5.4 | / 10 |
Users | 4.1 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.7 |
Derek Charles, a successful asset manager who has just received a huge promotion, is blissfully happy in his career and in his marriage to the beautiful Beth. But when Lisa, a temp worker, starts stalking Derek, everything he's worked so hard for, are placed in jeopardy.
Starring: Idris Elba, Beyoncé Knowles, Ali Larter, Jerry O'Connell, Bonnie PerlmanThriller | 100% |
Crime | 39% |
Drama | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
French: Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
Portuguese: Dolby TrueHD 5.1
English, English SDH, French, Portuguese, Spanish
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
Digital copy (on disc)
BD-Live
Region free
Movie | 1.5 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 2.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
I think you'll find I'm not your typical temp.
At least Fatal Attraction had
the sense to come up with a catchy title that's memorable because it sounds different and
dangerous. 2009's Obsessed just sounds like a movie that's not exactly going to set the
world on fire, and in that regard it never lets its audience down. Like its
title, Obsessed just screams "bland" in every facet of its existence. Serving up a script
that
fizzles from the get-go, a generic soundtrack, uninspired acting, boring sets, but fair production
values and decent direction, Obsessed still managed to make the studio millions during
its theatrical run,
raking in well over three times its budget. Still, even the spit-and-polish of its attractive
veneer and considerable clout as a proven moneymaker
cannot hide the many shortcomings that make Obsessed the sort of movie that will
quickly (and none
too soon)
fade into oblivion.
'Obsession' by Calvin Klein as worn by Derek Charles.
Obsessed seduces viewers with a strong 1080p Blu-ray transfer framed in its original 2.39:1 aspect ratio. The image sports solid depth and top-notch detail across the entire field-of-view. Several overhead cityscape shots, for instance, showcase extraordinary detail in faraway objects, particularly in buildings and roadways. Detail also impresses in more standard shots, too. The transfer allows the beautiful interior of the Charles' home -- the hardwood floors and other wooden accents in particular -- to stand out nicely. The image does take on a rather warm appearance in such scenes, and flesh tones often follow suit by exhibiting a slightly red push. By contrast, the office scenes take on a cold, steely gray and blue appearance, the contrast between the two primary locations clear in thematic intent. The one downside is that, on occasion, the image goes a bit soft, several scenes bordering on distracting. Blacks also look deep and dark but occasionally drown out fine details. Nevertheless, the transfer serves up a blemish-free print and a subtle layer of grain that offers a nicely-done cinematic appearance. Thought not a particularly great movie, Obsessed does look rather good on Blu-ray.
Obsessed makes its intentions known via a standard but nevertheless effective Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless soundtrack. Obsessed is a straightforward, dialogue-driven picture with minimal opportunity to truly test a home theater set-up. However, it does deliver what's required of it admirably. The track features several popular songs, each offering up a crystal-clear reproduction in both the instrumental accompaniments and the lyrics. They also feature a nice low end that rounds out several fine listens throughout. There are a few instances where the track delivers a rather impressive, albeit very minor, environmental atmosphere; an establishing nighttime shot of the Charles' home is accompanied by the sound of crickets in the background, and a few small audible details in the office scenes create a mostly realistic aural environment. The rear speakers serve up the occasional discrete effect, perhaps most notably during the climax. Otherwise, this one's rather straightforward; dialogue reproduction makes for the track's strong suit and primary ingredient. Though not a track meant to sell sound systems, Obsessed's lossless soundtrack accomplishes all that is is required of it.
Even the special features for Obsessed are highlighted by a piece on the film's climactic scene rather than anything more substantive because, well, there's really nothing of substance to focus on. Playing Nicely Together (1080p, 15:37) is a bland "making-of" piece that explores the film's origins, the script, the themes, the performances, the lack of character motivation, and more. Girl Fight! (1080p, 11:13) looks at the process of bring the film's climax to the big screen. Obsessed: Dressed to Kill (1080p, 9:30) examines the elegant sets and costumes that populate the film. Also included on this disc is BD-Live (Blu-ray profile 2.0) functionality and 1080p trailers for Not Easily Broken, Cadillac Records, The Da Vinci Code, Lakeview Terrace, The Pursuit of Happyness, Stomp the Yard, First Sunday, and Seven Pounds. Disc two of this set contains a digital copy of Obsessed that was unavailable for download and perusal at time of writing.
Obsessed does enough to differ from Fatal Attraction to keep from being a straight rip-off, but there's no denying the similarities. While the story here isn't a bad one, Obsessed misses all the smaller details that would have made it a passable genre picture and a decent companion piece to the Oscar-nominated Fatal Attraction. Also hindered by lackadaisical acting, Obsessed seems doomed to be an ignorable picture even by those who are consumed by cinema. Sony's Blu-ray release delivers a high quality technical presentation. Sporting a handsome 1080p transfer and a fine lossless soundtrack, the disc is hindered only by the lack of extras and, well, the movie. Worth a rental for Beyoncé fans.
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