Bad Education (2019)
Director: Cory Finley
Stars: Hugh Jackman, Ray Romano, Welker WhiteRuntime: 103 minutes
Synopsis: The beloved superintendent of New York's Roslyn school district and his staff, friends, and relatives become the prime suspects in the unfolding of the single largest public school embezzlement scandal in American history.
Performances: 9/10
Screenplay: 7/10
Editing: 8/10
Cinematography: 7/10
Score/Soundtrack: 7/10
Screenplay: 7/10
Editing: 8/10
Cinematography: 7/10
Score/Soundtrack: 7/10
Verdict: Based on a true scandal that took the American public school sector by storm, "Bad Education" serves as director Cory Finley's second directorial effort following "Thoroughbreds", which to me was one of the very best movies of 2017 and a pleasant surprise if there ever was one.
In his newest project, Hugh Jackman flawlessly portrays Frank Tassone, a beloved, perfect-in-every-way superintendent whose life takes a drastic turn when some secrets begin to surface. Aside from the exceptional performances by not only Jackman but also Ray Romano and Allison Janney, what drives the movie is its fascinating narrative and the way things start to unravel slowly. Finley knew how to shape the situation and present it on a silver platter without rushing things, making the watch one that builds on intrigue with every second that passes by. The pacing was fantastic, and I was invested in the chain of events from beginning to end. The only nitpicks that occasionally slightly took me out of it were some scenes that I found a bit cheesy and the score which I thought didn't always match the film's tone.
Finley has already proved two movies into his young career that he's a talent with a bright future ahead of him. While "Thoroughbreds" had a structure and atmosphere that wasn't going to sit well with mainstream audiences, he managed to prove with "Bad Education" that he can handle larger and more accessible projects as well. I for one cannot wait to see him evolve over the years and will most certainly be on the lookout for any project he decides to take on next.
In his newest project, Hugh Jackman flawlessly portrays Frank Tassone, a beloved, perfect-in-every-way superintendent whose life takes a drastic turn when some secrets begin to surface. Aside from the exceptional performances by not only Jackman but also Ray Romano and Allison Janney, what drives the movie is its fascinating narrative and the way things start to unravel slowly. Finley knew how to shape the situation and present it on a silver platter without rushing things, making the watch one that builds on intrigue with every second that passes by. The pacing was fantastic, and I was invested in the chain of events from beginning to end. The only nitpicks that occasionally slightly took me out of it were some scenes that I found a bit cheesy and the score which I thought didn't always match the film's tone.
Finley has already proved two movies into his young career that he's a talent with a bright future ahead of him. While "Thoroughbreds" had a structure and atmosphere that wasn't going to sit well with mainstream audiences, he managed to prove with "Bad Education" that he can handle larger and more accessible projects as well. I for one cannot wait to see him evolve over the years and will most certainly be on the lookout for any project he decides to take on next.
FINAL GRADE: 7/10
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