A misanthropic man sets out to exact revenge on his estranged father, by finding a loophole and attempting to win the National Spelling Bee as an adult. Figuring it would destroy his father, and everything he's worked so hard for as head of the Spelling Bee Championship Organization, Guy Trilby (Jason Bateman) eventually discovers winning isn't necessary for revenge, and that friendship is a blessing not a curse..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 89 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy
✓ Stars: Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, Rohan Chand, Philip Baker Hall, Allison Janney
✓ Director: Jason Bateman, Andrew Dodge
The Bad Words (2013) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Bad Words (2013) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Bad Words (2013) is staring with Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, Rohan Chand, Philip Baker Hall, Allison Janney, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Jason Bateman, Andrew Dodge juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.