Reel Reviews

Bad Words -- Here's a mean one, and delightfully so. Jason Bateman's character is exactly what I wish I could be; alas, some touch of diplomacy is necessary in this world. In a movie, though, a guy that dickish can be hilarious, and Bateman's Guy is just that. I'm wavering only slightly in this review, because one can argue that the movie does pull its punches a bit--but not in any significant way that pulls any of the principals out of character. Also, there's a minor fallacy in the movie's premise: there's no particular need to have rules keeping adults out of spelling bees, as most adults are atrocious spellers. Regardless, this film is a ton of fun, as long as you're not a wilting flower about the language. Check it out.