Review of Bad Words (2013) by Gary G — 27 Apr 2014

This is the raunchiest, sweetest movie I've seen in a long time.

This review of Bad Words (2013) was written by Gary G on 27 Apr 2014.

Bad Words has generally received positive reviews.

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