Bad Words (2013) movie poster

Bad Words (2013)

"The end justifies the mean."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 64%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 61% (RT: 65%, MC: 57) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Director
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (895 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
65%
Metacritic
57
Cast
Jason Bateman as Guy Trilby
Kathryn Hahn as Jenny Widgeon
Rohan Chand as Chaitanya Chopra
Philip Baker Hall as Dr. Bowman
Allison Janney as Dr. Bernice Deagan
Ben Falcone as Pete Fowler
Steve Witting as Proctor at Spelling Bee
Beth Grant as Bedazzled Judge
It's divisive. Only 64% of audiences liked it based on 895 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 61%.
Overview
Forty-year-old misanthrope, Guy Trilby, enters the National Golden Quill Spelling Bee through a loophole in the rules. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of Bad Words, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of Bad Words was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Bad Words is a 2013 comedy film directed by Jason Bateman. Forty-year-old misanthrope, Guy Trilby, enters the National Golden Quill Spelling Bee through a loophole in the rules. The film has been rated by 895 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Bad Words delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Bad Words (2013) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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