Review of Very Bad Things (1998) by Andrew S — 30 Sep 2010

Engaging movie, but certain parts of the story seemed flawed.

This review of Very Bad Things (1998) was written by Andrew S on 30 Sep 2010.

Very Bad Things has generally received mixed reviews.

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It's bad... Very, very bad. The title really says it all... and what it says is a severe understatement…

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