Bad Teacher

Elizabeth Halsey, a foul-mouthed, gold-digging junior high school teacher, is dumped by her wealthy fiancé. She then sets her sights on a wealthy substitute teacher, determined to secure a comfortable future. To achieve this, she must first win a teaching competition that offers a cash prize, forcing her to try and be a better teacher than she ever intended.

Bad Teacher received mixed reviews from critics. While many praised Cameron Diaz's comedic performance and the film's R-rated humor, others found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally mean-spirited. Audiences generally responded more favorably, appreciating the comedic performances and raunchy jokes.

• Praised for Cameron Diaz's committed and funny performance as the unconventional teacher.

• Noted for its R-rated humor and willingness to push boundaries.

• Criticized for a somewhat formulaic plot and jokes that sometimes felt mean-spirited.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's humor and Cameron Diaz's performance as major strengths, with many finding it an enjoyable, albeit raunchy, comedy. Some viewers felt the plot was predictable, but the laughs often made up for it.

Cameron Diaz reportedly based her character on a former teacher she had in middle school, whom she described as 'a train wreck'.