Review of Bad Words (2014) by Kristine D — 18 Aug 2014

Surprisingly good! Funny and NOT for kids.

This review of Bad Words (2014) was written by Kristine D on 18 Aug 2014.

Bad Words has generally received positive reviews.

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By Dane P (447) on 11 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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