Bad Education

HBO | Release Date (Streaming): April 25, 2020

7.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 102 Ratings

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DeanomiteApr 27, 2020

this was interesting more than it was good. the reality of embezzlement is what will likely destroy our nation (look at Trump), and so the story is interesting. However, given the talent involved, the performances were stilted.

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JLuis_001Apr 30, 2020

The film walks a fine line between satire and drama when addressing its theme but manages to balance it in a good way, above all avoiding turning its characters into clichés or monsters, after all, their motives are simple: greed andThe film walks a fine line between satire and drama when addressing its theme but manages to balance it in a good way, above all avoiding turning its characters into clichés or monsters, after all, their motives are simple: greed and entitlement and it's because when the money is within reach, the corrupt will always exist and they will always have their excuses rooted in those precise topics, greed and entitlement.

This is indeed a small film that stands out with the help of Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney's names and of course it's more solid because of them. And while there's barely anything new to learn from a story like this. Bad Education is as a matter of fact a pretty entertaining film.… Expand

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lvmnzApr 26, 2020

Hugh Jackman is great. Highly entertaining and introspective film about the central figures in a shocking scandal.

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jodyjayApr 27, 2020

Loved Jackman, Janney and the young lady reporter. Great acting. Apparently, the film took some license, but from what I understand, most of it accurately tracked the scandal that took place in my school district some 20+ years after ILoved Jackman, Janney and the young lady reporter. Great acting. Apparently, the film took some license, but from what I understand, most of it accurately tracked the scandal that took place in my school district some 20+ years after I graduated from the high school.… Expand

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KazeemApr 27, 2020

My Best movie ever, My love for this movie is extremely high
I rate it 10/10

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Brent_MarchantMar 7, 2021

Despite a slow opening, this fact-based tale about the largest school funding embezzlement case in US history manages to get on track about 30 minutes in and runs with it from there to its gripping conclusion. Director Cory Finley's secondDespite a slow opening, this fact-based tale about the largest school funding embezzlement case in US history manages to get on track about 30 minutes in and runs with it from there to its gripping conclusion. Director Cory Finley's second outing, a made-for-cable offering nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for best screenplay, features strong performances by Allison Janney, Ray Romano and Hugh Jackman (easily a career best) in bringing the material to life with snappy wit, unbridled guile, and the well-honed, carefully camouflaged skills of slick sociopaths. While the picture's overall tone could use a better balance in its mix of comedy and drama, more back story, and improved handling of some of its ancillary story threads, this production nevertheless delivers the goods, providing viewers with a solidly entertaining package.… Expand