Secretary
A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.
Critics Sentiment
Grey spanks Lee over his desk for typing errors
Lee flees her wedding fitting to declare love to Grey
The film peaks with the expertly handled first spanking scene that reviewers found surprisingly tender, then drops significantly during Lee's dramatic wedding dress flight which some critics found overwrought.
Secretary maintains strong critical reception throughout most of its runtime, with reviewers consistently praising the lead performances and the film's daring yet dignified approach to taboo subject matter. The sentiment peaks during the central BDSM relationship development, dips slightly during some dramatic gestures, but recovers for a widely appreciated romantic resolution.
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James Spader
Mr. Grey
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Lee Holloway
Jeremy Davies
Peter
Lesley Ann Warren
Joan Holloway
Stephen McHattie
Burt Holloway
Patrick Bauchau
Dr. Twardon
Jessica Tuck
Tricia O'Connor
Osgood Perkins
Jonathan
Amy Locane
Lee's Sister
Mary Joy
Sylvia
Michael Mantell
Stewart
Lily Knight
Paralegal
Sabrina Grdevich
Allison
Lacey Kohl
Louisa
Julene Renee
Jessica
Lauren Cohn
First Secretary
Ezra Buzzington
Typing Teacher
Kyle Colerider-Krugh
Mr. Garvey
Steven Fierberg
First Date
Herbert Russell
Second Date
Crew
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