Restricted to children under 12, this phenomenal film attracted more than 4 million viewers to cinemas!

Almost ten years ago, one of the most famous erotic novels of the 21st century, written by Elle James, was adapted for the cinema. its title? fifty shades of grey. And the least we can say is that the success was dazzling!

Viewers discovered the story of a passionate and sexual romance between Christian Gray (played by Jamie Dornan), a young billionaire with an extraordinary sexual practice, and Anastasia Steele (played by Dakota Johnson), a cautious literature student.

During their meeting, a rich businessman introduces the young woman to sadomasochistic practices. A curious scenario that will quickly lead to an exciting romance. This adaptation is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson (whose credits include Back to Black, Nowhere Boy and A Million Little Pieces).

A double whammy from novel to screen

As soon as it was published in June 2011, the first book “Fifty Shades of Grey” immediately found its audience, mainly women, so much so that it broke all sales records, including JK Rowling’s Harry Potter literary saga. In total, it sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide.

This global success gave him a wish Sam Taylor-Johnson Adapt the novel for the screen. And the least we can say is that the director did well, as the first film attracted more than 4 million viewers in France alone.

that’s not all fifty shades of grey Ellie Goulding’s Love Me Like You Do was also nominated for the Berlinale, as well as the Oscar for Best Song. Great success from novel to screen!

However, what we sometimes forget is that when it was released in theaters in 2015, the adaptation divided critics. Moreover, press on AlloCiné gave it a low average of 2.1 out of 5, compared to 2 out of 5 viewers.

The other two sequels also found their audience, with over 3 million at the French box office for Fifty Shades Darker and 2.7 million for Fifty Shades Freed. The success is still there, although the numbers are decreasing…

tonight on TFX at 9:05 p.m.