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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... See Full Description
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Comedy and Teen |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 42 min. |
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| Release Date: |
March 21st, 2008 (wide) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for crude sexual references throughout, strong bullying, language, drug references and partial nudity. |
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| Distributors: |
Paramount Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$32,116,677 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C
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Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"The makers of Drillbit Taylor aren't so much interested in a movie about the tyranny of bullies as they are completely turned on by the violence they inflict." more...
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C- |
Chicago Tribune, Matt Pais
"Awkward, sort of funny and clearly in need of help--just like a 14-year-old." more...
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C |
E! Online, Chris Farnsworth
"...funny, if not exactly filled with surprises." more...
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B |
Entertainment Weekly, Lisa Schwarzbaum
"...a failing-grade comedy..." more...
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D |
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