Review of Magnificent Obsession (1935) by Tom B — 10 Oct 2009
America learns the horrible price of Rock Hudson's destiny in this lavishly ravaging, tongue-in-cheek melodrama. Shot like a beautiful bouquet of flowers by Russell Metty, produced by Ross Hunter, and directed by the Sultan of Soap himself, Douglas Sirk, 'Magnificent Obsession' explores questions of fate and faith, coincidence and chance, love and death, and is the grand-daddy of all modern medical drama.
Dr. Philips must die so that playboy Bob Merrick may live in this demented wheel-of-fortune. A creepy film.
This review of Magnificent Obsession (1935) was written by Tom B on 10 Oct 2009.
Magnificent Obsession has generally received positive reviews.
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