Behaving Badly
Behaving Badly

Behaving Badly

2014Movie92 minEnglish

Teenager Rick Stevens is willing to do whatever it takes to win the heart of Nina Pennington. He'll have to deal with his best friend's horny mom, a drug abusing boss and even the mob if he ever hopes to land the girl of his dreams. Love is never easy!

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Metacritic13/100
Google Users23%
Director: Tim GarrickGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A teenage slacker, Sean, is desperate to win the affection of Nina, the girl of his dreams. To impress her, he fabricates a story about having a terminal illness, which unexpectedly leads to a series of chaotic and absurd events. As his lie spirals out of control, Sean must navigate a minefield of misunderstandings and awkward situations to try and keep up appearances.

Critical Reception

Behaving Badly was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, often cited for its weak humor, predictable plot, and uninspired performances. The film struggled to find an audience and is generally considered a critical and commercial failure.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's humor falls flat, relying on tired gags and juvenile jokes.
  • Plot is predictable and lacks originality, failing to engage the audience.
  • Performances are largely uninspired, with the cast struggling to elevate the weak material.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be unfunny and boring, with many criticizing the weak script and unlikable characters. Some viewers felt it was a waste of time and a poorly executed comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Kids vs. Monsters' before being changed to 'Behaving Badly' for its release.

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RobertFisher

RobertFisher

In toto the cast is wonderful, but it is Elisabeth Shue who provides the frenetic energy that propels this fun, quirky comedy. Highly recommended for anyone not averse to a little risqué humor.