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The thrilling worldwide phenomenon of Fifty Shades is complete with this sensual trilogy. When Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) meets enigmatic billionaire Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan), they embark on an unconventional romance that tests their limits. The story continues as the pair enters a new arrangement in their relationship, but outside sources endanger the couple’s future together. In the climactic chapter, the newlyweds have left their pasts behind and embrace stability in a life of luxury…until new obstacles threaten to jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins. – Synopsis from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and the screenplay is written by Kelly Marcel. FIFTY SHADES DARKER and FIFTY SHADES FREED are directed by James Foley and the screenplay is written by Niall Leonard. All three movies are based on the extremely popular book series by E. L. James.

Cast
FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
Dakota Johnson as Anastasia “Ana” Steele
Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey
Eloise Mumford as Katherine “Kate” Kavanagh
Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan-Grey
Victor Rasuk as Jose Rodriguez
Luke Grimes as Elliot Grey
Rita Ora as Mia Grey
Max Martini as Jason Taylor

FIFTY SHADES DARKER
Dakota Johnson as Anastasia “Ana” Steele
Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey
Eric Johnson as Jack Hyde
Eloise Mumford as Katherine “Kate” Kavanagh
Bella Heathcote as Leila Williams
Rita Ora as Mia Grey
Luke Grimes as Elliot Grey
Victor Rasuk as José Rodriguez
Max Martini as Jason Taylor
Bruce Altman as Jerry Roach
Kim Basinger as Elena Lincoln
Marcia Gay Harden as Grace Trevelyan-Grey

FIFTY SHADES FREED
Dakota Johnson as Anastasia “Ana” Grey
Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey
Eric Johnson as Jack Hyde
Eloise Mumford as Katherine “Kate” Kavanagh
Rita Ora as Mia Grey
Luke Grimes as Elliot Grey
Victor Rasuk as José Rodriguez
Max Martini as Jason Taylor
Jennifer Ehle as Carla May Wilks
Kim Basinger as Elena Lincoln
Marcia Gay Harden as Grace Trevelyan Grey

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
VIDEO QUALITY
The video is a 2160p HEVC prevention is a very nice looking transfer. The picture isn’t miles above the Blu-ray but there are a few places where it does stand out like the HDR. The coloring is slightly bolder and the details are cleaner. The coloring is purposely drab to give off the look of Washington State having cloudy/rainy weather. The coloring begins to take off about 1/3 of the way in with bolder reds and blues. Skin tones are warm and natural.

AUDIO QUALITY
The audio is a DTS:X mix that does a fine job. The overhead gets some sporadic usage when it comes to the rain falling in the early parts of the movie. There are is also some ambient sounds that fill the overhead but this is a dialogue-heavy movie that isn’t big on the effects. However, music is nicely done with clean LFEs and crisps highs.

FIFTY SHADES DARKER
VIDEO QUALITY
The video is a 2160p HEVC presentation that, like the first movie, doesn’t make the comparison to the Blu-ray easy to spot. The detailing in the wardrobe design for the party in the movie does look incredible on the disc. The intricate masks are sharp and match the dresses. The coloring is also better on this disc than in the first movie. The HDR has dark contrasting that keep objects from getting muddled.

AUDIO QUALITY
The audio is a DTS:X mix and it is very much like the previous film. The music is done nicely and layered with minimal effects. The overhead fills the sound field to round off the mix. Echos and ambient effects are mostly what is heard. Dialogue is also clear and prioritized well.

FIFTY SHADES FREED
VIDEO QUALITY
The video is a 2160p HEVC presentation that arguably looks the best out of the trilogy. The HDR does a solid job here of bringing out the detailing and textures of objects including clothing. HDR also has brilliant coloring where it’s needed. Contrasting is also on point with dark shadows and clean, defined lines.

AUDIO QUALITY
The audio is a DTS:X mix that is par with the other mixes in the trilogy. A lively club scene has excellent use of the overhead channels along with the rest of the speakers. LFEs hit hard and have a clear treble for the other things happening in the scene. There is also a car scene that has utilizes the channels to immersive you in the driving. The music and effects are also about par with the other movies. Dialogue is clear and prioritized well.

SUPPLEMENTS & PACKAGING

–The trilogy is packaged in a Steelbook packaging

Edition Details for the Collection
6-Disc Set w/ 3 4k UHDs and 3 Blu-rays
Digital Copy

Edition Ratings
Rated R and Unrated

Region Coding
All Discs are Region Free

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
-Theatrical and Unrated Versions of the films

The 4k UHD does not have extras, however, the Blu-ray has the extras included.

Disc Details
4k UHD
Video Resolution
2160p HEVC H.265
HDR: HDR10
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1

Audio Mixes
English DTS:X
English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
English DTS Headphone:X
French DTS 5.1
Spanish DTS 5.1
Japanese DTS 5.1
Portuguese DTS 5.1

Subtitles
English SDH
French
Japanese
Portuguese
Spanish

Blu-ray
Video Resolution
1080p AVC MPEG-4
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1

Audio Mixes
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish DTS 5.1
French DTS 5.1

Subtitles
English SDH
French
Spanish

FIFTY SHADES DARKER
-Theatrical and Unrated Versions of the films

-Writing Darker: This is with author E.L. James discussing getting her story to screen.

-A Darker Direction: This looks at director James Foley and how he used the source materials by working with E.L. James to make the movie.

-Dark Reunion: This is the director and cast discussing the characters.

-New Threats: This is about the new characters and enemies in this go around.

-The Masquerade: This is making the party scene that is important to the story.

-Intimate with Darker: This extra explains the importance and making the sex scenes.

-A Tease to FIFTY SHADES FREED

-Deleted Scenes

Disc Details
4k UHD
Video Resolution
2160p HEVC H.265
HDR: HDR10
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1

Audio Mixes
English DTS:X
English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
English DTS Headphone:X
Spanish DTS 5.1
French (Canada) DTS 5.1

Subtitles
English SDH
French
Spanish

Blu-ray
Video Resolution
1080p AVC MPEG-4
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1

Audio Mixes
English DTS:X
English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
English DTS Headphone:X
Spanish DTS 5.1
French (Canada) DTS 5.1

Subtitles
English SDH
French
Spanish

FIFTY SHADES FREED
-Theatrical and Unrated Versions of the films

-The Final Climax: This extra is over 30-minutes long and cut up into nine-parts. It explores the various plot points and settings.

-Christian & Ana by Jamie & Dakota: The characters Christian and Ana are discussed by the two leads who play them.

-A Conversation with E. L. James and Eric Johnson: The actor playing Jack Hyde discusses the entire series with the author.

-Music Videos

-Deleted Scene

Disc Details
4k UHD
Video Resolution
2160p HEVC H.265
HDR: HDR10
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1

Audio Mixes
English DTS:X
English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
French (Canada) DTS 5.1
Spanish DTS-HD HR 7.1

Subtitles
English SDH
French
Spanish

Blu-ray
Video Resolution
1080p AVC MPEG-4
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1

Audio Mixes
English DTS:X
English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
French (Canada) DTS 5.1
Spanish DTS-HD HR 7.1

Subtitles
English SDH
French
Spanish

THE BOTTOM LINE

The FIFTY SHADES Trilogy was a journey and I’m sure it has an audience out there. I’m sure even the people who haven’t seen these movies know about the sex, violence, and drama that is in all three. As for the release itself, the audio and video on all three discs have strong video with equally good audio. There are plenty of extras included and I wonder why they didn’t include them on the 4k disc for the first movie? Overall, the Steelbook is a nice package and if you have the equipment, pick up this with the 4k versions included.