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Things couldn't be better for Derek Charles (Idris Elba). He's just received a big promotion at work, and has a wonderful marriage with his beautiful wife, Sharon (Beyoncé Knowles). However, into this idyllic world steps Lisa (Ali Larter), a temporary worker at Derek's office. Lisa begins to stalk Derek, jeopardizing all he holds dear.

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The inevitable Fatal Attraction comparisons aside, Obsessed is a generic, toothless thriller both instantly predictable and instantly forgettable.

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Obsessed | Rotten Tomatoes (1) David Fear Time Out Rated: 2/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Obsessed | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Perri Nemiroff CinemaBlend Elba grimaces, Larter is seductive, and Beyonce says, 'You better do something about this woman, or I will.' That better be enough because that's all this one's got to offer. Rated: 2/5 Aug 14, 2010 Full Review Obsessed | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard A dim reworking of Fatal Attraction, directed with anonymous efficiency. Rated: 1/5 May 29, 2009 Full Review Obsessed | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The story is straightforward and well-told, if only mildly engaging Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 5, 2023 Full Review Obsessed | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …for all its slickness, the view of women expressed here is hardly positive or progressive… Rated: 2/5 Jan 23, 2023 Full Review Obsessed | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News Directed by Steve Shill, "Obsessed" skates over a lot of familiar territory - in a painfully slow-paced manner. Rated: D May 16, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member 15 years old This was okay, could’ve been a lot better By the third act it turns into a silly action film Would’ve worked better as a lifetime feature if anything after all it resembles Fatal Attraction Ali Larter is good though playing a villainess and Beyoncé is trying as a loving wife Elba does a convincing American accent being a man that tries to be a supporting husband not letting anything tear apart his happiness Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review Terrance L I didn't expect to be blown away. In fact, every step of the way, this movie will do exactly what you expect of it. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/16/24 Full Review Cassandra D Not the best movie ever made, but was excited to rewatch years after I'd first seen it. It's a bit predicable, but you can't help but root for Idris Elba and Beyoncé, and the storyline is exciting if not completely original. Expect to find yourself hissing "kick her ass, Beyoncé!" at the screen in the final scene. Well rounded, satisfying, and with lovable characters who you're happy to see have a happy (ish) ending. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/24 Full Review Hilário the most iconic thing I've ever seen was Beyoncé beating up someone. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/05/23 Full Review Marcus O Não sei porque essa avaliação baixa, a Beyoncé parece incrível nesse personagem! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/30/23 Full Review Georgan G 3 & 1/4 stars. Watched this flick despite the poor ratings as I really like Idris Elba. There were holes in the plot, but it was a slow build to the violent, satisfying end. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve Shill Director Idris Elba Derek Charles Beyoncé Sharon Charles Ali Larter Lisa Sheridan Christine Lahti Monica Reyes Bruce McGill Joe Gage
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Synopsis Things couldn't be better for Derek Charles (Idris Elba). He's just received a big promotion at work, and has a wonderful marriage with his beautiful wife, Sharon (Beyoncé Knowles). However, into this idyllic world steps Lisa (Ali Larter), a temporary worker at Derek's office. Lisa begins to stalk Derek, jeopardizing all he holds dear.

Director
Steve Shill

Producer
Will Packer

Screenwriter
David Loughery

Distributor
Sony, Screen Gems

Production Co
Screen Gems, Rainforest Films

Rating
PG-13 (Some Violence|Sexual Material|Suggestive Dialogue|Thematic Content)

Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 24, 2009, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012

Box Office (Gross USA)
$68.3M

Runtime
1h 48m
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