Bad Education
Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: November 19, 2004
7.7
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AnaR.Sep 8, 2006
I was astonished by this movie. it's a mind game. The actors were great.
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JamesE.Oct 4, 2005
I'm not sure what was so special about this other than it pushed the envelope with Catholicism. I was weirded out most of the movie.
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GinaS.Jun 9, 2006
Watching it last night, my roommate came home just as end credits rolled. I exclaimed "You have to watch this movie" and started it over again. Just as enthralling on 2nd viewing.
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DannyC.Aug 26, 2006
not almodovar's best. under its specious smartness there's so little.
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EmmaD.Nov 7, 2006
The movie pushed the envelope, yes. But in the end, all envelopes must be pushed, and in "Bad Education" it was done beautifully, intelligently, and was one of the most believable movies I've ever seen. The casting was amazing, with The movie pushed the envelope, yes. But in the end, all envelopes must be pushed, and in "Bad Education" it was done beautifully, intelligently, and was one of the most believable movies I've ever seen. The casting was amazing, with actors who didn't foce anyhting, and the intricate plot kept me guessing. The movie ended without fear, boldly and movingly. "Bad Education" made you think, my favorite kind of movie.… Expand
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TonyB.Nov 15, 2005
Not much ado about nothing perhaps, just about very little...one of the more overrated films in recent memory.
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VoskhozhdeniyeOct 18, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was too complex in that I could not understand what the film meant. I could not assemble it for myself to one striking meaning. The characters go off in different directions without taking me to one destination, so to speak.

The use of the Super 8 was very clever (and disturbing). The mise-en-scene and lighting were often classic noir, direct. The metafiction and the emotion that followed were done well. Almodovar has a lot of ideas, but if we see a convergence of features in this work, or just a fireworks display of cinematography, I have to say the latter. But this is one of the most interesting films I have seen from a narrative structure point of view, and I would recommend others to see it. One gets the sense that this was a deeply felt film from the writer/director's point of view. I wonder very much how this work could be condensed, how this meta-fictional structure could apply elsewhere to a more powerful effect.… Expand
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RegOzApr 5, 2012
Personally, I believe this is an excellent movie! Unlike many people who love Almodovar, I don't always enjoy all his movies but this film is gold! A must in a list of a movie-lover!
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theotherone55Apr 29, 2020
An incredibly infectious story that has Hugh Jackman at his best. Had me and the wife on edge the entire time. Great piece of work.
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kublay0880Dec 18, 2012
It's a good story it got me guessing the entire movie, but it's always the same thing with Almodovar a gay or a lesbian drama and lots of sex and naked people, sometimes it's just too much maybe a scene to set up the idea or the mood ofIt's a good story it got me guessing the entire movie, but it's always the same thing with Almodovar a gay or a lesbian drama and lots of sex and naked people, sometimes it's just too much maybe a scene to set up the idea or the mood of movie. And personally I hate actors faking a foreign accent, yo don't need Gael to perform that character when you have so many real Spanish actors.… Expand
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PuciferMay 29, 2013
I finally saw this film but only after watching Almodovar's more recent "The Skin I Live In," which for me was a far superior movie--one of the best of 2011. However, even second-tier Almodovar is a heightened and idiosyncratic pleasure andI finally saw this film but only after watching Almodovar's more recent "The Skin I Live In," which for me was a far superior movie--one of the best of 2011. However, even second-tier Almodovar is a heightened and idiosyncratic pleasure and is far better than most films made today. And "Bad Education"--with its signature blend of sex, camp, melodrama, and noir--is most definitely and unmistakably Almodovar. This film also features superb music by Alberto Iglesias (who deserves to win an Oscar someday) and impressive acting--the actors incl. Gael Garcia Bernal really throw themselves into their roles.… Expand
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loudrossDec 29, 2014
this movie is really good, if you are a little queasy or religious, do not watch. the film delves deep into subjects of homosexuality and gender definitions, this leads to some strange yet interesting stories and plot points that will leavethis movie is really good, if you are a little queasy or religious, do not watch. the film delves deep into subjects of homosexuality and gender definitions, this leads to some strange yet interesting stories and plot points that will leave you shocked yet strangely interested.… Expand
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NRNSWDec 27, 2015
Such a wonderful film - the whole thing, from start to finish is well executed, well acted, well directed and well written. Worth every single minute in front of the screen.
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geo333Mar 6, 2022
As far as bio-film this is one that is solid however what makes this film great is its story delivered with great acting by a wonderful cast that makes raises this film from a 7 to an 8 to me.
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Xan_RyilDec 9, 2015
One of the best work of Pedro Almedor, with themes similar to those of his All About My Mother, he took rather more artistic way to explore the film making by introducing a story with a story. A connection between past and present is theOne of the best work of Pedro Almedor, with themes similar to those of his All About My Mother, he took rather more artistic way to explore the film making by introducing a story with a story. A connection between past and present is the narrative in a fantasized way which is very touching. The bitter taste of the reality in comparison of our memories is very well presented. Pedro never clanged on to his scenes much longer or tried to over dramatized his films which works best for the films length and matches the innocence of younger characters. The scenes in convent are worth praising. Daniel Giménez Cacho's work as a priest dealing with inner demon while in the presence of a child is very beautiful. Rest of the cast were good too.
Best of the movie would be the twist it came with the final character's introduction and explanation of alternate reality as to the one protagonist was imagining. A way to show the strength of the writer.
An emotional, convincing and disturbing work of art.… Expand
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lucasbiaginiJun 25, 2016
I say that a movie is good when it makes me have empathy for a villain at some point of the movie, which was the case of the pedophile priest. It has got some interesting plot twists although, in my opinion, I think some things were revealedI say that a movie is good when it makes me have empathy for a villain at some point of the movie, which was the case of the pedophile priest. It has got some interesting plot twists although, in my opinion, I think some things were revealed too soon, killing any doubts I had about the characters before it hit the climax. Also, my expectations for the ending were too high and that is the main reason I would not give it a 10.… Expand
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alejandro970Mar 18, 2022
Este trabajo de Almodóvar podría ser el primero en el que la mujer no es la columna vertebral de la trama. El director manchego no se tocó el corazón al poner sobre la mesa el tema de los abusos de la Iglesia Católica, con unos personajesEste trabajo de Almodóvar podría ser el primero en el que la mujer no es la columna vertebral de la trama. El director manchego no se tocó el corazón al poner sobre la mesa el tema de los abusos de la Iglesia Católica, con unos personajes reunidos en circunstancias poco agradables. Aquellos que sean sensibles con ése tema, o el de la homosexualidad, mejor que busquen otro titulo.… Expand
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DeanomiteFeb 5, 2020
I'm a fan of Almodovar, the photography is very well done. Not too big a fan of watching gay sex, this had 2 scenes of it the first 15 minutes.
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