Review of Bad Education (2004) by Shawn M — 28 Apr 2008

Refreshing that Almodovar stepped away from tackling mother-daughter relationships to a "father-son" relationship, filtered through his usual preoccupations and obsessions.

This review of Bad Education (2004) was written by Shawn M on 28 Apr 2008.

Bad Education has generally received very positive reviews.

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