Review of Bad Education (2004) by Lindsey B — 30 Mar 2008

What a freaky deaky movie!?! Gael Garcia Bernal's character shows us exactly how far someone can go to get what they want.

This review of Bad Education (2004) was written by Lindsey B on 30 Mar 2008.

Bad Education has generally received very positive reviews.

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