Magnificent Obsession

This is a nice remake of the classic 1935 film of the same title that starred Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor, this 1954 adaptation is fathful to former original . This time is starred by Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson, both of whom give fine acting . It deals with a drunken playboy : Rock Hudson inadvertently causes death Jane Wyman's husband, but then Wyman to be knocked down in an automobile accident and eventually blinded. The the alcoholic playboy plagued by guilt leaves his previous roguish life and devots his existence to studying medicine in order to restore the widow's sight . Stricken with remorse , he gets redemption by becoming a surgeon and attempting to cure her . The story of a woman's need for a man that will become one of the great emotional tour lifetime ¡ .The great love story by the author of "The Robe" by Lloyd C. Douglas . Here is a love story that will become one of the deepest emotional thrills of your lifetime !.

A melodramatic movie with emotion , romance , fatalism, sacrifice and tragedy . Starring duo are pretty well, Rock Hudson as the playboy who for a deep feeeling of guilt he becomes a brain surgery, though he looks a touch bewildered but toughs it out , this role lifted Rock to stardom. However , this character was firstly offered to Jeff Chandler , but he turned down, the reason for considering the film was too much soapy . While Jane Wyman as the mature widow takes it in her stride, she had Academy Award Nomination but lost to Audrey Hepburn for "Roman Holiday" directed by William Wyler . Other secondaries are frankly well , such as : Barbara Rush , Paul Cavanagh , Otto Kruger , Gregg Palmer, Richard Cutting, Mae Clarke and Agnes Moorehead.

It contains luxurious and colorful cinematography by Russell Metty . As well as sensitive and romantic musical by Frank Skinner .The motion picture lavishly produced Universal Pictures/Ross Hunter was compellingly directed by Douglas Sirk. He was an expert on melodrama, though also made other genres , such as : " A scandal in París" "Lured", "First Legion", "All I desire", "All the Heaven allows", "Written on the Wind", "Tarnished Angels", "Battle Hymn" , "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" , "Athila King of Huns" , "A Time to Love and a Time to Die" , "Imitation of Life" , among others. The yarn will appeal to Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman fans . Rating : 7/10. Better than average . Well worth seeing .

Douglas Sirk directed a lot of films that capitalized on the melodramas that were highly popular in the fifties. In "Magnificent Obsession" he shows why he was probably the man that was born to direct this film, as well as others of the genre. This is a remake of the film of 1935, which had been a vehicle for Irene Dunne and Robert Taylor.

Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson seemed to be unlikely candidates for playing a romantic couple in the movies. After all, Ms. Wyman was older than Mr. Hudson and clearly appeared to be in the film. The story, which is based on LLoyd Douglas novel, has a little bit of everything.

"Magnificent Obsession" proved to be a hit for its stars. In a way, it's easy to see why fans were attracted to it, with its many twists and turns and the impossible love between Helen and Dr. Bob Merrick, the playboy who becomes contrite after he causes the accident that makes Helen blind. Also in the cast the magnificent Agnes Moorehead, who has great moments in the film.

romanticism. Rock Hudson in one of his most interesting roles. drama and flavor of soap opera and fragments from atmosphere of a lost time. a film about true love against mistakes and errors from past and illusions. sure, not a great one but perfect for the admirers of the director and actors and as refuge in a pink place. but Magnificent Obsession has the gift to be more than a nice movie. but the occasion for discover the art of Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson to explore the details of roles in wise manner. to say a great story about the second chance. and, sure, about the force of love. so, in strange manner, a memorable film. fascinating, sure, first for the performances of the lead actors.

Is this film farfetched, is this film over the top? You betcha, but is this film entertaining and emotional tear jerker, you bet! Director Douglas Sirk and producer Ross Hunter display a real reverence for the material and have done their very best to update it for 50s audiences. Rock Hudson is perfectly cast and so is Jane Wyman, although she may be too old for this role. The entire cast does well, especially Agnes Morehead, in a thankless role as the devoted and sacrificing nurse and friend. I recommend highly, although the film may be a little bit longer than it should be. It should compare favorable to its earlier interpretation.

Having seen both versions of Magnificent Obsession, I have to say I prefer the remake. It's glossier and more melodramatic, which is the point of such a soapy story. However, neither movie grabs me or makes me reach for the Kleenex box. In 1936, I couldn't stand Robert Taylor, and in 1954, I didn't like Jane Wyman very much. Mild dislike wins out over an intense one, so if you're going to rent one of the versions, I'd recommend this one.

Rock Hudson is a careless playboy, and when he endangers himself in a senseless accident, he uses up valuable emergency medical equipment that could have gone to someone else-literally. Because the equipment was used to save Rock's life, a beloved doctor in a nearby hospital died. Rock feels very guilty and tries to make it up to the man's widow, Jane Wyman, but she understandably hates him and can't forgive him. Then, in another cruel twist of fate, Rock accidentally hits Jane with his car and blinds her! The movie is titled Magnificent Obsession because he makes it his mission to make up for all the wrong he's done to her, so if that story appeals to you, you'll probably like it.

It really is an interesting, melodramatic story that could have stood another remake. If you like the chemistry of the two leads, you can check out the other romance they made together, All That Heaven Allows. I would have preferred another choice for this movie's lead, someone more tragic like Jennifer Jones or Susan Hayward. Then again, Jane Wyman did play tragic figures in Johnny Belinda and The Glass Menagerie, so if you like her style, you might really like her in this.