Jason Bateman directs and stars in this black comedy also featuring Kathryn Hahn, Allison Janney, and Rohan Chand. Guy Trilby (Bateman) is forty years old, foul-mouthed, and....a spelling bee contestant? That's what happens when he finds a loophole in the rules of the Golden Quill Spelling Bee, and all of a sudden hard-working eleven-year -olds find themselves competing with a ruthless Trilby. But why is he so bent on carrying out this stunt and crushing the dreams of many children? That's what reporter Jenny Widgeon (Hahn) wants to find out. But these plans take an unexpected turn when quick-witted contestant Chaitanyia (Chand) befriends a reluctant Guy. First, the premise of the film is outrageously silly, and most of the film's laughs come from equally ridiculous situations. However, the film is charming enough to justify the cheap laughs. While the plot is underwhelming, you but have to admire its simplicity. This keeps the focus predominantly on the comedy. The actors also do a fine job, with so much relying on the comedic timing of their dialogue. Especially enjoyable is talented young actor Rohan Chand, who is completely adorable as Guy's unlikely pint-sized sidekick. In all, Bad Words is a mostly enjoyable comedy with a few good laughs. It's worth a look.
Should you see it: Yes
Grade: B-
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