"You Belong to Me" was a cleverly crafted film that began as a psychological drama. Then, in the final minutes, it shifted into the area of the paranormal. Somehow, the transition worked due to the good performances, the snappy dialogue, and the eerie atmosphere.
One of the strengths of the film was in the credible portrayal of the two literary agents, Alexandra "Alex" Wilson and Michael McBride. Both characters were convincing in their roles as savvy readers and intellects. The quotes from the work of the famous literary couple, Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, were effective, including the film's tag line of "Escape me? Never!"
By the midpoint of the film, it was clear that Michael's feelings for Alex were inappropriate. His obsession led to the nearly fatal injuries inflicted on Alex's boyfriend, Chris. But, when Michael toppled off a cliff to his apparent death, what direction would the film take in the home stretch?
As it turned out, the film switched gears into the realm of "The Exorcism" with the ghost of Michael returning to seek to bring Alex to "the other side." When the exorcism was performed, it was of a secular nature with the incantation of "In the name of all that is good and pure, I command you to depart!" It only required Michael's special keepsake of the claddagh for him to be cast out permanently from the world of the living.
One of the most intriguing characters was the psychic Virginia Turner, who became Alex's intermediary to ward off the evil Michael McBride. Through Virginia's good counsel, Michael's mantra of "Escape me never" was snuffed out for good. While the home stretch of the film may have been routine, the film as a whole was eminently watchable.
One of the strengths of the film was in the credible portrayal of the two literary agents, Alexandra "Alex" Wilson and Michael McBride. Both characters were convincing in their roles as savvy readers and intellects. The quotes from the work of the famous literary couple, Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, were effective, including the film's tag line of "Escape me? Never!"
By the midpoint of the film, it was clear that Michael's feelings for Alex were inappropriate. His obsession led to the nearly fatal injuries inflicted on Alex's boyfriend, Chris. But, when Michael toppled off a cliff to his apparent death, what direction would the film take in the home stretch?
As it turned out, the film switched gears into the realm of "The Exorcism" with the ghost of Michael returning to seek to bring Alex to "the other side." When the exorcism was performed, it was of a secular nature with the incantation of "In the name of all that is good and pure, I command you to depart!" It only required Michael's special keepsake of the claddagh for him to be cast out permanently from the world of the living.
One of the most intriguing characters was the psychic Virginia Turner, who became Alex's intermediary to ward off the evil Michael McBride. Through Virginia's good counsel, Michael's mantra of "Escape me never" was snuffed out for good. While the home stretch of the film may have been routine, the film as a whole was eminently watchable.