"An academic test is the most boring activity on earth. The film's conceit is to turn it into a gladiatorial ring, a place of risk, wit and sublime deception ... and against the odds it works." Kong from The Bangkok Post

A thrilling, suspenseful and innovative take on the heist genre that made me want to take a standardized test myself lol. Who knew a film about cheating could be this riveting? I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and my eyes were glued to the screen. I couldn't look away, even if I wanted to. The acting was impressive. The fact that the main cast are newcomers is all the more impressive. The cinematography razor-sharp. The editing though. The EDITING THOUGH! Freaking exceptional! Though there were a few questionable plot points such as how Lynn's father knew to go to that printer address and why is the head of the exam was willing to chase a 'possible' cheater all the way to the train station and why didn't Lynn hide in a women's bathroom instead of trying to run away from him, especially since she was busy texting the answers. Anywho, as many others have said, the ending was a cop-out with its "cheating is bad" message which felt out-of-place and completely unnecessary in this film. Lynn should have said yes to Bank' offer, especially since she was the mastermind behind the STIC cheat and the one who pulled Banks into it. She owed him, but suddenly she got a moral conscience at the end and didn't even take the money. Like what? Her choice didn't make sense, especially since she got caught the first time around yet still accepted to help other cheat on the STIC for the right price. Anyways, I've heard that a Bad Genius series is going to come out soon! I cannot wait to see it and wonder if it will be a sequel to Lynn and Bank' story or a reboot. I hope that it's a continuation. I would love to see Banks and Lynn pursue a relationships with one another.