Review of Magnificent Obsession (1954) by Deering R — 07 Feb 2008

Sci-fi disguised as sirk melodrama, but missing a lot of the crazy visuals, just the crazy rock hudson.

This review of Magnificent Obsession (1954) was written by Deering R on 07 Feb 2008.

Magnificent Obsession has generally received positive reviews.

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