Some thoughts

Gennaro 2022-04-22 07:01:30

Some words popped from my head while watching it(in order of appearance):
introverted
isolation
self-destruction tendency
rich-colored
dreamy
mysterious
innocent-looking unconsciously deception
perfectionism
seducing
erotic
beautiful and dangerously appealing
genuine innocence
simple happiness
emotion-flowing
wicked
emotion-disturbing
heart-broken
sarcasmistic(yes, kind of warm and touching)
deeply-emotional
precious
appreciation
romantic
beauty
fulfilling

Maybe the most ridiculous characters with little to none plot adding to the very controversial setting of office affairs, yet I don't feel they are out-of-place and am not a tiny bit bored. The flawed characters, the flawed relationships, the flawed lives those beings lived, and the most importantly the repressing, flowing or subtle change of emotions among those characters really intrigue me. For once I thought I almost understood them, not sure if it is the dangerous emotion trap the movie wants to set or just some common sympathy that everyone will have for characters like that.

In the end I found out that I was wrong from the beginning. From the strangest angle, it just depicted the most discussed topic of human life: how to communicate, how to be able to love, how to get along with your life, how to appreciate your inner beauty, basically how to respect and accept yourself. Like what he did with the purple flowers, he can finally adore his purple goddess in the end. And it is worth to point out that the sadistic one is the one who is weak in mind, yet the submissive one is the one with actual power and strength to change both their lives. A little bit clichéd ending, but who doesn't need something sweet and dreamlike to hold on to? Such a weirdly emotion-evoking movie . And yes, I cried hard and I don't know why. Is it just someone channels the similar feeling that could fully understand it? I'll never know.

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  • Guillermo 2022-03-27 09:01:07

    secretary or sexretary~haha

  • Jaden 2021-12-11 08:01:22

    It's not too pornographic, on the contrary, I think the characters are well portrayed. The cute boss driven crazy is much like himself, but someone loves you enthusiastically, don't you feel happy? The neurotic extreme girl is a little sad, but fortunately, her persistence makes happiness within reach. Slightly funny plot. You may not be able to fully understand American values, feelings, and life, but if you love someone, you must express and do it. Don't just say half of what you say. H2 08.6.3 00:30

Secretary quotes

  • [Mr. Grey calls Lee into his office by the speaker phone]

    E. Edward Grey: [Mr. Grey in a low tone on the speaker phone] Ms. Holloway.

    Lee: Yes, Mr. Grey?

    E. Edward Grey: Come into my office.

    Lee: [Lee looks over to the waiting room as Mr. Marvel watches] But Mr. Marvel is waiting.

    E. Edward Grey: Ms. Holloway, come into my office.

    Lee: Yes, sir.

    Lee: [Lee smiles with her eyes closed, whispering] Finally.

  • [Mr. Grey stands behind Lee and asks her to pull up her skirt]

    E. Edward Grey: Now, pull up your skirt.

    Lee: Why?

    E. Edward Grey: You're not worried that I'm going to fuck you, are you? I'm not interested in that, not in the least. Now, pull up your skirt.