Wade (Nate Hartley) and Ryan (Troy Gentile) are two nerdy friends getting bullied in high school by Filkins (Alex Frost) and Ronnie (Josh Peck). The only bigger nerd in school is Emit (David Dorfman) and the two friends can't get rid of him. Wade likes Brooke (Valerie Tian), but it's hopeless. He gets the idea to hire a bodyguard. Drillbit Taylor (Owen Wilson) is a happy amiable homeless guy. He needs the money and gets the idea to lie to the kids.
The bullying is way over the top. The kids aren't particularly cute or appealing. The adults are incredibly clueless. In reality, most teachers know who the trouble makers are. The only thing saving this is the chemistry between the three kids. Drillbit Taylor's lying is horribly unfunny. He really sinks this movie. I can't believe that the kids buy into everything he says. If the movie concentrates on the boys and less on Drillbit, the movie may actually work.
The bullying is way over the top. The kids aren't particularly cute or appealing. The adults are incredibly clueless. In reality, most teachers know who the trouble makers are. The only thing saving this is the chemistry between the three kids. Drillbit Taylor's lying is horribly unfunny. He really sinks this movie. I can't believe that the kids buy into everything he says. If the movie concentrates on the boys and less on Drillbit, the movie may actually work.