School of Rock Reviews

The School of Rock is an enormously entertaining feel-good family film, that is nigh on perfection. The story is great, and doesn't preach in any way, and Jack Black, who I like, although I hated NeverEnding Story 3 which had him in(and wasted him), is outstanding as Dewey Finn, an ex-rocker who is hired as a substitute teacher at a prep school. Joan Cusack gives a very good account of herself as the prim and proper headmistress, and all the children, whom Dewey accidentally discovers their musical talents give strong performances too. The soundtrack is awesome, and the script verges very often to hysterically funny, with some undertone of sensitivity. There are one or two slow bits in the middle half, other than that, it is an exhilarating and hugely enjoyable comedy film. 9/10 Bethany Cox

"Stick it to the man!"

Jack Black is always talented when a quality comedy role drops into his lap. In the case of The School of Rock it seems that he threw everything he had at this role - and the results are outstanding.

Truth be told I didn't have much of an interest in seeing this one because of the tame-sounding PG rating. I figured that the gags wouldn't be as funny. I completely regret avoiding this film for so long.

The School of Rock is one of the best comedies I've ever seen, and also one of the best films I've ever seen. So what's the appeal? Jack Black is awesome in this role. He has heart, he's hilarious and he's an absolute delight to watch. Each of the kids in the cast are also great. Each character is unique and all of them are highly appealing! Throw in a fantastic script, a quality supporting cast and a lot of splendid rock music and the results are hard to beat.

Dewey Finn (Black) is a rock god screw up who is desperate for a job. He was thrown out of his own band because the other members got sick of his immature antics. To make matters worse he was dismissed from the band in the lead-up to the Battle of the Bands competition.

Dewey is poor, has little money and needs to make a living. He takes the name of his roommate Ned (White) and accepts a job as a substitute teacher at a local school. Dewey's spirits are lifted when he discovers that the kids he's teaching are actually the band of his dreams; a room of musically talented kids who would be capable of helping him win the upcoming Battle of the Bands competition. And so he starts putting rehearsals in motion but tells them that it's a secret school project.

Jack Black steals the spotlight during every scene he features in. He is a fantastic actor who displays brilliant skills in this film. He's also a very skilful singer in addition to his acting talent. Mike White (who also co-wrote the script) is wonderful. Joan Cusack was another extraordinary addition to the cast as the school's principal. Like I stated before, the kids who starred in the movie are just fantastic. They're child actors but they're excellent; each has their own distinguished character who exhibits traits that are present in real life schools.

The cherry on top was the music. The songs that were written for the film are creative and catchy. In addition we have songs from Led Zeppelin and AC/DC played constantly throughout the movie. The songs from the aforementioned artists are some of my favourite rock songs as well.

The School of Rock is a film that I never expected would turn out so well. This is a terrific film to watch with the whole family because you will all have a great time. The appeal stretches from the younger audiences to the adult audience.