Review of Bad Words (2013) by Sami L — 24 Nov 2015

Jason Bateman & inappropriate humour. That's my catnip.

This review of Bad Words (2013) was written by Sami L on 24 Nov 2015.

Bad Words has generally received positive reviews.

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By Steve S (3,182) on 29 Nov 2015

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By Timm S (1,294) on 06 Feb 2016

Was it Citizen Kane? No. Was it a solid popcorn movie? Yes it was. Funny, stupid, disrespectful, and above all... wrong…

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By Evan K (781) on 28 Oct 2015

Hadn't heard of it so I had no expectations and was pleased that it turned out to be like a spelling bee version of Bad Santa…

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By Jared Mobarak (867) for The Film Stage (3,162) on 22 Jun 2016

Chand holds his own opposite Bateman and steals much of the film with a deceptively ruthless cunning, hidden beneath the cutest, most innocent…

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