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Director: Steven Brill Starring: Owen Wilson Release date: March 21 Related Links: Movie site / Trailer Although Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen are attached to “Drillbit Taylor,” the comedic kings deliver a letdown with this “Superbad”-like knock-off. Starring Owen Wilson as a bodyguard hired to protect three high school kids, the film follows a weak premise with Wilson’s performance serving as its only saving grace. |
 Overall Grade: C+ (10 Votes) |
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“If you don’t dwell on these little plot holes, the film is genuinely entertaining.” - Ani Vrabel, The Emory Wheel
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Grade: A-
“Far from being a dramedy, ‘Drillbit Taylor’ is a comedy through and through, and it’s pretty successful at delivering the laughs, thanks to clever dialogue and amusing characters.” - Anton Skerl, The Pitt News
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Grade: B+
“Contrary to Taylor’s belief that ‘you can’t polish a turd,’ he (and the movie) turn out to be far better than the viewer might first imagine.” - Bill Conant, The Daily Cougar
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Grade: B+
“‘Drillbit Taylor’ may be on the low end of the totem pole for Apatow’s comedies - considering they really mailed this one in - but it will still make you laugh.” — John Berkowitz, The Cornell Daily Sun
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Grade: B-
“A sappy, formulaic feel-good comedy that doesn’t fail to deliver on the laughs, ‘Drillbit Taylor’ is funnier than it gives itself credit for.” — Ed Kaczynski, The Rebel Yell
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Grade: B-
“While predictable and unrealistic, ‘Drillbit Taylor’s’ worst crime is being a boring time-waster when it should be an enjoyable distraction.” - Megan Dwyer, The Daily Cardinal
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Grade: C
“The most worthwhile reasons to watch this movie are to see a naked Owen Wilson showering on the beach, which is both funny and fun to watch, and the samurai sword scene near the end.” - Amanda Cole, The Tartan
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Grade: C
“Considering all the talented people involved in the making of this film, it should have been a lot better.” - Samantha Oddi, The Cavalier Daily
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Grade: C-
“I hope, for the sake of twenty-something comedies, that ‘Drillbit Taylor’ signals only the necessary growing pains of Apatow and cohorts and not a slide into silliness.” - Bill Fech, The Daily Nebraskan
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Grade: C-
“Overall, the movie was a huge letdown.” - Christine Bohn, The Badger Herald
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Grade: D