Review of Bad Words (2013) by Nick B — 20 Jan 2015

Bravo on that directorial debut, Jason Bateman.

This review of Bad Words (2013) was written by Nick B on 20 Jan 2015.

Bad Words has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jay B (1,110) on 04 Nov 2015

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By Ernest C (141) on 14 Apr 2016

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By Clinton T (24) on 10 Nov 2015

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

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By Geoff J (403) on 20 Nov 2015

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Bateman handles the edgy material with confidence and gets excellent performances from co-stars Kathryn Hahn, Allison Janney and Philip Baker…

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