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Private Obsession [VHS]

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This is a fair B-movie. Nothing spectacular and the theme has been done to death: Obsessed stalker captures target and subjects her to his fantasies. It's been done better in the gripping Tattoo, starring Maud Adams and the quirky Spanish flick Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down, starring Victoria Abril.
But Shannon Whirry is stunning, even before she removes her clothes and reveals her marvelous assets. And she can act, with dramatic flair and wit. She is at first scared, then angry, and finally turns the tables on her captor through the power of her beauty and sensuality.
I watched the unrated VHS release, so the R-rated version might have disappointing cuts.

This is an exceptional example of Shannon Whirry's full range of acting ability. She gives a very, very sensuous perfomance! END

Well, I knew it was going to be trash. But I"ve seen the incredibly beautiful Whirry in bad movies that actually had some kick to them. This is DOA. But Shannon tries; her co-star, Michael Christian, looks like a really bad, puffy William Shatner. He has zero appeal but does a decent job playing a jerk. When Shannon unveils her potent weapons, however, she nearly justifies checking this film out at all. Thank goodness there's such a thing as fast forward -- and replay.

This is her best since Animal Instincts 2. Shannon Whirry is the most incredible actress working today. END

The antagonist only known to the viewer as "Richard" maintains a tragic facade directed and caused by the protagonist, known to us as "Manny" or "Emmanuel". As she is imprisioned in what could be inferred as a metaphorical construction of Richard's yearning lust for superiority, the viewer is reminded of Plato's allegory of "the Cave", however, in this tale, the table is abruptly turned, "climaxing" (literally) in a orgy of indulgence and vice.

The plot really is weak (especialy the ending). Whirry, however, looks outstanding as always. She also shows that she has/had potential to actually be a serious actress. While she does not show nearly as much skin as Animal Instincts II, when she strips, this movie (among other things) picks up.

...but her bust is at its best, as always. Not a top-of-the-line evil nude kinkfest from Shannon Whirry, but it might turn the crank of some of you. The best scene is when Whirry tries to escape and jams her huge funbags in a doggy door... They end up greasing her up, which I have always wanted to see.

Shannon exhibits fine acting in addition to her always fantastic body. Though some aspects of the movie could have been better, Shannon makes it all worth while.

P.O. may have a weak plot, but the poorly constructed characters and background music make the flick an interesting view. Recollections of the movie stem from the misplaced quotes; intended to be dramatic, their arrangement and juxtaposition within the dialogues create irony. For example, as Richard, the captor, attempts mysterious intrigue, he answers with "You'll find out, Manny," in his lyrical, omnipotent tone.
Other characters, such as Mr T ("The 'T' stands for 'travel'") and the police detectives were originally designed to increase tension, but fail to perform in their duties; they provide a break in the action, but do not elevate the level of suspense.
Private Obsession is an excellent study in poor form, yet simultaneously breeds ironic humor.

i liked it it seamed to capture all of shannonns beauty.