Review of Bad Words (2013) by Martha C — 10 Oct 2014

Hysterical, I LOVE Jason Bateman. He plays the biggest asshole in this, and you will love him for it!!

This review of Bad Words (2013) was written by Martha C on 10 Oct 2014.

Bad Words has generally received positive reviews.

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By Seth C (195) on 08 Jan 2016

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