Bad Teacher

Welcome to another episode Lights....Camera....Popcorn!

Today's review is Bad Teacher.

Directed by Jake Kasdan.

Written by Gene Stupnitsky & Lee Eisenberg

Review #126

MPAA Rating: R For some drug use, nudity, sexual content and language.

Runtime: 92 min

Cast

Cameron Diaz - Elizabeth Halsey

Lucy Punch - Amy Squirrel

Jason Segel - Russell Gettis

Justin Timberlake - Scott Delacorte

Phyllis Smith - Lynn Davies

John Michael Higgins - Principal Wally Snur 

I know I said my next review was going to be Cars 2. I went to the theater and it was invaded by every kid in the entire state of New York. Seeing all those little ankle biters running around, yelling and screaming gave me instant pause. I decided to wait this one out until the rush calmed down. Luckily for me Bad Teacher was playing just 5 minutes later than the Cars 2 show I showed up for. I was always planning to see this so I figured I'd catch this then see Cars 2 later.

I should have sat with the kids instead.


Plot


A foul-mouthed, junior high teacher who, after being dumped by her sugar daddy, begins to woo a colleague. A move that pits her against a well-loved teacher.

Holy cow was this movie BAD! There is so much wrong with this film that I don't even care to get into it in full detail. Let's just say that the plot was ridiculous (even for a comedy) The script was so jumbled and incoherent that it felt like a mash up of different TV show plots put together. This actually made sense since the writers are on the staff of The Office. Considering how far that show has jumped the shark it's a no brainer how Bad Teacher loses it's direction right from the first frame.

The script is so all over the place and stupid that it tries to cover up it's ineptitude by showcasing foul dialogue. It happens in very small doses which makes it even more obvious and lame. I didn't care about any of the characters in fact Cameron Diaz's performance was so wretched that I was hoping her character experienced every bit of harm she could get.

I'm done writing about this. Do yourself a big favor and take my advice on this one and STAY HOME!

On the 5 star scale. Bad Teacher gets the big fat goose egg. 0 stars with a "For The Love Of God, Please Stay Home!" recommendation.

This one might just give The Tourist a run for the Worst Film of 2011.

That's a wrap for today. Up next is Cars 2.

Until Next Episode...."I'll Save You A Seat!"

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