Disorder
Parker is a hot-headed young man sent to a psychiatric facility to avoid prison time. Upon arrival, he finds himself among a group of boys who've been bruised by life and forgotten by society. At first, the center seems safe - a second chance. But beneath its welcoming facade lies a brutal regime, where extreme treatments and violent methods are the norm. As the boys begin to understand the true nature of the institution, Parker must rally them to plan an escape - not just to get out, but to survive.
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Plot Summary
Vincent, a highly trained but troubled French special forces soldier, is discharged after a mission goes wrong. He struggles to reintegrate into civilian life, suffering from PTSD and paranoia. He takes a job as a bodyguard for a wealthy Lebanese businessman's wife, Lea, at his luxurious villa on the French Riviera. As Vincent becomes increasingly protective and possessive of Lea, his mental state deteriorates, blurring the lines between his duty and his growing obsessions, all while a dangerous threat looms.
Critical Reception
Disorder received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Matthias Schoenaerts's intense performance and the film's palpable atmosphere of tension and paranoia. While some found the plot somewhat conventional, many lauded its stylish direction and its exploration of psychological distress and hypervigilance in a modern context.
What Reviewers Say
- Matthias Schoenaerts delivers a captivating and unsettling performance.
- The film excels in building a suffocating atmosphere of dread and paranoia.
- A stylish thriller that effectively explores the psychological toll of combat trauma.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated Matthias Schoenaerts's strong performance and the film's tense, suspenseful atmosphere. Some viewers found the pacing a bit slow in parts, but generally, the thriller elements and the exploration of psychological themes resonated well.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Eye at the Cannes Film Festival (2015).
Fun Fact
Director Alice Winocour was inspired to make the film after hearing stories from soldiers returning from Afghanistan, wanting to explore the psychological impact of combat and the feeling of constant vigilance.
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