Title: A curiosity, but not a comedy
Review: Theatrical trailers sneakily suggested this was a twisted romcom, but this is one of those times when the trailer people created a different movie than the one you end up getting. Secretary's two leads are hard to like - a woman just out of an institution who cuts herself, and a largely unexplained sadistic lawyer. The romance, such as it is, has as its highlight a lengthy bottom smacking scene that will appeal only to people who like bottom smacking. The comedy adds up to perhaps half a dozen slight smiles. So yes, an unusual, even thoughtful film, but very far from a sexy date movie for most people. One of those DVDs you only play once.
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