Review of Bad Education (2004) by Matthew A — 27 Jan 2010

New found respect for Gael Garcia Bernal. Almodovar is great.

This review of Bad Education (2004) was written by Matthew A on 27 Jan 2010.

Bad Education has generally received very positive reviews.

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