like a luxurious 5 course meal, a mouthwateringly delicious experience that plays on all our senses….and the movies that are made after them are like fast food, a tasty treat that satisfies our hunger but likely leaves us wanting something with more substance. Movies give us a quick taste and reminder of the beauty and wonder the books created.
And as for all the people who a spewing words of hate….shut the fuck up. Seriously. Get over it. If you hate the choices so much, don’t see the movie! But for fuck sake stop bitching and personally attacking the actors, author and directors. *deep breath* Okay, I’m done ranting now.
Wonderful post, as always, Ana! ♥♡♥♡♥
Ana's Attic says
Well said! xoxo
cindy says
I admit I was very upset when casting was announced. I have however had a few days to let it sink in. Yes, I will definitely see this movie. I will support the actors that have been chosen to play Christian and Ana. Even though these two are not my Christian and Ana.
Ana's Attic says
That’s the spirit!
Nina says
My always and forever Christian Grey will be Matt Bomer. But Charlie can act – I have a feeling he will do CG justice. 🙂
Karen says
I’m interested in how they do this movie
And they will never be able to cast the people I saw in my head when I read this series
Annie says
Thank you for telling it like it is!
Courtney says
I could not agree more!!! (And Charlie can be pretty damn hot as Jax on SOA!)
Stacy (StacyHgg) says
I completely AGREE!!!
and LOL “Anna” lookalike 😉 I can relate!!!!
Jessica says
Amen! 🙂
April Whaley says
Couldn’t have said it better! I love Charlie… And I wanna be Ana too lol! I wanna have his babies!
Ana's Attic says
I haven’t watched SoA because really, I have no time for TV anymore. But I was going to start. Now I don’t want to. I like the idea of going in fresh having never seen either character act as anyone else.
Veronica Rundell says
Never pictured myself as Ana, and yet, I’m sure the movie will be right on. Last I checked, it’s a MOVIE. So rare that they can compare to the fiction, and yet many are still terribly entertaining.
Try not to lose sleep, all. There are plenty o’ books out there to captivate you. Keep reading. We’ll make another novel turn blockbuster and turn a writer into a celebrity pretty soon…