Toronto Film Review: Hugh Jackman in ‘Bad Education’
’s audacious second feature centers on the true story of Frank Tassone, district superintendent of the Roslyn School District in Long Island, N.Y. — a hero to parents and students alike, responsible for turning the Roslyn High into one of the state’s top-achieving public schools, while exploiting the trust the community put in him.
Written by Mike Makowsky , who was attending Roslyn Middle School when the Tassone scandal broke, “Bad Education” doesn’t shy away from the humor of the situation, but it doesn’t go for the cheap laughs either . With their strong accents and “Sopranos”-like way of dressing, the movie’s all-too-trusting Long Island residents would’ve been an easy target for parody, but that’s not the tone Finley’s going for.
“Bad Education” makes a point of showing how much Tassone meant to the community. Early on , Tassone is seen tweezing his nose hairs before going onstage to take credit for turning the school into a success. Roslyn is ranked No. 4 in the country. Test scores are up. Seniors are getting into Ivy League schools in record numbers. And the school is set to break ground on a $7.5 million “sky walk,” that could give the community a massive boost.
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