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BAD TEACHER is a guilty pleasure. Cameron Diaz plays a seventh-grade teacher who drinks, does drugs, and steals --- often at work! What makes this hilarious instead of offensive is the casting of Diaz, America's sweetheart, as this unscrupulous character. If you take the movie seriously, it's rather appalling; and I still don't like the implication that people can't have fun unless they do drugs. However, this is so obviously a parody that most viewers will get the joke and will not think Diaz is a role model. Fans of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, Ben Stiller, and Adam Sandler movies should enjoy the humor in BAD TEACHER.
This is one of those quirky little movies that you run across and enjoy, sort of like finding an even better song on the flip-side of a hit single. I instantly thought of the movie (in the same genre) "BAD SANTA" with Billy Bob Thornton when I saw this movie. Cameron Diaz does a good job with this film as a seventh grade teacher with only one purpose in life; finding a rich husband who can shower her in luxury. She can't stand kids or teaching. She loves partying, drinking, smoking pot, and shopping. When her engagement to a really rich man falls through at the last minute, she has to regroup and figure out how to lure another guy. She is not above using the students to raise money with car washes or other school activities, some of which she plans to embezzle for new breast implants. This is definitely not a film for small kids, but it has some very funny moments.Read full review
This film depicts the downward spiral of a teacher whose exploits do not lead to her downfall because of a jealous co worker who reveals these exploits but is suspect because of her motives. The viewer is kept on edge throughout the film as each of the events unfold and may be left unsatisfied at the end of the film. An interesting film that will hold your attention to its end.
it came in the mail on time great movie
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I'm not a big fan of Diaz, but heard the movie was funny. It turned out to be ok, but could've been better. She has played more difficult roles where she did a better acting job. Overall, it has a few funny parts/jokes, so it's not all bad. Was surprised to see Jason Segel in this one.
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