Compulsion (2013)

Saw the original (a Korean movie called "301/302") years ago as part of my research in preparation for working with patients with eating disorders at a psych unit.Didn't know that "Compulsion" was a remake of it until I started watching it. I was actually looking to watch the British movie of the same title (starring Ray Winstone and Parminder Nagra), but came across this one, and I'm glad I did.It has since become one of my favourite movies. A unique and original story of two people with different obsessions around food (one loves it to death, the other hates it to death - literally).But a thriller? Seriously? No way. It's pure drama. Wonderful, explorable characters and top-notch acting. Loved Heather Graham in this - so vivid and charismatic. Moss was great, too.All in all, a great flick for drama-lovers, particularly those interested in mental disorders (Amy = OCD; Saffron = OCD and bulimia). Just don't expect much "action" - there are no "thrills" in this thriller. Like I said, - it's pure drama.

Something you should think Heather Graham would be able to do. And I'm talking acting wise not her character and what happens (or not) in the story. But unfortunately she lacks something. A secret "ingredient" (no pun intended) maybe? And even Ms. Matrix herself can not save this entirely (though she has the better role and makes more of it, than the lead we are given).The story itself is pretty decent with some nice twists and turns. But most of some "what the heck" moments go by without making a big impact (even though they should be able to). It's a mixture of direction, setting and not really having an impact at the right time (or with the right "weapons", again no pun intended). While this has some flavor to it, it will rather leave you with a sour taste ...

OK, enough is enough, I decided to watch this movie, even with its low rating, because someone said it was still worth the rental, I mean come on! the movie has a rating below avg, and if I gave it a shot was because of HG, but it's a total fail, the movie its based on a lame obsession and stupid drama, we stay there for an hour waiting for something to happened and we get nothing, nothing at all, just more lame drama and don't get me wrong the acting and everything except the story its fine, very disappointing. Just watch something else guys. Oh! and this isn't even a "R" movie, its more like "PG-13" yeah! because teenagers are the only ones who might be interested in lame drama.

Compulsion? Nope.Dull, dreary, overacted, pointless drivel.Stars Heather Graham and her cleavage. Also stars Carrie-Anne Moss and her misery.Co-stars Kevin Dillon doing hammy Kevin Dillon stuff and Joe Mantegna looking uncomfortable.Some other people are in it.Red corridor, lots of cooking. Supposed to be sexy, thrilling, dramatic and macabre. Fails on all counts.A little over halfway through its 88 minute running time I realised that, actually, I DO have the will to live, and left.It promised Compulsion, I'd have accepted revulsion. Settled for expulsion! You have been warned.For more reviews from The Squiss, subscribe to my blog and like the Facebook page.