Cynthia

Was majorly excited to see this and now I'm majorly disappointed. I have to say the acting by the female leads is well, not great. Feels like they memorized their lines and are simply repeating them. There's no feeling behind them. Trying to look carefree and wild, having the time of their lives come off looking like they are forcing horrible fake laughter at absolutely nothing fun at all. I'll stick to the book.

Overall the story was entertaining and I'd say my main/only complaint was the acting of Lily James. I don't know if she was directed to act as such or if it was the creation from L. James but I found myself extremely annoyed with the character. Not her words or what was written in the script but more so the way L. James portrayed her. Instead of scared she came off as slow for lack of a better word. Seems her only way to portay the character being upset was to lurch her body and walk around with her arms flailing about and an utter look of nausea on her face at all times. It was beyond annoying. Perhaps they told her to act as an idiot, I don't know. I will say it definitely ruined the "scary/suspenseful parts.