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Drillbit Taylor (2008)

Director: Steven Brill

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From Time Out New York

Unusually fascinating for a misfire, this exhausted teen comedy is stymied on two separate fronts. The first has to do with the writing; no doubt that 20 years ago, when John Hughes (working as “Edmond Dantes”) conceived the story of a trio of bullied dorks protected by a hard-bitten mercenary, it had attitude. But converted into a defanged Superbad, it tanks. The second angle is sadder: This was made around the time when Owen Wilson plunged into his funk. It’s impossible not to watch his vulnerable eyes and bulbous nose (repeatedly punched) and not feel for the boy-man.

Author: Joshua Rothkopf 2008-03-25 17:37:40

Time Out New York

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  • Luke Driver said...
    Posted on Oct 09 2009 16:24 Its another likeable comedy from the Apatow bunch, it may not be his best but it certainly has its moments with some great cameos.
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Drillbit Taylor

Cast & crew

Director: Steven Brill

Cast: Owen Wilson, Leslie Mann, Danny R. McBride, Josh Peck, David Dorfman, Troy Gentile, Nate Hartley, Alex Frost full cast

Genre(s): Comedy

Rated: PG-13

Duration: 102 mins

US Release: Mar 21 2008

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