Review of Bad Education (2004) by Ananya B — 27 Aug 2008

This movie was strange and very different than all the other movies I've seen of this genre. I loved it.

This review of Bad Education (2004) was written by Ananya B on 27 Aug 2008.

Bad Education has generally received very positive reviews.

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