Mr. Woodcock Review

Seann William Scott is hilarous as John Farley, writer of a self help book titled "Letting Go".  As a child, Farley is traumatized by his gym teacher, Mr. Woodcock (played by Billy Bob Thornton).  Mr. Woodcock is one of those gym teachers that we all hated.  He expects too much, gives the kids a real hard time, is verbally abusive and basically puts the fear of God into them. 

John Farley (Seann William Scott) thinks he's "let go" of the trauma put on him by Mr. Woodcock. But when Farley returns home to receive an award offered by his hometown, he finds that his mother (Susan Sarandon) has begun dating Mr. Woodcock.  Not only dating, but they are in love.

The remainder of the movie is absolutely HILARIOUS!  Watching Farley have "flashbacks" of his gym classes had me rolling on the floor.  Billy Bob Thornton is at his best as Mr. Woodcock; he delivers his lines without any emotion whatsoever, and it is still funny. 

Throughout the movie,  Farley & Woodcock are very competetive for Susan Sarandon's attention, and watching them secretely vying for her love & admiration is great.  They argue over paying the dinner bill, who can eat the most, who can run the fastest, etc.etc.etc. 

I can't think of a single con except for bad language.  There's some sexual jokes that aren't appropriate for younger children too, but no nudity or graphic sex scenes.  I would only recommend that if you are sensitive to verbal abus, then you may not find some of the scenes funny.  Mr. Woodcock can be pretty cruel.