Review of Bad Education (2004) by Cj L — 26 Jan 2008

Pedro Almodovar is very talented. A good thinking movie..mulitlayered.

This review of Bad Education (2004) was written by Cj L on 26 Jan 2008.

Bad Education has generally received very positive reviews.

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