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 Karsh D (1,216) on 07 May 2016

A 40 year old man finds a loophole in the rules and enters spelling bees…

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By Russell C (95) on 06 Mar 2016

Dark and wonderfully funny. Great 1st time directing job. Hope Mr. Bateman directs again - soon…

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By Chris C (2,693) on 02 Dec 2015

Funny but not a movie that you need to watch more than once…

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

Pseudo dark comedy that tackles daddy issues. Funny concept turns sour rather quickly…

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By Rebecca P (351) on 02 Jan 2016

Eh, it wasn't as bad as I expected. Cute kid. p.s. Loved that Mr. Bookman (fellow Seinfeld fans) was the big spelling bee chairman, perfect…

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

Jason Bateman stars in and directs this dark comedy that is equally entertaining as it is outrageous…

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By J B (267) on 31 Dec 2015

Not too many movies are showing humor like this, good watch tho…

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By Nick D (941) on 27 Nov 2015

Solid acting and comedy, story could have been a little more developed…

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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 Jay B (1,110) on 04 Nov 2015

Bad Words has a thin and (mostly) predictable story, but it also is funny and the tiniest bit sweet. I have no complaints about watching it for free…

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