'Bad Education': Hugh Jackman's 'remarkable' acting wows fans as they laud film's 'spectacular' storytelling

Cory Finley's 'Bad Education' was one of the much-anticipated movies this weekend and it was worth the wait
PUBLISHED APR 26, 2020
Hugh Jackman (HBO)
Hugh Jackman (HBO)

Spoilers for 'Bad Education'

Cory Finley's 'Bad Education' was one of the much-anticipated movies this weekend. It has been a visual treat for the world cooped up at home due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.  But you know your weekend is going to be a good one, especially when there's a Chris Hemsworth action-thriller — 'Extraction'; Chris Evans' Apple TV drama series— 'Defending Jacob' and Hugh Jackman's 'Bad Education'. The movie follows real-life incidents that happened at writer Mike Makowsky's high school. The main focus of the film is an embezzlement scam with a respected school superintendent at the heart of it. 

Fans on Twitter were highly impressed with the film. "Stop what you are doing and watch #BadEducation on @HBO immediately," wrote a fan. Another seconded this by tweeting: "#BadEducation Tell me how @RealHughJackman can be creepy!? Even swarmy? Gorgeous Hugh Jackman? It can't be. It's FABULOUS ACTING! AND @AllisonBJanney is phenomenal! Is there a role she can't act the crap out of?! 

Another fan opined: "Loved #BadEducation almost as much as I love @RealHughJackman amazing talent! He killed it!" 

"Bad Education was just spectacular. Maybe Jackman's best performance ever. Janney was great of course but what a star is Geraldine Viswanathan here. #BadEducation," said another fan. "I love me a good Indie film!!! #BADEDUCATION was so rich, juicy, and decadent. The most riveting story I have watched in a while. You should check it out! Hugh Jackman has entered a new realm (after he left the circus ring to Zac Efron he became an educator, solid segue, lol)," read one of the tweets. 

"Jesus, #BadEducation is good as hell so far. This is Jackman’s best work in a while, and if you’re unfamiliar with the true story this is based on like I am, a couple of plot turns are going to blow you away," remarked a fan. And here's one that said: "#BadEducationHBO is worth the watch where @RealHughJackman & @AllisonBJanney play sociopaths that almost got away with it.. a true story where the student news brings down the entire corrupt administration...now wouldn’t that be nice?  #BadEducation #hbo

To sum up, here's a tweet from one of the fans who wrote: "#BadEducation helped shed some light on one of the biggest school scandals in US history. Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney were phenomenal. I highly recommend it.

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