Obsessed – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Obsessed

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movie2009

18%

WISE Score

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A critically reviled stalker thriller that's basically discount Fatal Attraction—skip it unless you're doing a bad movie night.

19%

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Obsessed

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PG-13, 2009

18%

WISE Score

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A critically reviled stalker thriller that's basically discount Fatal Attraction—skip it unless you're doing a bad movie night.

19%

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: Obsessed is a bad movie. Like, objectively bad. Critics gave it 19%, audiences shrugged with 46%, and it sits at a dismal 5.0 on IMDb. It's a warmed-over Fatal Attraction knockoff with none of the tension or intelligence of the original.

The premise—temp worker stalks married boss—had potential, but the execution is flat, predictable, and brings nothing new to the table. Even with Idris Elba and Beyoncé in the cast, the movie can't overcome its generic script and paint-by-numbers direction.

For parents: this is absolutely not for kids (stalking, violence, psychological manipulation), but it's also not really worth your time as an adult. If you want a good thriller about obsession, watch Fatal Attraction or Single White Female. If you want to see Beyoncé fight someone, just watch the music video for 'Hold Up.'

The WISE score reflects both the content concerns AND the fact that this is just not good cinema. Life's too short for bad thrillers.

Age Fit

This is rated for ages 15+ due to stalking themes, violence, and psychological intensity. That said, even teens probably won't find much here—it's a poorly made thriller that even adults found boring and derivative.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

A thriller about stalking, infidelity temptation, and obsession doesn't model healthy relationships or emotional wellness. The premise centers on destructive behavior, manipulation, and a breakdown of trust. While the protagonist resists the affair, the entire tone is tense and emotionally unhealthy.

Imaginative

Generic stalker-thriller plot with zero originality. Critics gave it 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic for good reason—this is paint-by-numbers Fatal Attraction redux with no creative spark. Formulaic, predictable, and brings nothing new to the genre.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it 15+, and stalker thrillers inherently contain threatening behavior, violence, and intense psychological manipulation. While not gratuitously graphic, the premise involves a woman stalking a married man, attempted seduction, home invasion elements, and a climactic fight. Not appropriate for younger viewers and contains content that could be disturbing.

Enriching

Offers virtually nothing in terms of growth, insight, or meaningful takeaways. It's a poorly-executed thriller that critics and audiences alike found hollow. With a 5.0 IMDb rating and 2.5 on Letterboxd, even the entertainment value is questionable. No character depth, no thoughtful exploration of obsession or mental health—just surface-level drama.

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Why It Might Be Great

If you're an Idris Elba or Beyoncé completist, here's one more to check off the list
The climactic fight scene between Beyoncé and Ali Larter became a minor cultural moment in 2009
Could work as a 'so bad it's good' watch with friends who enjoy riffing on terrible movies

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What to Watch For

Stalking, psychological manipulation, and threatening behavior throughout
Violence and a physical fight scene that gets intense
Sexual tension and attempted seduction (though no explicit content)
Honestly, just watch Fatal Attraction instead—it's the same movie but actually good

Conversation Starters

"Why do you think movies about obsession and stalking keep getting made? What makes them appealing or scary?"
"How should someone handle unwanted attention or advances at work?"
"The movie shows a pretty extreme example—what are healthier ways people deal with jealousy or attraction in real life?"

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