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This week, we’re watching Drillbit Taylor.

What I Liked: It was surprisingly hilarious! The trailers don’t give this movie any justice. At first glance you think this will be in the same ranks as the Sandlot Part Four. Once the beginning credits role,you see the names Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen, you know there is hope. I was probably laughing out loud for half of the film. It felt like you were watching Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill’s real 9th grade experience.

What I Disliked: The other half of the film was like crickets. Some of the editing did not work out too well. There were also times when something hilarious would occur and it would be followed up by a fairly mundane scene that didn’t add anything to the film. It had a chance to be as funny as other Apatow greats like Superbad and Knocked Up, but the lull periods in the film killed that idea. The Bully also looked like a young John Cusack rip off with an anger management problem. NOT good.

Would I Recommend?: YES. Although some of the scenes were less than exhilarating, there were a number of scenes that were were laugh out loud funny. How can one not laugh at a juvenile line like, “You know, you just can’t polish a turd!”

Score: 7 out of 10

- Michelle Schenck

What I Liked: It is Superbad meets revenge of the nerds. This movie is funny and emotional. The story makes great fun of the age old tale of nerds, bullies and their battle. It was funny but there was a lot of down time for emotional moments and a side of a love story and a crush. I like how the characters connected with each other through the movie. Owen Wilson plays yet another good comedic role, though not as funny as I’ve seen him. However, it is good to see his versitility. David Dorfman,Troy Gentile and Nate Hartley were excellent as the nerdy victims. They reminded me of younger versions of the Superbad geeks fo’ sho’ LOL Alex Frost was gorgeous and terrifyingly convincing as the bully.

What I Disliked: Though very funny at times, it felt like a roller coaster with too long a leveled area in the middle. It was touching and necessary to build the story at times but it could have been done better with more comedy. I expected more laughs. Also, there was too much profanity from the mouths of babes. I would have loved to see this get a G rating with the omission of the graphic areas.

Would I Recommend?: Yes, I would recommend it. I think everyone and anyone can relate to this movie. It has all the elements of a great movie. Just be prepared for the profanity and violence.

Score: 8 out of 10

- Tanisha Speight

What I Liked: I bet you probably didn’t know that this was a Judd Apatow produced, Seth Rogen written film. Modern Comedy might be a new genre to you if you haven’t heard these names before. Also like myself, you might not have guessed that this was in fact, a pretty good film. Watching the last few big releases like “Knocked Up,” and “Superbad,” each film seems to be falling back in time throughout the lives of the same group of people. And now, the early high school comedy seemed to be the right bowl of punch. Though, several of the one-liners fall flat, the ratio to the ones that don’t will champion. There must also be something about Owen Wilson that makes it much easier to suspend my disbelief, even though his acting always seems less than par.

What I Disliked: Then there is the script. It is exactly what I imagined, though that shouldn’t be discouraging at all. Like their other films, much of the comedy is in reference to other films like “The Untouchables,” “Fight Club,” and even dare I say, “Dead Poet’s Society.” I would just like something fresh, though it might be too much to ask from a film like this.

Would I Recommend?: The fact that the film was so much better than I expected should be a good sign, but I’m afraid some of you might be disappointed. With a good amount of action, hilarity and vulgarity, it might be a better film to take your date to rather than your kids.

Score: 7 out of 10

- Nizar Babul