If “Drillbit Taylor” feels familiar, it’s because its nebbishy leads are a carbon copy from last year’s “Superbad.” The comparison doesn’t flatter “Drillbit,” a lesser comic vehicle from the Judd Apatow assembly line. He produced, but did not write the new-to-DVD comedy.
My Washington Times review still shares some love for the movie, a lot more affection than most critics are doling out for the film. Hard to go wrong with Owen Wilson in full slacker mode, and some of that “Superbad”-style bonding makes “Drillbit Taylor” a notch above the usual teen fare. Just not a big notch.
(Photo: “Drillbit Taylor” shows his young pals how to take a punch)
