FIFTY SHADES DARKER

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OUT 5 JUNE DVD, BD, VOD EX TRAS Commentary, Featurette

Despite promises that this James Foley-directed sequel would be dirtier, Dorn-ier and, yes, darker than 2015’s risible-but-nevertheless-watchable predecessor, the series based on E.L. James’ novels continues to fumble. The peculiarly uneventful plot sees assorted nutjobs attempting to drive apart the newly reunited Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) and Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan). The winning central performances and self-aware humour will (just about) see you through, but otherwise this is only to be enjoyed ironically. The extended cut offers 13 extra minutes of sado-silliness. Jordan Farley