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 Spencer S (1,155) on 29 Dec 2015

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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 Timm S (1,294) on 06 Feb 2016

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By Dan A (551) on 24 Apr 2016

This is okay, nothing special. A few laughs here and there and I like Jason Bateman in everything he's in…

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