Review of Bad Words (2013) by Rex A — 08 Apr 2014

Surprisingly funny, Jason Bateman breaks out of his stereotypical role and delivers the hard hitting laughs in this one.

This review of Bad Words (2013) was written by Rex A on 08 Apr 2014.

Bad Words has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ryan C (2,517) on 22 Nov 2015

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By Russell C (95) on 06 Mar 2016

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 11 Aug 2016

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By Andy B (1,077) on 10 May 2016

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By Steve S (3,182) on 29 Nov 2015

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By Aaron Peterson (245) for The Hollywood Outsider (262) on 11 Oct 2018

Yes, the film is foul, crude, vulgar, but especially: It's funny. Bad Words is the kind of movie you should be ashamed you enjoyed so much…

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By Himynameisart (10) on 29 Nov 2015

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By Evan K (781) on 28 Oct 2015

Hadn't heard of it so I had no expectations and was pleased that it turned out to be like a spelling bee version of Bad Santa…

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By Clinton T (24) on 10 Nov 2015

I freakin love this film. So politically incorrect and that is why it wins…

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By Simon G (367) on 25 Aug 2016

Very good directorial debut for mr bateman, very funny and edgy and has a lot of heart…

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