Review of Bad Words (2013) by Norberto F — 07 Jul 2014

This is a great directorial debut. Dark and funny. Really a treat.

This review of Bad Words (2013) was written by Norberto F on 07 Jul 2014.

Bad Words has generally received positive reviews.

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