‘Bad Behaviour’ Review: Jennifer Connelly Finds No Rest on a Spiritual Retreat In Alice Englert’s Needling Debut


On the face of it, Lucy does not seem like the kind of person who would go on a spiritual retreat. She’d probably agree with that herself. But she’d like to be, and so she struggles through the enforced silences and the sharing sessions, hoping to attain a kind of enlightenment she doesn’t really believe in. An embittered former teen actor, played by Jennifer Connelly with the scorched, brittle air of one steadily checking out of polite society, her thorny aura is an ill fit for the expensive Oregon sanctuary she’s signed up for, all hushed meditation and touchy-feely trust exercises, and this energy-based conflict gives Alice Englert’s strange, alluring satirical drama “Bad Behaviour” an immediate pull of intrigue — vibes so discordantly violent, one feels they have to give way to something physical and drastic.

At the film’s rough midpoint, they do — in ways that confirm the startling,…



In Alice Englert’s directorial debut, “Bad Behaviour,” Jennifer Connelly plays a woman named Helen who is seeking solace on a spiritual retreat. However, what she finds instead is a series of unsettling events that challenge her beliefs and push her to the brink.

Connelly delivers a powerful performance as Helen, capturing the character’s vulnerability and desperation as she navigates the increasingly bizarre and unsettling world of the retreat. From strange rituals to mysterious disappearances, Helen is constantly on edge, unsure of who she can trust and what is truly going on around her.

Englert’s direction is sharp and focused, creating a tense and unnerving atmosphere that keeps the audience on edge throughout the film. The pacing is brisk, with each scene building upon the last to create a sense of escalating tension and unease.

The supporting cast is also strong, with standout performances from Toby Wallace as a charismatic but enigmatic leader of the retreat, and Zosia Mamet as a fellow attendee who may not be as innocent as she seems.

Overall, “Bad Behaviour” is a gripping and unsettling film that explores themes of faith, trust, and the dark side of human nature. Jennifer Connelly shines in the lead role, delivering a haunting and memorable performance that will stay with you long after the credits roll.

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