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  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 1 h 50 m
  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 1 h 50 m

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 respons...

Directed By: Steven Brill

Written By: Kristofor Brown, Seth Rogen, John Hughes

  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 1 h 50 m
  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • Paramount Pictures
  • 1 h 50 m

Drillbit Taylor

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 31 Critic Reviews
41
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 44 User Ratings
6.5
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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 respons...

Directed By: Steven Brill

Written By: Kristofor Brown, Seth Rogen, John Hughes

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 31 Critic Reviews
41
10% Positive
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68% Mixed
21 Reviews
23% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 31 Critic Reviews
41
10% Positive
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68% Mixed
21 Reviews
23% Negative
7 Reviews

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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.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
50
Wilson is as sincere as ever at being insincere, though the sweet minor notes of his trademark melancholia seem here to be in search of a more boisterous presence -- say a Vince Vaughn -- to riff with.
By Kevin Crust FULL REVIEW

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6.5
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52% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 44 User Ratings
6.5
45% Positive
20 Ratings
52% Mixed
23 Ratings
2% Negative
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10
RyanLopez
Dec 3, 2010
This movie is freaking awesome, it is so funny, the best movie i have seen in a while!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Drillbit is so funny in this movie. I hope they make a sequel
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keve16
Mar 26, 2015
8.7/10................................................................................................................................................
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50
Drillbit Taylor brings Seth Rogen's hot streak to a sudden halt.
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50
Better luck next time, Owen.
By Richard Schickel FULL REVIEW
42
This thing is a mess.
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38
The script by Kristofor Brown and Seth Rogen and the direction by Steven Brill have a careless, never-gave-a-damn feel that's as insulting to viewers as the film is dull.
By Lawrence Toppman FULL REVIEW
20
There was a movie called “My Bodyguard” about the new kid in high school who hires the sullen loner to protect him from a bully. That was good. Drillbit Taylor is shit but, hey, I’m in Judd Apatow’s Hollywood.
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TheQuietGamer
Jul 28, 2012
A hilarious movie that deals with the internal struggles of the high school losers (like myself). Owen Wilson is hilarious and so are the kids. a lot of the films funniest moments happen when the four of them are on the screen together. If your looking for a hilarious movie look no further. You will laugh.
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Meth-dude
Apr 9, 2014
Drillbit Taylor is funny and it's good acted. Owen Wilson's character is pretty funny because he's really awkward and he can be really funny. For the kids who plays in the movies are pretty good actors
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6
bfoore90
May 9, 2020
Owen Wilson is funny and likable, the film itself is funny at times but not often enough.
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cameronmorewood
Nov 15, 2012
If you're like me, diluted Apatow is still better than no Apatow at all.
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Compi24
Nov 28, 2012
The film's lead is entertaining and likable, but the film overall seems too artificial to be taken seriously.
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Production Company Paramount Pictures, Apatow Productions
Release Date Mar 21, 2008
Duration 1 h 50 m
Rating PG-13
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Tagline You get what you pay for.
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Awards

Young Artist Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Golden Trailer Awards
• 1 Nomination

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