Review of Bad Education (2004) by Marta R — 15 Jun 2012

WOW... an Almodovar film that I liked, and was able to follow... pretty much...

This review of Bad Education (2004) was written by Marta R on 15 Jun 2012.

Bad Education has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Anthony M (1,059) on 17 Mar 2014

Definitely not for everyone but I really loved this film very interesting story with a sharp script, chilling score, masterful directing and…

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By Lucas M (648) on 19 Jan 2017

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By Aries M (56) on 20 Sep 2013

Another perfectly directed, beautifully written and wonderfully acted film that can only come from Pedro Almodóvar, Fele Martinez and GAEL…

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By Mique W (156) on 27 Oct 2015

This isn't as surprising as I expected, given the notorious NC-17 rating -- but that shouldn't suggest that Almodovar's film is in any way,…

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A big change of pace for the bad-boy Spanish director. Like his other work, it's kinky and proudly gay, but this time it's not a comedy…

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By Anthony L (520) on 09 Dec 2015

One of the best work of Pedro Almedor, with themes similar to those of his All About My Mother, he took rather more artistic way to explore…

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By Melissa Levine (71) for Dallas Observer (1,128) on 17 Jul 2015

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By Matt D (1,411) on 16 Jan 2017

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