Misbehavior
Misbehavior

Misbehavior

2017Movie96 minKorean

Hyo-joo, a temporary teacher at a boys' high school, witnesses Hae-yeong's passionate embrace with a boy, causing her immense humiliation towards her.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users76%
Director: Philippe FalardeauGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In 1970, a group of feminists disrupt the 1970 Miss World competition in London to protest the objectification of women. The film follows Sally Alexander, a leader of the Women's Liberation Movement, as she organizes the protest, and Jennifer Hosten, the eventual winner of Miss World. It explores the cultural impact of the event and the differing perspectives of those involved.

Critical Reception

Misbehavior received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its timely themes and performances, particularly from Keira Knightley and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat uneven and the exploration of its subject matter to be occasionally superficial.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relevant social commentary on feminism and gender roles.
  • Performances by the lead actresses are frequently highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some critics found the pacing and storytelling to be less impactful than the subject matter deserved.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's exploration of the feminist movement and the historical context of the Miss World protest. Many found the performances engaging and the message thought-provoking, though some felt the execution could have been stronger.

Fun Fact

The film's narrative is based on the real-life events of the 1970 Miss World protest, which aimed to challenge the patriarchal beauty standards of the time.

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