‘Obsessed’ Movie Review
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Ratings Scale: 1=find a new career, 2=not too shabby, 3=chic flic, and 4=pretty damn special
Obsessed (Starring Idris Elba, Beyonce Knowles, & Ali Larter); Reviewed by Wayne “Mad Critic” Hodges. Ever worked with a temp worker so fine you contemplated risking your job for a date? Do you often catch yourself fantasizing about having Beyonce Knowles as a spouse? Have you ever experienced the pleasure of watching two beautiful women fight over you? If so, you may want to pickup the DVD and check out Steve Shill’s romantic suspense thriller “Obsessed.” The plot, though repetitive, is “Sesame Street” simple. A hard-working man, Derek Charles, just received a huge promotion as an asset manager of a private company. In addition to his new-found wealth, Derek just happens to be married to the finest housewife this side of Halle Berry.
The couple, along with their infant son, reside in a nice suburban home. And Derek, despite the fact there’s a child roaming freely around the house, spends the majority of his evenings playing “Max After Dark” with his wife (Sharon) on the living room floor. You would think, with a babe that good-looking, Derek could at least invite her to the bedroom. But, that’s nitpicking. Anyway, back to the flic. Life is obviously pretty damn good for ‘ole Derek until a smart, attractive blonde named Lisa walks through the office door as the company’s new temp worker. Now, Derek is understandably attracted to her, and for good reason. But, here’s what I don’t get. With a wife as lovely as Sharon, why take the risk with a wandering eye? Seriously, Derek. You’re married to Beyonce, not Whoopi Goldberg. What the hell?
Nevertheless, after Derek gives the impression he’s attracted to Lisa; the psychotic damsel goes overboard with her generosity and scares the poor rascal off. Which raises the second puzzling question. Why would Lisa, who’s as visually stunning as Marilyn Monroe, have to resort to “Glenn Close” tactics to get a man? The chic is so hot, she could go to the grocery store with a head full of rollers, be dressed in food-stained pajamas, have awful morning breath and still walk away with 10 phone numbers. Lisa, why the desperation? You’re far too attractive for that. Folks, I’m confused. But, I’ll let it go.
Derek is confronted with a major conflict
During a trip to the break room, Derek notices Lisa crying about a past relationship and immediately offers a shoulder for support. Which is probably ok, until he commits the ultimate “no no” by uttering these sympathetic words: “There’s nothing wrong with you. If I were single…” Derek, you silly rabbit. Don’t you know “Trix” are for kids? The next thing you know, Lisa is sprawled out half-naked inside Derek’s Benz after work. Then, a few days later, after a suicide attempt, the police find an unconscious Lisa laid out in the nude, holding an empty container of prescription drug pills inside Derek’s hotel room. To quote Ricky Ricardo: “Lucy, you got some explainin’ to do.”
And the rest, my friends, is history. Lisa and Sharon engage in the biggest “cat fight” to ever hit the big screen. The film debuted as the top weekend movie with $28.5 million in ticket sales. And Derek, who has a blonde and brunette fighting over him, comes out the real winner. Ok, I know what you’re thinking. Sharon’s not a true brunette. But, sandy brown is reasonably close, right? Make no mistake about it. This film is definitely a repeat of both “The Crush” and “Fatal Attraction.” However, it’s still very entertaining. Just remember, sympathetic words can lead to a soft behind. Score: 3
Wayne Hodges, an MBA from St. Mary University, is the editor of “Mass Appeal News.” He is also an adjunct professor, MPA at Kansas University, and legislative intern with the Kansas Senate. Wayne welcomes your comments at whodges@massappealnews.com
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May 5th, 2009 at 6:58 am
This is a great movie. I couldn’t believe how crazy that temp worker was.
May 5th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Well, Derek got what he deserved for leading that girl on. Men have to learn to be faithful especially when they have a good thing. Cheating in the mind is the same as cheating in the flesh. I bet Derek learned his lesson.
May 5th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Hodge, this is one hell of a movie review. The honeys look awfully good in the preview. I’m gonna purchase my ticket this weekend. Two hot babes goin head to head in combat. I may have to see this movie twice.
May 5th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
I saw this movie. The girl was a little crazy but he put himself out there by giving her a shoulder to cry on. If you’re married you should stay out of other people’s business and worry about your own relationship. Then when the girl started stalkin him he didn’t tell his wife. He brought all that trouble on himself.
May 6th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Nice review. I’ll definitely go out and check out this film.
May 6th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
This is a good movie and all but that crazy tramp had no business holding Sharon’s baby. I’m glad she got her butt kicked.
May 7th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Why didn’t Derek just date em both? He could’ve avoided all this madness.
May 9th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Strictly Business, that’s the problem with most men. You guys want to have your cake and eat it too. What’s done in the dark will always come to light. You need to remember that.
May 17th, 2009 at 10:39 am
I agree with Jennifer. It’s too dangerous to cheat today. Women are not taking it anymore. Strictly Business have you ever heard of Lorena Bobbitt?
June 6th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I agree…if you’re married to Beyonce, why the hell would you look at other women. This dude is nuts.
June 9th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Bookmarked…
June 12th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
White girls are runnin thru my mind…
August 11th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Just saw this movie on DVD. I thought the temp worker was nuts and got what she deserved. This was a really good movie.
December 9th, 2009 at 5:59 am
that temp may be crazy but she is hot as hell…she can stalk me anytime
December 30th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Hell i agree with Strictly Business. I would have just nailed em both. Two fine babes with perfect bodies and pretty faces. One blonde and one brunette? One black and one white??? What more does a pimp need???
If dude wouldve played his cards right, he coulda had a menage a trois