Jack Black is a one-man rock 'n roll powerhouse in this infectious musical comedy directed by Gen X wunderkind Richard Linklater...
School of Rock (2003)
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Reviews Counted: 184
Fresh: 167
Rotten:17
Average Rating: 7.7/10
Consensus: Black's exuberant, gleeful performance turns School of Rock into a hilarious, rocking good time.
Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for some rude humor and drug references
Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins
Genre: Comedies
Theatrical Release:Oct 3, 2003 Wide
Box Office: $81,147,397
Synopsis: SCHOOL OF ROCK is a hilarious romp that parents will enjoy as much as their children. Jack Black stars as Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who doesn't seem to be rocking much of anything these days.... SCHOOL OF ROCK is a hilarious romp that parents will enjoy as much as their children. Jack Black stars as Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who doesn't seem to be rocking much of anything these days. Kicked out of the band that he started and about to be kicked out of his apartment, Dewey pretends that he's his roommate Ned Schneebly (Mike White) in order to take a job as a substitute teacher. Arriving at an ultra conservative--and ultra expensive--prep school, Dewey manages to fool the uptight principal (Joan Cusack). Soon, he finds himself in a classroom with a bunch of fifth graders. Obviously, Dewey has no intentions of teaching these kids anything, but when he discovers that a handful of them are talented musicians, a light bulb goes off. Determined to enter the local battle of the bands and win $25,000, Dewey embarks on his greatest mission of all: Teaching these kids how to rock! Director Richard Linklater (DAZED AND CONFUSED, WAKING LIFE) delivers his most universally appealing film with SCHOOL OF ROCK. Written specifically for Black by screenwriter/actor White, this outrageously entertaining crowd-pleaser elevates Black to superstar status. [More]
Starring: Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Sarah Silverman
Starring: Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Sarah Silverman, Miranda Cosgrove, Joey Gaydes
Director: Richard Linklater
Director: Richard Linklater
Screenwriter: Mike White
Producer: Scott Rudin
Composer: Craig Wedren
Studio: Paramount Pictures
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Reviews for School of Rock
It's another case of independent film artists beating Hollywood at its own game.
One of the best comedies in years...the film never sells out to itself.
Despite Black's reputation as a comedy anarchist, the movie has a big heart, avoids crude indulgence, and gives viewers of all ages something to enjoy.
It's one of those films that’ll require you to be in a good mood to enjoy, but if you are – you definitely will.
The bus to the School of Rock runs on one source of fuel, and that is Jack Black.
...no pace, no backbeat, just Black hamming it up so manically that he makes Little Richard seem like Mel Torme.
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