Review of Bad Education (2004) by Sebastian H — 07 Aug 2012

No es lo mejor de AlmodÃ³var para el mundo pero sÃ lo mejor de AlmodÃ³var para mÃ, amÃ (C) a Gael y a Cacho.

This review of Bad Education (2004) was written by Sebastian H on 07 Aug 2012.

Bad Education has generally received very positive reviews.

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