I never imagined I would love a film about Male Dominance and a female submissive but 'Secretary' with James Spader is a delightful, quirky, utterly irresistible film. It is a romance about two characters who are utterly at odds with normal, conventional society, who both suffer silently in their own isolated worlds but who manage to create an incredible bond. It is highly entertaining while being extraordinarily erotic. In short, it is brilliant. James Spader in the role of Mr. Grey smoulders with repressed sexual appeal.
'Secretary' belongs in the same class as 'The Extra Man' and 'Lars and the Real Girl' All three are films about individuals who find a way that differs from the ordinary, who triumph over social alienation by demanding recognition of their own unique vision. All three prove that self-respect can bloom in the most outlandish gardens.
