Feb. 13--Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has found himself on the defensive after announcing on Twitter he had seen and enjoyed the film "Fifty Shades of Grey."
Wilson, a Super Bowl-winning, star quarterback in the NFL, is also an outspoken Christian who regularly shares his views on religion and Bible verses on social media.
-- Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 13, 2015
Because of his persona, fans and others blasted Wilson for seeing a screening of the film -- which is based on the bestselling sadomasochistic romance novel -- Thursday night.
@DangeRussWilson COME ON MAN!!! THAT MOVIE IS MORAL FILTH!!!
-- PastorMatt Krachunis (@krachunis) February 13, 2015
@DangeRussWilson very shocked U wud hav seen that frankly it's disappointing very disappointing
-- Chris Crowe (@crowe1876) February 13, 2015
@DangeRussWilson wow you trying to lose people's respect?
-- Fred Hartley IV (@fredhartleyiv) February 13, 2015
@DannyJamo23 I'm not going to unfollow him, I still love Russell and have since his Wolfpack days. Just disappointed by this tweet.
-- Hampton Knapp (@hampton0820) February 13, 2015
The film, which already made $8.6 million from late-night showings on Thursday, has been heavily criticized for its heavily sexual theme and treatment of women.
Wilson obviously noticed the backlash to his tweet and defended himself.
-- Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 13, 2015
Wilson followed up that tweet with one about the ultra-violent 1983 gangster film "Scarface."
-- Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) February 13, 2015
