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 Dane P (447) on 11 Nov 2015

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