Addicted
Addicted

Addicted

2014Movie105 minEnglish

A gallerist risks her family and flourishing career when she enters into an affair with a talented painter and slowly loses control of her life.

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic29/100
Google Users48%
Director: Bille WoodruffGenres: Drama, Thriller, Romance, Erotic

Plot Summary

Zoe Reynard, a successful art gallery owner, appears to have it all: a loving husband, a wonderful child, and a thriving career. However, her perfect life is threatened by a powerful and alluring sex addiction that leads her into a dangerous affair with a charismatic stripper. As her desires spiral out of control, Zoe risks losing everything she holds dear, forcing her to confront her deepest impulses and the devastating consequences of her choices.

Critical Reception

Addicted received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, melodramatic tone, and explicit content as major drawbacks. While some acknowledged its attempt at exploring themes of desire and consequence, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling or nuanced narrative, leading to a poor reception from both critics and audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its clichéd storyline and lack of originality.
  • The film's attempts at eroticism were often seen as gratuitous and poorly executed.
  • Panned for its underdeveloped characters and over-reliance on predictable plot twists.

Google audience: Google users were divided on 'Addicted,' with many finding the storyline predictable and the erotic scenes overly explicit. However, some viewers appreciated the film's exploration of addiction and desire, and a portion of the audience found the performances engaging.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Zane, a popular African-American author known for her erotic romance novels.

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