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Turbo-charged comic Jack Black shakes School of Rock to its foundations, wailing with born-again metalhead passion as Dewey Finn, a guitarist who gets kicked out of a band because he grandstands too much--or, to put it another way, enjoys himself. Through an intercepted phone call, Finn gets a job as a substitute teacher for a fifth grade class at a private grade school. Neither students nor teacher quite know what to do with each other until Finn discovers that some of his young charges can play instruments; at once he starts turning them into a blistering rock & roll troupe that can crush his former band at an upcoming competition. School of Rock is silly and formulaic, but director Richard Linklater (Dazed and Confused), writer Mike White (The Good Girl), and especially Black and co-star Joan Cusack invest the formulas with such glee that the movie is irresistibly fun. --Bret Fetzer
On the DVD: Like the movie, the DVD extras are smarter and a lot more entertaining than your average flick. The making-of feature ("Lessons Learned") has the usual behind-the-scenes banter but Jack Black is in fine form--that is, something special--interviewing as much as being interviewed about the making of the film. His unique pitch to Led Zeppelin to use their song is alone worth the price of the DVD. Black is more his maniacal self and a bit more grating in MTV's Diary segment, but his commentary track with director Richard Linklater is as insightful as it is funny. Ok, it's a lot more funny, but entertaining throughout. The commentary track featuring just the kid actors is less so, but any preteen would love listening to it. To top it off, the DVD-ROM has Dewey Finn's instantly famous blackboard history of rock. You can drill down to the bands mentioned and get a brief history of each. --Doug Thomas
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
At the time of writing, you can buy this DVD very cheaply, and it is great value for money.
This film is unique for two reasons. Firstly, you would never believe Jack Black is acting, you can clearly see the love of both acting and music he portrays throughout this film. The film shows Dewey Finn (Black) posing as a teacher firstly trying to make enough money to pay the rent on his apartment. He then realises that the kids in the class have amazing music ability and sets about creating a band for a contest.
In typical American movie the entire class get involved, and there are hilarious scenes with Joan Cusack as they try and hide their "school project" from everyone.
The film is made better by the fact the performance and filming of the signature tune is excellent and the tune itself is excellent and catchy. All the kids actually played the instruments and were casted because of their excellent musical ability. Because of this some of the kids acting is not brilliant but Black carries the show.
It's a movie you can't help but enjoy, and watch from time to time and get a nice buzz from it. Every Jack Black movie is great, this is his first major lead movie.
It's a film that both you and your kids will enjoy.
This film is unique for two reasons. Firstly, you would never believe Jack Black is acting, you can clearly see the love of both acting and music he portrays throughout this film. The film shows Dewey Finn (Black) posing as a teacher firstly trying to make enough money to pay the rent on his apartment. He then realises that the kids in the class have amazing music ability and sets about creating a band for a contest.
In typical American movie the entire class get involved, and there are hilarious scenes with Joan Cusack as they try and hide their "school project" from everyone.
The film is made better by the fact the performance and filming of the signature tune is excellent and the tune itself is excellent and catchy. All the kids actually played the instruments and were casted because of their excellent musical ability. Because of this some of the kids acting is not brilliant but Black carries the show.
It's a movie you can't help but enjoy, and watch from time to time and get a nice buzz from it. Every Jack Black movie is great, this is his first major lead movie.
It's a film that both you and your kids will enjoy.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Sapsopo
Format:DVD
I gurantee you, with my word as a film-lover, that anybody will love this film as if you can't laugh at the idea, you cannot fail to laugh at jack black! the guy is so enthusiastic in every aspect and whether thats just acting or real enthusiasm is not for me to say but its believable on screen. seriously im just gonna say this once BUY THIS FILM YOU WILL LOVE IT! for those few of you that havent seen it im not gonna spoil it but just be aware that jack black is an unsuccesful musician who whilst pretending to be a sub-teaher, finds a new band with lots of potential! BUY THIS FILM
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By R. Haig
Format:DVD
"School of Rock" isn't going to win Oscars, but its feel good, laugh-out-loud formula is guaranteed to win you over.
Black puts on a likable performance as the hapless would-be-teacher, the young actors and actresses do an excellent job as his pupils, and the music is great. What more do you want?
Black puts on a likable performance as the hapless would-be-teacher, the young actors and actresses do an excellent job as his pupils, and the music is great. What more do you want?
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school of rock dvd
I still have not recieved item quite dissopoined as paid for it well over a week ago normally I get items day after whats goin on ?
Published 28 days ago by Pen Name
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Such a brilliant film. My step-daughter has watched it so many times since Christmas, it is a firm family favourite
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Rock classic
Jack Black at his this all time classic which helped make Jacks career. He take a group of unusual young musicians and transforms them no a kick ass rock band second to none. Read more
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present for my son
had on video and wanted to replace with dvd whole family loves this film great birthday present for my son
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I was expecting a film about geology - which I intended to rip off for my dissertation for my Master's Degree in Geological Sciences. Read more
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hilarious and harmless fun
This is a funny film that you can enjoy time after time. Quirky characters, some great tunes and a happy ending.
Published 3 months ago by mrbramble
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Great, DVD School of Rock
Wonderful dvd have played it and played it again and again.
I am over 60 and just love the way jack gets those kids to play in the band. wow.....
I am over 60 and just love the way jack gets those kids to play in the band. wow.....
Published 3 months ago by lynne hartland
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LOVE IT!
have had this film on dvd since the day it was released, my sister recently moved out and has kept borrowing it so I've brought her one for Christmas very very good film defiantly... Read more
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school of rock
very pleased with the service and the condution of the dvd came the packaging was the right size and was easy to get into
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