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Bad Ass

2012·Movie
1h 31min·R
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes20%39%
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes20%39%

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High energy.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

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About

They messed with the wrong senior citizen.

Decorated Vietnam hero, Frank Vega returns home only to get shunned by society leaving him without a job or his high school sweetheart. It's not until forty years later when an incident on a commuter bus makes him a local hero where he's suddenly celebrated once again. But his good fortune suddenly turns for the worse when his best friend is murdered and the police aren't doing anything about it.
Action ComedyVigilante JusticeSocial CommentaryNostalgic ToneStreet JusticeEveryman HeroGritty RealismRedemption Story

Crew

Directed by:
Craig Moss, Renetta G. Amador, Mikal Kartvedt
Written by:
Craig Moss, Elliot Tishman
Produced by:
Mary Jo Slater, Shannon Makhanian, Aaron Hammersley
Composed by:
Cory Milano, Matt Hovland, John Sanacore

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Questions about Bad Ass

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Where can I stream Bad Ass legally?

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Bad Ass is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bad Ass worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bad Ass rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Bad Ass?

1 h 31 min

Bad Ass runs 1 h 31 min.

Is Bad Ass based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bad Ass?

Critics20
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate Bad Ass higher (47) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Bad Ass in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bad Ass?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bad Ass in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bad Ass use?

I Just Shot Marvin in the FaceCombat PragmatistJack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueTheme Music Power-UpBeware the Nice OnesRated M for ManlyHumble HeroDenser and WackierFamed in Story100% Heroism RatingDisproportionate RetributionMemetic Badassand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Bad Ass, including I Just Shot Marvin in the Face, Combat Pragmatist, Jack Bauer Interrogation Technique.