Review of Bad Words (2013) by Kelli F — 02 Oct 2014

This may be my favorite Jason Bateman movie.

This review of Bad Words (2013) was written by Kelli F on 02 Oct 2014.

Bad Words has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ernest C (141) on 14 Apr 2016

A little slow in places and not revealing why a 40 year old would want to compete the Bee until late on, it proves to be a decent effort in the end…

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By Russell C (95) on 06 Mar 2016

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By Benkoko11 (87) on 23 Feb 2017

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

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By J. Olson (540) for Cinemixtape (540) on 08 Apr 2016

The film's dialogue is so crude, its star so inherently - and paradoxically - likable, and its plot so lightweight that it essentially cancels…

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By Dane P (447) on 11 Nov 2015

Bateman was really good here. It shows the guy has awesome versitality, starring in movies like this…

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By Geoff J (403) on 20 Nov 2015

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By Ursula K (9) on 10 Dec 2016

Great movie, in a world where 8 out of 10 new movies rate a one and a half, this movie has a hilarious script, fantastic performances, and…

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