HOLLYWOOD—Erotic thrillers are not a common theme seen in the cinematic arena, but we’re beginning to see more filmmakers delve into the world. In September we had the invasion thriller “No Good Deed,” but audiences latest thrill ride “Addicted” adds a bit of sexual tension to the mix.
The flick stars Sharon Leal as Zoe, a woman at the top of her game. She has a successful career. Her husband Jason (Boris Kodjoe) adores her and children who admire their mother. So with things going in her direction, what could Zoe, want that she doesn’t have? Well a terrific sex life apparently. Her husband isn’t fulfilling the needs that she has, so Zoe ventures down a dark path where she ignites a fling with Quentin, an artist who catches her eye on more than one occasion. It becomes apparent for Zoe, that she made a vital mistake, but her addiction to be promiscuous could be costlier than she expected.
The movie analyzes that notion of rather the grass is greener on the other side, and it’s something all human beings grapple with time and time again. Unfortunately, for Zoe she goes down a dark path where everything begins to spiral out of control for her.
Just when the audience suspects Quentin will satisfy Zoe’s cravings, she finds herself falling for bad boy Corey (Tyson Beckford). Our tortured protagonist does her best to get a grip on her life by visiting a therapist portrayed by Marcella (Tasha Smith).
The tale becomes more torrid as Zoe’s husband begins to realize his wife is up to no good and is ready to pull the trigger on their happy life, and chaos ensues when Quentin’s obsession with Zoe borders stalker tendencies and becomes quite violent. He’s not willing to allow her to leave him, not at any cost. The thriller directed by Bille Woodruff allows the audience to reflect on possible addictions they may be grappling with.
We all have addictions, but the big question is what we’re willing to do to get a handle on that addiction that is causing disruptions in our life. “Addicted” examines the issue of sex addiction, which is very real for many people. This is a movie that asks the audience to self-reflect on their life; can you identify that addiction that forces you to get a handle on what is important in life.
By LaDale Anderson
