Bad Education
Bad Education

Movie spotlight

Bad Education

2023
Movie
77 min
Mandarin

On the night of their high school graduation, three delinquents decide to exchange their darkest, most unspeakable secret.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users86%
Director: Gale Anne HurdGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

Based on a true story, the film follows Frank Tassone, a respected superintendent of a wealthy school district who embarks on a lavish spending spree funded by embezzlement. His carefully constructed world begins to unravel when a student journalist starts investigating the district's finances, uncovering a massive scandal that threatens to destroy everything he has built.

Critical Reception

Bad Education received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its sharp screenplay, compelling performances, and its examination of a real-life financial scandal. Critics praised its ability to balance dark subject matter with moments of dark humor, making it an engaging and thought-provoking watch.

What Reviewers Say

  • A compelling true-crime drama that excels through its sharp writing and strong performances.

  • Explores themes of greed, deception, and the collapse of a carefully crafted facade.

  • Praised for its ability to be both entertaining and informative about a real-life scandal.

Google audience: Audiences largely praised the film for its engaging story and the strong performances from its lead actors, especially Hugh Jackman. Many found the true-crime aspect captivating and appreciated the film's pacing and direction.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of the largest embezzlement of funds from a public school in American history, which occurred in the Roslyn Union Free School District on Long Island, New York.

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