Review of Bad Words (2013) by Kendall C — 04 Apr 2014

Downright hilarious and surprisingly touching.

This review of Bad Words (2013) was written by Kendall C on 04 Apr 2014.

Bad Words has generally received positive reviews.

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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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