Drillbit Taylor (2008)

Author: Reid
Published: January 16th, 2008
Last Updated: June 30, 2008
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 for crude sexual references throughout, strong bullying, language, drug references and partial nudity.
Release Date: March 21, 2008
DVD Release: July 01, 2008

Synopsis:

On their first day of high school, 3 kids meet the school bully. Trying to live out their school days in peace, they place an ad in ‘Solider Of Fortune’ magazine…and get Drillbit Taylor (Wilson), a down-on-his-luck guy who enrolls them in some physical and mental training.

Our Thoughts:

Judd Apatow and Scott Rogen, hot off their successes with Knocked Up and Superbad look to keep the hits rolling with their latest film, Drillbit Taylor.

Sticking with the kid-oriented theme that worked for them in Superbad, they tell a story about 3 kids fighting back against the school bully - and toss in as much physical and low-brow humor as possible, as is their trait.

Despite Owen Wilson’s recent headlines, this film should be another hit for the dynamic duo writing team of Apatow and Rogen.

Since I haven’t seen Knocked Up or Superbad yet, I think I’ll probably see at least Superbad first before I decide if I actually want to see this film. That way, I’ll find out for myself if the Apatow/Rogen team is the real deal - or if it’s as overrated as the Spider-Man movie series.