Review of Drillbit Taylor (2008) by Craig N — 07 Aug 2009
There's not much new you can really do with a high school comedy, but at least the notion of Owen Wilson playing a jakey posing as a bodyguard promises a few laughs and a half.
It's a decent enough family comedy, and there are a few laugh out loud moments, but they're spread too thin to make this a classic jape. The 3 bullied teens are hugely likable though, and Wilson has such an easygoing charm that it's difficult not to enjoy it, even if he does work better when he's got a proper sparring partner to riff off.
The end result is likable without being lovable, funny without being hilarious and enjoyable without being particularly memorable.
This review of Drillbit Taylor (2008) was written by Craig N on 07 Aug 2009.
Drillbit Taylor has generally received mixed reviews.
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