While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her.
The humorless dolt Christian Grey entices Anastasia Steele into giving their bedroom gymnastics another try in a sequel that's shallow and uninteresting - yet still a notch above the execrable original. This is one good-looking, occasionally titillating, mostly soapy and dull snooze-fest. - Two stars