Drillbit Taylor
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Metascore
41 out of 100

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6.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

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  • Starring: Owen Wilson
  • Summary: Ryan, Wade, and Emmit attend their first day at high school and they're pumped...until they meet up with Filkins, a school bully who comes off like a little Hannibal Lecter. Before they become completely engulfed in Filkins' reign of terror, they seek out some protection by placing an ad in Soldier of Fortune magazine. Their best response (and the cheapest) comes from Drillbit Taylor, a down-on-his luck soldier of fortune who lives a homeless--he likes to say "home-free"--existence on the beach. He enrolls them in some physical and mental training. (Paramount Pictures)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 31
  3. Negative: 7 out of 31
  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    75
    Even if this movie doesn't quite hit the highs of its predecessor, it's nice to know that there are still filmmakers ready to respect the eternal struggles of freaks and geeks.
  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    58
    This latest whiffle ball from Team Apatow is a mildly amusing comedy.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    50
    A relatively lame exercise that never achieves comic traction.
  4. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Wesley Morris
    38
    Drillbit Taylor sounds like a rediscovered blaxploitation movie or a name near the top of the NFL draft.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24
  1. KathyS.
    10
    That movie is so funny...thats kids show to the people how too much children's feel before and after they first day at high school...bay the way is funny jajajaja.… Expand
  2. Zilcell
    8
    It is very funny and Owen Wilson is great here. While the story isn't quite top notch, there are a lot of exciting moments.
  3. RFCxDaViDxRFC
    7
    I simply don't understand the bad reviews this movie has revieved. In my opinion, it is mostly laughs in the film. The combination of a fat kid, a geeky, skinny kid and a wimpy midget really made this movie destined for hilarity, which it achieved to some extent. The three make it easy for bullies to pick on them, enter Owen Wilson. Wilson plays his part really well and juggles trying to keep his identity hidden and protecting the kids to perfection. A good movie, but could have been destined to something a whole lot funnier.… Expand
  4. JawsPapi87
    4
    This is full of cheesy dialogue, bad performances (even from the usually funny Owen Wilson) and comes together for an overall unoriginal and weak comedy… Expand

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