Idris Elba [click here to read] plays a happily married man to his former assistant, Sharon (played by Beyoncé Knowles) and all is right in his world. But when he meets the new sexy office temp Lisa (Ali Larter) a dubious game of cat and mouse begins.
Obsessed falls in line with those homewrecker thrillers that were popular in the late 80s/early 90s and this film follows the themes and formulas to a tee. The star power presented in this movie is what will pack the butts in the seats, all hoping to get to see the final battle between good and evil. But Obsessed is subpar in its execution.
Classic B-movie filler: mundane dialogue, too little pulse-quickening action and relentlessly lukewarm material show the gap between the casts eagerness to perform and the director’s and writer’s shortcomings. Knowles has yet to distinguish herself as a credible actress. Call it what you want, but when you see Mrs. Carter perform – do you see ‘Sharon’ or Beyonce just reciting lines [click here to read more]? Castmates Ali Larter and Idris Elba both have the chops to pull off their roles. With Larter playing crazies on Heroes [click here to read] and Elba honing his chops in the UK before his breakout role in The Wire.
But their enthusiasm is key and is what makes Obsessed one to go and see in the theaters. The script fails to raise the stakes, making it a half-assed thriller. For instance, Lisa emails Derek naughty pictures of herself… fully clothed?! She drugs him so that they can pretend to have sex?! There’s never even a hint of motive.
But it all comes to a head in the dramatic fight. No spoilers here, so you’ll have to go check it out – Obsessed – in theaters now!
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