Scott stars as John Farley, a self-help author who returns to his hometown only to discover that his mother (Sarandon) has fallen in love with his old high school nemesis, Mr. Woodcock (Thornton) - the gruff, no-nonsense gym teacher who had put him through years of mental and physical humiliation. Read more
| Starring | Billy Bob Thornton, Seann William Scott, Susan Sarandon, Kurt Fuller |
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| Director | Craig Gillespie |
| Genres | Comedy |
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John Farley (Scott) is a best-selling author and self-help guru who instructs readers to let go of their past. Farley... read more on Time Out
Mr Woodock (Billy Bob Thornton) is well cast as the sargeant major gym teacher at high school who puts his pupils through a humilating wringer, one of his class 'Farley' (Sean William Scott) is a particular favourite pupil, due to having a bit of puppy fat present he gets some special attention from Woodock, but lo and behold later in life becomes a slim writer of mentoring and life enhancement books. Before bumping into Woodock again in an excruciatingly awkward way potentially for both of them. Yes, this does sound pretty samey so far, its a never offensive quite funny standard comedy, but nothing more I'm afraid, a sort of sunday afternoon lazy watch rather than a nailed on must see. If you liked Thornton in 'Bad Santa' you might find this o.k., if not it is similar ground and you would be forgiven for giving this a miss.
I would give this movie a miss. I found the main actors really irritating to watch and the storyline infantile. Not for me, thanks!
loved it!! found it very funny, billy bob thornton was great would watch again.
very poor showing yet again by william-scot. why dose he take such dud rolls? some one give him a slap.
the highlights of this DVD are all seen in the trailer, and it should keep to being that long for the full film. the plot is tired and very predictable. So predictable i won't even go into it as you can probably guess it yourselves.
The gags are all ones that williams has done before in american pie, and maybe he just wants to play safe and repeat his name makeing style of film (i think i've just awnsered my own original question)
the other actors do not help, even the mighty ethen suple (can't spell) is poor in this very below average comedy
mookstar*
A very average film - funny at times. Still cant get 'Stiffler' (American Pie) out of my head whenever I see the lead young actor (his name escapes me!)
'Randy' (My name is Earl) was great - infact he stole the show for me....
Mr Woodock (Billy Bob Thornton) is well cast as the sargeant major gym teacher at high school who puts his pupils through a humilating wringer, one of his class 'Farley' (Sean William Scott) is a particular favourite pupil, due to having a bit of puppy fat present he gets some special attention from Woodock, but lo and behold later in life becomes a slim writer of mentoring and life enhancement books. Before bumping into Woodock again in an excruciatingly awkward way potentially for both of them. Yes, this does sound pretty samey so far, its a never offensive quite funny standard comedy, but nothing more I'm afraid, a sort of sunday afternoon lazy watch rather than a nailed on must see. If you liked Thornton in 'Bad Santa' you might find this o.k., if not it is similar ground and you would be forgiven for giving this a miss.
I would give this movie a miss. I found the main actors really irritating to watch and the storyline infantile. Not for me, thanks!
loved it!! found it very funny, billy bob thornton was great would watch again.
Lame film, no new gags, I didn't laugh out loud once!!
basically really rubbish
If you don't find this film funny then you've lost your sense of humour, i'm sure ever person can recall a teacher like Mr Woodcock from their days at school, you won't be disappointed its a real laugh a minute film.
If you've seen the trailer - you've seen the film.
I love Bill-Bob and was hoping for another 'Bad Santa' from this film.
Unfortunately all the funny bits are in teh trailer and there's nothing else funny in the film.
Don't waste you time with this one - I suggest watching Bad Santa again or just watch the trailer.
Excellent film, great one for the family to watch together. Lots of laughs and I'm sure we can all remember a teacher like this at school. Good light hearted comedy.
If you ever had a PE teacher who hated kids you'll identify with this film,it's not a laugh a minute but there are some very funny pieces.
Great for a Sunday afternoon
Unfortunately Billy Bob and Mr Scott have sunk to depths so low with this one that I'm not sure that they will make it back up ever again, avoid at all costs if you can.
John Farley (Scott) is a best-selling author and self-help guru who instructs readers to let go of their past. Farley... read more on Time Out