Review of Bad Words (2014) by Michael H — 22 Dec 2014

Funny and gleefully amoral, Bad Words boasts one of Jason Bateman's best performances.

This review of Bad Words (2014) was written by Michael H on 22 Dec 2014.

Bad Words has generally received positive reviews.

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By J. Olson (540) for Cinemixtape (540) on 08 Apr 2016

The film's dialogue is so crude, its star so inherently - and paradoxically - likable, and its plot so lightweight that it essentially cancels…

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By Russell C (95) on 06 Mar 2016

Dark and wonderfully funny. Great 1st time directing job. Hope Mr. Bateman directs again - soon…

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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 Meth-Dude (745) on 05 Mar 2017

Even if the premise was stupid and the movie was predictable at times, the acting was very good, the movie was well made and funny and it was…

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By Ryan C (2,517) on 22 Nov 2015

Jason Bateman stars in and directs this dark comedy that is equally entertaining as it is outrageous…

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By Andy B (1,077) on 10 May 2016

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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 Aaron Peterson (245) for The Hollywood Outsider (262) on 11 Oct 2018

Yes, the film is foul, crude, vulgar, but especially: It's funny. Bad Words is the kind of movie you should be ashamed you enjoyed so much…

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