BAD WORDS, Filthy Fun Spelling Bee Comedy

Justin Bateman stars in & directs this comedy that is both hilarious, touching & off putting.  Ribald comediennes push the boundaries of salacious sleaze; offending some, but the majority of audiences with a sense of humor will be immensely entertained by this surprising charmer.  Guy Trilby (Bateman) is a 40 year old irreverent genius highjacks a spelling bee competition for grade school students.  How & why can a 40 yr. old ingrain himself into a children's spelling bee competition?  Therein lies the mysteries.  How he is legally able to participate is made clear from the beginning much to the chagrin of parents, students & spelling bee officials.  The always fabulous Allison Janney who is hilarious as the consummate Spelling Bee Officiando who cheats to try to stump Guy but ends out getting herself dumped before the final round.  Trying her best to unravel the quandary & ingratiate herself into Guy's life is a reporter played with spunk & junk by Kathryn Hahn (TV: Crossing Jordan.)  The odd couple comedy dynamos are Guy & the precocious 10 yr. old Chopra (Rohan Chand) who tries his darn best to win Guy as his only friend.  Does Guy corrupt innocent Chopra, does Chopra melt the heart of gruff guy Guy or will a true bond form between the two?  This mystery here is obvious from the get go but still can make most curmudgeons cheer for their friendship & this comedy.  The enigma of why Guy was intent on being a contestant takes a 2nd seat to the affection Guy & Chopra developed.  For those who love to laugh out loud don't miss this and for those with a highbrow sense of humor - don't look!  You're welcome.