Who Is The Target Audience For Fifty Shades Of Grey
It seems that Fifty Shades Of Grey is going to be an adult chick flick. So far people I have spoken to seem to be saying that its women who are going to flock to this with their female friends. Almost like a hen night movie. But the valentines weekend opening seems to suggest that the makers of the film are targeting couples flocking to see it. So who exactly is it aimed at? Both my wife and I are not really bothered about seeing it. Whatever happens it will almost certainly be the biggest grossing 18 film of all time. It actually reminds me of the 1970's when X rated adult films opened almost on a weekly basis. It particularly reminds of when The Stud came out in 1978. Based on a best selling adult novel. This caused a huge sensation as a 40 year old Joan Collins was appearing in raunchy scenes. Back then there was another target audience. The thrill seeking teenager! It was a film that lots of under 18's sneaked in to see. I know because I was one of them! Back then it was easy. You just walked in and the cashier would ask your age. All you had to do was say 18 and you were in! Now of course the under 18's will have trouble getting in. So that audience will be lost. So who are you going to see it? and who with? Your other half or a friend?
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I'll be surprised if any men go to see it, although, undoubtedly, there will be some men without spines that will go just to keep the peace in some instances.
And I notice the publicity people have been working overdrive as well...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/11400246/BandQ-sends-Fifty-Shades-of-Grey-memo-warning-staff-to-expect-soar-in-demand-for-cable-ties-and-rope.html
though unsurprisingly this has since been 'outed'...
http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/feb/11/bq-say-fifty-shades-of-grey-run-on-duct-tape-alert-was-just-pr-ruse
and this one also surfaced today...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-31428072
Quite ludicrous to be honest...
its women's territory for sure
Doesn't take much to work that out.
Seems more tied to convention than some might think.
I've liked some of Taylor-Johnson's art in the past, but this whole 50 Shades business bores me stupid frankly. A rental perhaps.
Raunchy.
I think there will be a lot of others going to see it just to see 'what all the fuss is about'.
And I think you and the vast majority of such people are going to be vastly disappointed.
Even before this film was made, you could see what was going to happen - it was never going to contain any controversial scenes, raunchy sex or full-on bondage action. It does not need to.
The filmmakers know full well the movie can be sold off the back of the reputation of the book. As rubbish as the book was, it did sell and became a talking point.
It's a very cynical marketing ploy, and essentially is cheating it's potential audience, teasing them in the belief they are going to see something they are not.
Early reviews have already confirmed this, which has comes as no surprise, so expect this movie to get absolutely trashed on here.
That would be harsh!!
I'm a nice guy
If they want sex scenes why not just watch a porno?
...because the plumber would be Polish and they wouldn't be able to understand his grunting?
Oh... you mean an old porno... with moustaches and afro-style topiary!
However, maybe this audience doesn't want to dip their toe in the horrid world of porn (urghh!).
But they're not averse to porn (or something porn-ish) dipping its toe into their world, so to speak. As long as its presentable, acceptable etc.
You seem to be far more up with the porn of today, so I'll take your word for it. I prefer to get my jollies from wifey.
So do I, from my wife that is, nothing wrong with her learning some new tricks tho