There’s a lot of difference between a mediocre family comedy and a good family comedy, on one hand you have a great deal of inoffensive content, that was not designed to offend or amuse anyone, on the other hand you have slightly less in-offensive comedy, with some genuinely funny moments. This is What Drillbit Taylor is, however its not strictly family comedy, as its co-created by that geeza who made ‘knocked-up’ and ‘super bad’ and the elements he provides are clearly visible and even though its not nearly as offensive (or, funny really) as ‘Super Bad’ the characters are of the same breed and a lot of the subtler comedy is very much akin to the two great comedies mentioned above.
“So, basically, you’re saying it’s Super Bad for people of the younger persuasion, then Professor Neicho?” I hear you scream at me from your assorted places of residence (notice I didn’t insult you this time.) However you would be slightly misguided in this assumption, while it’s clearly go the aforementioned influences to its comedy and very nature, apart from the obvious family orientated feel, there’s some subtle differences.
You can’t quite put your finger on it at first, but it will soon begin to dawn on you. There are two things that the other co-creator brings - both of which I could have done without to be honest – firstly, over-Americanization (lets play count the times they say “HURRAH”) and secondly, and ordered story, un-like ‘super bad’ and ‘knocked up’ the story-line is pretty much easy to guess, you know whereabouts its going to end, how its going to start and what’s going to happened in-between.
Although, there is a debate about this, some may argue, as it is aimed at a younger audience, they need the familiarity of a more ordered comedy, where they know when the laughs are coming and are not surprised, scientist’s have proved (taking for granted the universe exists of course) that children react better to familiarity. Thus, however, us adolescents (the intelligent ones, at least) or adults, require more surprises to bring humour to the fore-front of our emotional pallet.
This aside however , the film is really quite funny, nothing special, nothing un-expected but very fun, with general laugh worthy moments throughout, although its not the best comedy you will ever see, nor is it the worst. You will enjoy watching this film, whether with your kids (pffffffff hahaha) or with your wife (OMGWTFLOL) or your dad (just right) this is a strong piece of modern comedy cinema, and if you have money to burn, are bored or have a Cineworld unlimited card, you wont want to miss ‘Drillbit Taylor’ especially in such a poor fortnight for films.
And now for something completely different. Just a notice, that I have permission from the Mighty Java to host a weekly J-film quiz, and although there wont be one this week as unfortunately I have to go on holiday with my family, you can all look forward to it when I get back, whereupon after the first one a date shall be decided upon which they shall more regularly be held. The quiz will be aimed at very iconic movies and modern films so don’t worry about any ‘J-ponce’ exclusive films from the 1670’s!
Next issue I shall most probably be reviewing, oh I don’t know, the Cineworld site is still royally fucked, so it looks like ‘Funny Games’ which seems set to be a delightful, Horire (Horror Satire) and is another 18, so don’t say I don’t do anything for you guys.
Rundown -
Shooting: 7
Characterization: 7
Soundtrack: 6
Plot: 7
Effects: 4
Variable field dependent on context and genre - Similarity to Super Bad: 4
Overall J-score: 6.5/10
If there is anything you would like little Johnny to know do not hesitate to email me at Johnny.neicho@sky.com (Still No E-mails, dammit!)
4 comments:
if you need a recomendation as to which review I would like to hear, I am considering going to see The Orphanage, and a review of that would be awesome.
Nice review, and thank you for swerving an obvious opportunity to insult us mere readers, professor snukk.
I went to check this out last night, arriving early enough, only to find the cinema foyer packed to the door. I presume they were all there to see 27 Dresses or something. Anyway, I was with a pal and we just looked at the queue and looked at each other and decided that this was a film we only half-wanted to see anyway, and so we left. We went home and watched Se7en instead. Which is still awesome. Thus ends the saga.
The point is, I didn't feel like I was missing anything worthy of paid attendance and your review validates that viewpoint. For that you have my thanks.
wow I'm gratified to both of you happiness and job satisfaction ebb from every orifice, however im not a horror fan, The Orphanage is supposedly awesome, but I don't like scary films, sorry DDude
no worries, you go see what you want to see. Dont spend time on films you dont want to see, your reviews woun;dn't be as good if they weren't filled with love/dissapointment.
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