On Tuesday, I went to watch this comedy starring Jack Black. Mr Black is one funny guy. He's also manic, I swear. With an unbelievable energy and great comic timing, he manages to make what would have been an ordinary feel-good movie a pretty good one. Oh, and the kids are pretty good too (considering they're apparently musicians, not actors).
School of Rock is about a musician, Dewey, played by Jack Black, who has been kicked out of his own rock band. In a coincidental set of circumstances (are they ever any other kind?) Dewey accepts a position as substitute teacher at the best, poshest, preparatory school in town (would we expect a lesser school?). Dewey realises that the kids have some musical talent, and decides instead of teaching the syllabus (which he knows nothing about), to form a rock band as a "special class project".
Although it's a bit soppy and very predictable, I really enjoyed this movie. The antics of Black and his little co-stars were very amusing, and Black himself provides quite a few cringe-worthy moments.
I probably wouldn't go so far as to rush out to your nearest cinema to watch this, but I will say that it's a good movie for tight-ass Tuesdays and definitely one that pretty much everyone in a group will agree to go see.
Dave's verdict? 3 1/2 stars.
Posted by davechan at December 19, 2003 12:42 AM