Fifty Shades Darker

'Fifty Shades Darker' barely qualifies as a movie

Its sequel, "Fifty Shades Darker," goes well beyond that on the groan meter, repeatedly failing to pass the unintentional-giggle test.

Obviously, the idea is for the movie version of E.L. James' novel to be sexy and erotic, from star Jamie Dornan's impressive biceps to its dominant-submissive naughtiness. But reminiscent of the old joke that "kinky" means using a feather and "perverted" involves the whole chicken, "Fifty Shades" basically plays like an overstuffed turkey.

'Fifty Shades Darker' given R-21 rating by the Censors Board

The movie premiers today, February 11, amid rumours that it would be banned in the country.

"Fifty Shades Darker," the sequel to the racy bondage flick "Fifty Shades of Grey," was given a R-21 rating by the Censors Board of PNG.

Paradise Cinemas however, in its discussion with the Censors Board after the movie review, wants to remind the public that minors will not be allowed to see it.

An identification card is strictly required to those who would be buying the movie ticket as mandated by the Censors Board of PNG.

'Fifty Shades Darker' careens from erotic to absurd

 Its sequel, "Fifty Shades Darker," goes well beyond that on the groan meter, repeatedly failing to pass the unintentional-giggle test.

Obviously, the idea is for the movie version of E.L. James' novel to be sexy and erotic, from star Jamie Dornan's impressive biceps to its dominant-submissive naughtiness. But reminiscent of the old joke that "kinky" means using a feather and "perverted" involves the whole chicken, "Fifty Shades" basically plays like an overstuffed turkey.