Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that Bad Words is a mostly hilarious, sharp-edged comedy, with lots of crude humor. Though it features children as part of its cast, it's not kid-friendly. In fact, its lead character spares nobody his caustic verbal attacks, including kids. Prepare to hear loads of insulting and coarse language, including "c--ksucker," "s--t" and "f--k." There are also a few scenes showing a couple having sex, though we see only their faces, and a brief view from above the waist. An adult discusses sex with a child as if they're the same age, and even hires a prostitute to show off her breasts to him, which viewers see as well.
Sexual
Content
A couple is shown having sex in a supply closet -- we see only their faces but it's clear they're having sex from their conversation, movements, and facial expressions. It's played as over-the-top funny, not seductively. A man hires a prostitute to show off her breasts to a 10-year-old boy, which we see, too. The boy later asks if he can touch them. Again this is played for laughs, but it has a very sharp edge. A boy bugs an adult, who, irritated, mentions the word "auto-fellatio" to the child.
Violence
A man verbally tears apart the people around him -- children, included -- and seems to be immune to the feelings of others, throwing insults and curses at them whenever they get in his way. In one scene, he derides a woman with graphic descriptions of her genitalia. Parents throw a chair and spit at a car carrying a hated spelling-bee rival.
Language
A movie about a spelling bee is word-crazy, including curse words: "s--t," "---hole," "hell," "screw," "d--keater," "c--ksucker" and "f--k," sometimes said by, or in front of, a child.
Social
Behavior
Even the biggest grump can be softened, if only a little bit, with love, friendship, and understanding. Expect some sexist and racist comments played for humor.
Consumerism
Some labels: Apple, Kahlua, Ford, Jameson.
Drugs / Tobacco /
Alcohol
Guy tends to drink a lot, whenever he finds himself near a bar or mini-bar. Sometimes he passes out drunk, and he's also shown driving soon after downing shots, with a child as passenger. Some adults smoke in the movie.
