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Perfect Addiction
2023 97 min Germany, Switzerland, United States of America R 18+
★6.2
Drama, Romance
Director: Castille Landon
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Description
A female boxing trainer discovers that her champion cage-fighter boyfriend has been cheating on her with her sister and decides to seek revenge by training up his arch-rival to challenge him.
Worldwide:
$143,705
Starring
Kiana Madeira
Actor
Ross Butler
Actor
Matthew Noszka
Actor
Key opinion
Perfect Addiction is generally received as a formulaic romantic drama that struggles to transcend its predictable genre tropes. While some viewers appreciate its focus on the psychological consequences of toxic relationships and infidelity, most find the execution lacking in narrative depth and dialogue quality.
| Production | Training sequences and fight choreography are visually striking, showcasing physical athleticism and a grounded aesthetic. | |
| Theme | The film attempts to move beyond standard romance tropes by exploring the psychological fallout of revenge and codependency. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay suffers from overwrought dialogue and a reliance on predictable narrative beats. | |
| Acting | Performances are inconsistent, with some viewers finding the acting amateurish and lacking the necessary gravity for the drama. | |
| Runtime | The compressed runtime forces an accelerated emotional arc; supporters wish for more development, while critics find it shallow and lacking intrigue. |