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The Misbehavers

2004Movie120 minEnglish

The Misbehavers documents a small army of guerrilla filmmakers as they converge at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival for a mission dubbed Operation: Altitude. The objective: book a venue, market a film, attract acquisitions representatives and pack the screenings beyond capacity. Essentially, they set out to create their own film festival from the ground up in less than two weeks and all no financial backing of any kind. The film chronicles the amazing heights of passion, humility and unity met with the unbelievable lows of self-sacrifice, ego and division that exists even in the lowest levels of the independent film world.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users65%
Director: Gregg MarstonGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A group of mischievous children embark on a series of elaborate pranks and schemes throughout their summer vacation. Their adventures lead them to unexpected situations, forcing them to rely on their wits and teamwork to navigate the chaos they create. The film follows their journey as they learn valuable lessons about friendship, responsibility, and the consequences of their actions.

Critical Reception

The Misbehavers received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its humor to be juvenile and its plot predictable. Audience reception was slightly more favorable, particularly among families, who appreciated its lighthearted tone and focus on childhood antics. However, it failed to make a significant impact commercially or critically.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on slapstick and predictable gags, offering little originality.
  • The performances are adequate, but the material doesn't give the cast much to work with.
  • A forgettable family comedy that struggles to entertain on multiple levels.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a light and amusing watch, particularly for younger audiences. While some found the humor to be hit-or-miss, many appreciated the film's harmless fun and the energetic performances of the child actors. The overall sentiment suggests it's a decent, if not outstanding, choice for a family movie night.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a direct-to-video release but was given a limited theatrical run due to interest from a small distribution company.

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