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Drillbit Taylor (2008)

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Reviews Counted: 285 Fresh: 160  Rotten:125 Average Rating: 5.6/10
 
Consensus: Owen Wilson's charms can't save Drillbit Taylor, an unfunny, overly familiar bullied-teen comedy.
 

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Rated: 12A

Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins

Theatrical Release: 28-03-2008

Synopsis: DRILLBIT TAYLOR tells the story of three nerdy adolescents who, on their very first day of high school, find themselves the target of a merciless, near psychotic bully. The friends band together and pool their funds to hire a personal bodyguard, Drillbit Taylor (Owen Wilson). Taylor, a... DRILLBIT TAYLOR tells the story of three nerdy adolescents who, on their very first day of high school, find themselves the target of a merciless, near psychotic bully. The friends band together and pool their funds to hire a personal bodyguard, Drillbit Taylor (Owen Wilson). Taylor, a homeless beach bum and AWOL army soldier, plans to con the kids just long enough to pull together the money needed to amscray off to Canada. A momentary flash of a conscience and a growing crush on a teacher at the boys' high school, however, compels Drillbit to stick around, do the right thing, and ultimately save the day. The movie is fluff to the extreme, and because it's from the duo of Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow it's easy to long for more. There's a remarkably talented comic cast here, though, that includes, among others, Upright Citizens Brigade veteran Matt Walsh, former Daily Show correspondent Beth Littleford, and indie favorite Frank Whaley. And while it never reaches the near poetic heights of vulgarity to be found in SUPERBAD and KNOCKED UP, one can sense Rogen and Apatow's supreme wit poking around the edges of the film. Where DRILLBIT does succeed, however, is as a fun movie for pre- and early-adolescent boys. KNOCKED UP and 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN deal with some adult subject matter, meaning the plots are driven by issues that 13-year-olds most likely can not relate to, and SUPERBAD is raunchy to the point where parents might not want their kids to see it until they can at least drive. DRILLBIT, on the other hand, strikes a nice middle ground, as it deals with the age-old problem of the high school bully and throws in just enough raunch & roll to keep the sleepover rowdy until dawn. [More]

Genre: Comedies

Starring: Owen Wilson, Leslie Mann, Danny McBride, Josh Peck, Troy Gentile

Director: Steven Brill
Screenwriter: Kristofor Brown, Seth Rogen
Story: Edmond Dantes, Kristofor Brown, Seth Rogen
Producer: Judd Apatow, Susan Arnold, Donna Arkoff Roth

DVD Info

Release:

Jan 7, 2008

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Widescreen

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish
  • Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional

Additonal Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - 1.Steven Brill 2.Kristofor Brown 3.Troy Gentile 4.Nate Hartley 5.David Dorfman
  • Deleted Scenes - (12)

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rike94 08/30/08
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this movie was like the prologue of superbad. the fat one is exactly the same! It was a fine movie, filled with cliches,... More
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thedanmaster 08/27/08
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The script is very dull, but the cast fits together great and the movie is very sweet. More
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StefansZ 08/14/08
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A decent storyline, yet a bland mix of humor. More
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I thought this was going to be good. The trailers made it look like it had charisma and some genuinely funny actors going... More
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DK91 08/10/08
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Drillbit Taylor 2008, 109mins, 12 Director: Steve Brill Cast includes: Owen Wilson, Nate Hartley, Leslie Mann,... More
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