Review of Bad Words (2013) by Nick B — 20 Jan 2015

Bravo on that directorial debut, Jason Bateman.

This review of Bad Words (2013) was written by Nick B on 20 Jan 2015.

Bad Words has generally received positive reviews.

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By Dane P (447) on 11 Nov 2015

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By Jay B (1,110) on 04 Nov 2015

Bad Words has a thin and (mostly) predictable story, but it also is funny and the tiniest bit sweet. I have no complaints about watching it for free…

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By Jason Best (961) for Movie Talk (957) on 14 May 2016

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By Brad F (149) on 03 Jul 2017

When we began seeing where we should keep an eye on the prize when we see where it all went wrong and who to blame when we see a loser…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 11 Aug 2016

Decently funny. Bateman is charming as usual…

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By Richard S (2,067) on 13 Oct 2015

Jason Bateman gives a great performance in this one, and I loved his female lead and tiny child co-star as well…

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