Review of Bad Words (2013) by Dustin M — 06 Jun 2014

What could have been one of the best comedies of the year is actually one of the most forgettable. However Bateman delivers.

This review of Bad Words (2013) was written by Dustin M on 06 Jun 2014.

Bad Words has generally received positive reviews.

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