Bad Education DVD

Advantages: Great story, Brilliant acting - another classic from Almodovar
Disadvantages: None worth mentioning

Bad Education (or La Mala Educación) is the latest film (released 2004) from the great Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar. Anyone who has an interest in Spanish cinema will know Almodóvar as the director of such excellent films as “Talk to Her” and “All About My Mother”. Bad Education stars Gael Garcia Bernal, the Mexican heart-throb who has appeared in a whole list of films, not least “The Motorcycle Diaries”, “Amores Perros” and “Y tu Mamá También”. ...
...I am not sure that Bad Education is quite as good as “All About My Mother” or “Talk to Her” but it is still superb. I would highly recommend it to anybody who likes classic cinema with strong involving storylines and brilliant acting. Only homophobes and the internationally challenged need steer clear. Rated 15/ R for strong sexual content throughout, language and some drug use. Official site : www.lamalaeducacion.com ... Read review

Advantages: Great plot, great twist, great story
Disadvantages: Subtitiled

Bad education is a story about two boys in a covent like school, who fall in love, the problem is the headmaster is in love with one of these boys, who is about 10!!!! The story is very touching and quite biazzare in the sense that the headmaster was actualy in love with this boy and did his best to part them. The boys are parted, with their faith in the world destoryed after the abuse they suffered. As a result one turns into a drag queen. They ...
...lives, but creating this movie unearths some very harsh truths. It is an interesting film, great twists!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if you have the patients for subtitles, it is very humorous and surprising at times. It can be very graphic. The ending is slightly weak, but leaves you fulfilled. Some great proformances. Overall I found the movie interesting and believable, I will definately watch out for the director and the actors for up and coming movies. ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing storyline
Disadvantages: in Spanish with subtitles (although that is an upside to some)

This is an amazing film, maybe one of the best by the great director Pedro Almodovar. Gael Garcia Bernal's performance is outstanding. The film is funny yet dark and takes you on a great cinematic journey. The story is amazing and you will not be satisfied until you see the end. Although the film deals with many serious issues such as drugs and child abuse, Almodovar is able to being comedy to the whole recipe. The film is in the original Spanish ... Read review

Advantages: Hilarious, Cult, Genius, Left-Wing, Rude, Intelligent, Political
Disadvantages: Slightly poor video quality, short

...Ever feel like you're surrounded by idiots? Sometimes it can feel like you're the only one in the world who 'gets life.' Bill Hicks understood. He was truly a man who was born for comedy. He had the right idea's, attitude and opinions and he knew just how to express them in a way that wasn't patronising and was always incredibly funny. This DVD was recorded at the peak of his career, before the ilness that would sadly take his life. In 'One Night Stand' Bill delivers a quick, sharp blow to all of our favourite injustices with a cocky swagger. He manages to disect creationism, anti-drug laws and the Gulf War effortlessly, yet can also be incredibly crude. Whether he is talking serious politics or bedroom antics, Mr Hicks always managed to educate and to make us howl. If you like your stories brimming with sex, drugs and rock n' roll... Read review

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