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Drillbit Taylor [2008]
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
Like Owen Wilson himself, Drillbit Taylor has a loose, shaggy-dog appeal. Wilson plays a homeless ex-soldier who wants to emigrate illegally to Canada--and when three misfit high-school students hire him to protect them from bullies, he sets out to fleece them for the money he needs to get away. Naturally, this being a formulaic crowd-pleaser, he bonds with the kids and discovers that maybe his life isn't so worthless after all. Fortunately for moviegoers, the creators of Drillbit Taylor (including co-writer Seth Rogen, star of Knocked Up) have the wit to tweak the formula and give what could have been prefabricated and bland some grit, surprises, and genuine laughs (as well as an allusion to this movie's obvious inspiration, the 1980 teen-movie classic My Bodyguard). While nowhere near as funny (or as rude) as Rogen's previous co-writing effort, the dorkily sublime Superbad, Drillbit Taylor benefits from a similar grasp of the genuine cravings and frustrations of adolescence. Still, it's Wilson's movie, and his slacker-romantic rhythm gives the humour its swing. Also featuring Leslie Mann (The 40-Year-Old Virgin), who is woefully underutilised as Wilson's love interest. One sneaky bit of casting: The main bully is played by Alex Frost, who played an unhappy teen driven to shoot up his school in director Gus Van Sant's Elephant. --Bret Fetzer
Laughs all around
Review date: 2008-10-23 Rating: 10 out of 10
I have never seen a funnier film (maybe apart from 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'). I will enjoy this film for as long as I live. I would recommend it for 9-?.
The basic plot is that three boys are just starting high school. Soon they attract the attention of the school bullies. These guys will not leave them alone. So much so, that they put up an ad for a proffesional bodyguard. They get numerouse responses, all of them impressive, but too expensive. Step in Drillbit Taylor. Posing as a retired bodyguard of former presidents and Sylvester Stallone and a war veteran, he offers affordable prices. The boys hire him.
Without wishing to give away the plot to those who have not seen it, this story takes some interesting turns, for bad and for good. The acting is brilliant and humorous, particulay the children. I stress the point: YOU MUST SEE THIS FILM, BUY IT NOW!
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Reviews
Enjoyable
Review date: 2008-07-01 Rating: 8 out of 10
Agreeably not a oscar winner, but good fun nonetheless, with many of the jokes original and not fart orientated. But seriously, buy this NOW.
My Superbad Bodyguard
Review date: 2008-06-28 Rating: 4 out of 10
Imagine Superbad (minus the profanity and humor) mixed with My Bodyguard (minus the smarts) and you'll get Drillbit Taylor, a watered down, brainless high school movie about freaks and geeks.
Homeless slacker with a plan
Convinces kids that he's the man
To save them from their high school woes
Heigh ho, heigh ho, and off he goes
A drifter, con man and a thief
He's fishing for a maple leaf
But soon succumbs to greater greed
Instead of only chicken feed
He takes the boys under his wing
And soon he gets into the swing
And though his pupils try their best
The bully's clearly not impressed
Predictable and full of holes
Like many Owen Wilson roles
Take this Drillbit off your list
A bogeyed hole that's better missed
Short Attention Span Summary (SASS):
1. You get what you pay for
2. To avoid overpayment, wait for this one on cable
Amanda Richards
enjoyable escapism
Review date: 2008-04-09 Rating: 6 out of 10
The only reason I saw `Drillbit Taylor' is because my friend has a bit of a thing for Owen Wilson, not expecting much but fulfilling my duties as a friend I begrudgingly went along. What I did not expect was to see a genuinely funny and enjoyable film. Ok, so the plots not overly intelligent, three newcomers to high school are being bullied, so they hire the services of a bodyguard: Drillbit Taylor (played by Owen Wilson). What we know, but the kids don't, is that Drillbit is actually unemployed and homeless and doesn't really know anything about being a bodyguard. This is where the majority of the comedy stems from; Drillbit's attempts to train the kids, in often bizarre ways frequently leads to laughs.
Admittedly the second half of the film slows down slightly, as we learn a message of friendship and standing up to bullies; but don't take this as a criticism of the film. Indeed this films genuine and heartfelt message, showcasing the plight of the outsider is what makes this film successful.
Not likely to win any awards, `Drillbit Taylor' is enjoyable escapism with plenty of laughs and a heart-warming message at the end.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Troy Gentile
Nate Hartley
David Dorfman
Danny McBride
Owen Wilson
Creators:
Owen Wilson (Primary Contributor)
Troy Gentile (Primary Contributor)
Judd Apatow (Producer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Paramount Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Entertainment
EAN: 5014437943439
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-07-21
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 97 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2008