Review of Bad Words (2013) by Ethan H — 25 Jul 2014

Well written, acted and cast.. A must see.

This review of Bad Words (2013) was written by Ethan H on 25 Jul 2014.

Bad Words has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jim H (1,089) on 08 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 Gigiharris17 (13) on 09 Nov 2015

Bad Words is a worthwhile -- if predictable -- dark comedy, particularly for those with a somewhat cruel sense of humor…

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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 Chris C (2,693) on 02 Dec 2015

Funny but not a movie that you need to watch more than once…

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By J B (267) on 31 Dec 2015

Not too many movies are showing humor like this, good watch tho…

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By Tom L (496) on 01 Apr 2016

Just okay. Some funny scenes. Hard to believe a 40 year old hooks up with a 10 year old…

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

Decently funny. Bateman is charming as usual…

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