The premise of the movie was an intriguing concept, recalling "The Stepford Wives" and "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." Where it suffered was in the execution. Taking a creepy approach to themes of conformity, loss of identity, and the quest for perfection, combined with social satire of behavioral issues of controlling teenagers, the film never really took off. Instead of exploring these ideas, the film degenerates into a generic uncovering a sinister plot and chase scenario. Nowhere are these themes really brought up, much less reflected upon. The film is remarkably short and doesn't even seem interested much in exploring the horror of this situation. There are plenty of character threads and concepts set up early on, but they are neglected in favor of a breezy, quick-cut-to-the-next-scene attitude. This is a disappointment when a potentially interesting story is wasted on a lackluster movie.
Review of Disturbing Behavior
