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Bad Words is a 2013 American black comedy film directed by Jason Bateman and written by Andrew Dodge. Marking Bateman's feature film directorial debut, the film stars Bateman as a middle-aged eighth grade dropout who enters the National Golden Quill Spelling Bee through a loophole.
Mar 28, 2014 · Bad Words: Directed by Jason Bateman. With Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, Rohan Chand, Philip Baker Hall. A spelling bee loser sets out to exact revenge by finding a loophole and attempting to win as an adult.
Guy Trilby (Jason Bateman), a 40-year-old misanthrope, makes waves at a regional spelling bee when, due to a loophole in the rules, he is allowed to enter -- and later wins.
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Mar 14, 2014 · "Bad Words" repeatedly tries to shock us for shock's sake. Directing for the first time and playing the lead character, Jason Bateman offers us an unapologetically unlikable figure in Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old genius who muscles his way into a prestigious national spelling bee.
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Mar 14, 2014 · 1 h 29 m. Summary Guy Trilby (Jason Bateman), a 40-year-old who finds a loophole in the rules of The Golden Quill national spelling bee, decides to cause trouble by hijacking the competition. Contest officials, outraged parents, and overly ambitious 8th graders are no match for Guy, as he ruthlessly crushes their dreams of victory and fame.
Mar 9, 2014 · Jason Bateman makes his feature directorial debut with the mean-spirited comedy Bad Words. In the movie, he stars as Guy Trilby, a deadbeat 40-year-old who finds a loophole in the bylaws of...
Comedy best for older teens gets laughs with offbeat humor. Read Common Sense Media's Bad Words review, age rating, and parents guide.
Mar 13, 2014 · “Bad Words,” Jason Bateman’s feature-directing debut, is a would-be gonzo comedy with a tough exterior and a marshmallow center.
Sep 6, 2013 · Bateman stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old who finds a loophole in the rules of The Golden Quill national spelling bee and decides to cause trouble by hijacking the competition.
