The motto of "Secretary"'s E. Edward Grey (James Spader) (yes, another wealthy dominant named Grey) is "if we can fully experience pain, then we can live a more meaningful life." He begins an erotic relationship with his submissive secretary, Lee (Maggie Gyllenhaal), showing her things she never dreamed of sexually. And she really likes it. "Fifty Shades" fans won't be disappointed. This movie plays into the sadomasochistic kink and is anything but the forbidden relationship between an employer and an employee. This is much more raw and unguarded. For Lee, who has some emotional baggage, this escapism is everything she needs.