Addicted
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For some people, a perfect life may not be exactly what they think it is. A marriage that seems perfect from the outside, a successful career, a loving family... When all of these come together, it's extremely easy to believe that happiness is guaranteed. Directed by Bille Woodruff, this production examines precisely this illusion and makes us question how well we can truly know ourselves. Zoe, played by Sharon Leal, emerges as a successful and strong woman who has established order in every aspect of her life. Jason, played by her husband Boris Kodjoe, portrays a loyal, understanding, and caring spouse. However, beneath this table lies a void that Zoe herself cannot quite put a name to. From this breaking point onwards, the film takes the viewer on a dark and unsettling psychological journey. The production does not treat infidelity as a typical cheating story. Far beyond that, it shows how obsession and desire can gradually take over a person, and logic and moral boundaries begin to become dysfunctional at some point. As the situation Zoe finds herself in spirals out of control over time, the audience's discomfort grows exponentially. Because Woodruff doesn't provide an easy path to judgment for his character; on the contrary, he forces us to understand him, which makes the film much more shocking. In this production where suspense elements intertwine with drama, the atmosphere is quite intense and suffocating. Although the script occasionally veers into cliché territory, Sharon Leal's performance manages to keep the audience glued to the screen. The way the film conveys the character's collapse, shame, and helplessness constitutes one of its strongest aspects. Zoe's confrontation scenes with the therapist add an unexpected dimension to the story. When we realize that everything we've watched up to that point has actually been shaped in the shadow of another truth, we confront the main issue of the film: how well can a person know himself, and can some impulses be a reflection of something much deeper, rather than a preference? The answer will continue to make you think.
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Addicted was released in 2014.
Addicted has a runtime of 1 hr 45 min (105 minutes).
Addicted belongs to the following genres: Drama, Thriller.
Addicted has a rating of 5.9/10 from 449 votes on TMDB.
In the United States, Addicted is available to watch on: YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.