Misbehaviour

critic Reviews

, 86% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score
  • Misbehaviour's overall arc will be familiar to fans of feelgood British cinema -- and so will the way it triumphs over formula to tell a thoroughly crowd-pleasing story.
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    Alexandra Heller-NicholasABC Radio (Australia)
    A powerful window into this rowdy, angry and game-changing historical moment where gender and race collided
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    David StrattonThe Australian
    Misbehaviour tackles some serious themes, but it does so in a thoroughly entertaining fashion.
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    Tim RobeyDaily Telegraph (UK)
    Caught in a tug-of-war between these two inimical angles, the film never blows up with the anarchic fury you're hoping for - it's polite and balanced to a dithering degree.
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    Randy MyersSan Jose Mercury News
    Overall... it's highly enjoyable with strong sequences involving mothers and daughters.
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    Christy LemireFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
    It's not really going to dig deep or push hard, but it's going to make a statement in a way that is lovely, warm, and cozy.
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    Kate ErblandindieWire
    Stellar performances can only carry it so far, and when "Misbehaviour" finally puts all its disparate pieces and people together, the result isn't exciting so much as inevitable and hammily handled.
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    Marya E. GatesCool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)
    While the film doesn’t quite land as smoothly as it aims, it’s refreshing to see at least an attempt at intersectional feminism in such a glossy package.
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    Serena SeghedoniLoud and Clear Reviews
    Misbehaviour is a poignant film that tells the many sides of the true story of the women activists who disrupted the 1970 Miss World competition.
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    Ayelet DekelMidnight East
    Misbehaviour stands out in its vibrant storytelling that deftly touches on the nuances of intersectionality, rampant sexism, and different perspectives within the feminist movement, in a lively film that is full of humor.
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    Jane FreeburyThe Canberra Times (Australia)
    Misbehaviour is an all-girl show, in front of the camera and behind it. And it's a really good story that makes its points with sharp writing, spirited performances and a light touch.
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