This is without a doubt, a beautiful, heartbreaking love theme. Sad that so many people have misunderstood this film. Director Adrian Lyne has stated that this movie was indeed a love story, but John's fear of emotional intimacy (which he masked with control and the desire to play games) ultimately drove Elizabeth away. The only woman he ever loved. The terrible sequel, which Kim Basinger refused to reprise her role for, has two redeeming qualities - Mickey Rourke's performance (although this was the time when his looks were beginning to change due to plastic surgery) and the insight into John as a character. He did love Elizabeth, but he had trust issues and was afraid that he wasn't good enough for her. By the end, you know that John is lost without Elizabeth.
For anyone who thinks 50 shades of grey was Hollywood garbage and know this the this was the real true masterpiece of all time in that genre. Hats off to you!
I lived through this. Had a very strong, emotional, sexual & intense relationship that only lasted two months and five days the first time around. We did this "dance" for three years until he admitted he cheated on me after promising me he'd love me forever. He told me at the place where he worked and I walked away quietly just like Elizabeth does, only I was driving in my car crying and screaming so hard I could barely see the road. IT KILLED ME!! About a year later he wanted me back and it took everything inside me not to go back to him. I didn't! Ironically Nine and a Half Weeks was playing at the theater at the time we were together and I begged him to go but he didn't want to see it for some reason. I saw it for the first time on cable after our break up and it knocked the wind out of me! I couldn't believe at the time that any one could love any one else the way I loved "him!" I felt like my life story was being told on screen. This was a very long, long, time ago. I've been married to a great guy for almost 30 years now but as the Bonnie Tyler song goes "every now and then I fall apart" and the memories and pain stop me right in my tracks. I've kept it all a secret, locked inside my heart, until now...
That scene with the scarf. Just the way he holds her as he wraps it around her gets me every time. They don't even know each other yet but have so much chemistry there. Love it.
This is without a doubt, a beautiful, heartbreaking love theme. Sad that so many people have misunderstood this film. Director Adrian Lyne has stated that this movie was indeed a love story, but John's fear of emotional intimacy (which he masked with control and the desire to play games) ultimately drove Elizabeth away. The only woman he ever loved. The terrible sequel, which Kim Basinger refused to reprise her role for, has two redeeming qualities - Mickey Rourke's performance (although this was the time when his looks were beginning to change due to plastic surgery) and the insight into John as a character. He did love Elizabeth, but he had trust issues and was afraid that he wasn't good enough for her. By the end, you know that John is lost without Elizabeth.
I have just finished the book. It broke my heart just as the movie did. Shades of what??? This is the real thing. A work of art.
This is part of our 80s. Part of our history where still movies and music had a real and genuine meaning.....I love it
For anyone who thinks 50 shades of grey was Hollywood garbage and know this the this was the real true masterpiece of all time in that genre. Hats off to you!
Rourke was absolutely godforsakingly gorgeous in this film
I lived through this. Had a very strong, emotional, sexual & intense relationship that only lasted two months and five days the first time around. We did this "dance" for three years until he admitted he cheated on me after promising me he'd love me forever. He told me at the place where he worked and I walked away quietly just like Elizabeth does, only I was driving in my car crying and screaming so hard I could barely see the road. IT KILLED ME!! About a year later he wanted me back and it took everything inside me not to go back to him. I didn't! Ironically Nine and a Half Weeks was playing at the theater at the time we were together and I begged him to go but he didn't want to see it for some reason. I saw it for the first time on cable after our break up and it knocked the wind out of me! I couldn't believe at the time that any one could love any one else the way I loved "him!" I felt like my life story was being told on screen. This was a very long, long, time ago. I've been married to a great guy for almost 30 years now but as the Bonnie Tyler song goes "every now and then I fall apart" and the memories and pain stop me right in my tracks. I've kept it all a secret, locked inside my heart, until now...
When movies had real acting, real people, real plots and real meaning!!! And oooohhh the music. This song is haunting!
That scene with the scarf. Just the way he holds her as he wraps it around her gets me every time. They don't even know each other yet but have so much chemistry there. Love it.
A young Mickey Rourke is irresistibly gorgeous
Anyone listening to this in 2023. Are you heartbroken too💔
"9 1/2 Weeks" one of my all-time favorite movies ❤ ~ but the ending breaks my heart 💔 every damn time ...
That scarf scene was everything!
I don’t think I’ll ever get over this. Brilliant
How hard it is to walk away from someone whom u loved truly with all your heart and soul.
Прекрасная музыка! И фильм замечательный. Очаровательная пара, такие красивые.
The saddest piece of music that I've ever heard, but can never not listen.
Love this movie. Love this soundtrack. Loved the performances of Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger. Never get it out of my mind.
Absolutely love that moment where she first sets eyes on him in the shop. That look of instant attraction.
Wow they both looked so radiant , beautiful in this movie .
Душа замирает и сердце плачет, как же это было давно!!! 🙏🔥❤️