OBSESSION- MOVIE REVIEW
In light of the recent success of this movie, I finally decided to watch Obsession, and here are my honest, unbiased thoughts.
The film has a strong concept, portraying the protagonist, Bear, as someone who fantasizes about romance while sexually objectifying a woman. While the premise is interesting, I found the execution to be very basic. Many of the scenes felt predictable, and the story became boring at several points.
Throughout the movie, I never truly felt scared or shocked. The only moment that stood out was when Nikki stabbed herself in the face, but even that scene felt heavily telegraphed and lacked the impact it was clearly aiming for.
That said, I do think Curry Barker is—and will continue to be—a talented filmmaker. However, this film is ultimately a predictable, ironic thriller that I believe could have been executed much more effectively.
The strongest aspect of the movie is the acting. Inde Navarrette delivers a performance that I genuinely appreciated and helps elevate the material she's given.
Final Rating: 5.7/10