Obsessed
Seen it?2009 | 108 min | Drama, Thriller
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
Things couldn't be better for Derek Charles. He's just received a big promotion at work, and has a wonderful marriage with his beautiful wife, Sharon. However, into this idyllic world steps Lisa, a temporary worker at Derek's office. Lisa begins to stalk Derek, jeopardizing all he holds dear.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
19% on Rotten Tomatoes, 25 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$74 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 233K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steve Shill
- Idris ElbaDerek Charles
- BeyoncéSharon Charles
- Ali LarterLisa Sheridan
- Jerry O'ConnellBen
- Christine LahtiDetective Monica Reese
- Bruce McGillJoe Gage
- Matthew HumphreysPatrick
- Scout Taylor-ComptonSamantha
- Bonnie PerlmanMarge
- Richard RuccoloHank