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Viewpoints movie fans believe that Mr. Woodcock is "for anyone that's ever ben picked on as a child." Seann William Scott and Billy Bob Thornton star as a now adult child and the gym teacher who traumatized him years ago. They think all that is in the past, but of course it's not. While some reviewers find Mr. Woodcock "hilarious," others feel the "funny parts of the movie [are] too few and far between." Reviewers are also split on Thornton's performance, as while some think it's bad acting all the way around, others think he's taking it more seriously here, similar to his outpout in Astronaut Farmer. One reviewer used simple means to rate Mr. Woodcock, stating it "made my mom laugh, and that's enough for me."

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For anyone that's ever been picked on as a child.

JUN

2008

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...

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waiting for the DVD

jasyjen
Jacksonville, NC

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Mr. Woodcock made my mom laugh and that's enough for me.

SEP

2007

To the Point

When I come to Florida I like to take my mom to a light movie. Serious movies with tangled plots are difficult for her to understand. The fact the reviews weren't great for Mr. Woodcock didn't stop us. She loves Susan Sarandon and that was good enough for me. As it turned out we thoroughly...

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fall asleep when bored, like any movie that keeps me awake

Jo
Plymouth, MA

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generates comedy and a bit of pathos with its characters

comedy fan, Movie guru, DVD collector

NOV

2007

Taking his duties more seriously than he has in other recent comedies (such as Bad News Bears and School for Scoundrels), Billy Bob Thornton essays the title role in Mr. Woodcock with the intention of creating an icon. We meet him in the cold opening flashback scene as he runs through his paces, teaching gym class to a collection of high school non-athletes like a stoic, sadistic robot drill sergeant. Offhandedly delivering pain and humiliation to his hapless victims, he focuses in on chubby young John Farley (Kyley Baldridge) for some special attention.

Years later, Farley has somehow grown up...

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gamera23
Chicago, IL

failed to give any acceptable performance

a comedy fan

FEB

2008

Dumb, stupic and unfulfilling. I was invited to see a movie and this was the only reasonable choice, but it failed to meet any expectations. The only redeeming character was the young man who could not conceal his utter disgust for a former gym teacher that never rose to any acceptable standard of behavior, neither before nor after. Don't waste time on senseless drivel.

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WDarling
Asheville, NC

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Thought it would be funnier.

Every day computer user, married, into action flicks

FEB

2008

I found this movie to be less enjoyable than I had hoped. It wasn't a completely horrible movie to say the least. I just found the actual funny parts of the movie to be too few and far between. More of the physical comedy probably would have done it some good...for me anyway. Mr. Woodcock was a little too harsh also...not a fan.

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acaste119
Parsippany, NJ

hillarious movie

like entertaining movies, comedy fan, character-lover

NOV

2007

I went and saw this movie and thought it was very funny! I love Bill Bob Thornton, he is a very funny guy. He plays his Bad Santa attitude, which I find funny. The entire movie was enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone. I would even go see it again..perhaps I'll rent it.

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Dolittle
Southwick, MA

This movie sucked!

a movie buff

FEB

2008

Terrible script and the acting did nothing to improve it.

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PSUfan
Williamsport, PA

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Movie Title	Mr. Woodcock
Format Type	In theatres
Film Genre	Comedies
MPAA Rating	PG-13
Key Information	Directors Craig Gillespie Stars Seann William Scott Actors Amy Poehler Genre Comedies Subgenre Marriage • High School Experiences MPAA Rating PG-13 (MPAA) Available Formats DVD: Full Frame & Widescreen UPC 794043113352 Release Date 2007 Running Time 1hr 28min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD1hr 28minWarner Home VideoJanuary 15, 2008PG-13 (MPAA)794043106620
Credits	Screenwriter Josh Gilbert
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (12/01/2007, p.82, Anna Wood): "MR. WOODCOCK has an excellent premise and some funny one-liners....Susan Sarandon plays the...

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