Physical Attraction
Physical Attraction

Physical Attraction

1984Movie86 minEnglish

A young hooker is tired of her involvement in the sex trade and her pushy pimp. Her true passion is running and after meeting an enthusiastic coach who sees potential in her athletic abilities, she finds herself in training with the hope of making it to the Olympics.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Jerrold FreedmanGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A married woman becomes increasingly obsessed with a young man who moves in across the street, leading to a dangerous infatuation. Her fixation escalates as she tries to manipulate him and the situations around them, blurring the lines between desire and delusion. The situation becomes volatile, threatening her marriage and potentially her life.

Critical Reception

Physical Attraction was met with a largely negative critical response, with many critics finding the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. The film's attempts at psychological suspense were often overshadowed by its sensationalist elements, and it failed to resonate with audiences or critics alike.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the film's premise to be derivative and lacking originality.
  • The performances were often cited as uninspired, failing to elevate the weak script.
  • The movie was criticized for its predictable plot twists and melodramatic tone.

Google audience: Audience reception for Physical Attraction is not widely documented. However, general sentiment suggests it was a poorly received film that did not garner significant attention or positive feedback.

Fun Fact

Despite its modest release, the film featured Dirk Benedict, who was gaining popularity at the time for his role as "Face" in the television series The A-Team.

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