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Summary: Rent don't buy
Review: the first time you watch it its pretty funny, But i dont think its worth watching a second time because besides jack black being funny its the only good part about it
Rating: 
Summary: Movies just don't get any worse
Review: This web site told me I couldn't post this review without assigning it stars. But I was. I was trying to assign it zero. The trailers for this movie made it look good for a couple of entertaining hours. It's not good for even that, or anything else. You may have seen enjoyed seeing Jack Black host Saturday Night Live or appearing on some talk show. Beware: this is NOT the Jack Black you'll see in "School of Rock." Here is timing is horrible, his outbursts forced, his physical "comedy" lacking, and his delivery extremely unfunny. What a disapointment. As you know, the movie shows what happens when a hip rockster, played by Black, encounters a group of uptight prep school kids who have never been exposed to the mind-expanding power of rock music. So Black - the latest model of the old Hollywood staple, the funny, loud, fat guy - tries to set them straight. Don't get me started on the "acting" in this movie. The interaction between adults in this film is just awful (although Joan Cusak is OK). Poor dialogue and poor acting don't mix. Things are a bit better between Black and the kids are a little better, but mostly because the kids are cute and not because of any actual chemistry. But ultimately it is Jack Black that sinks this film to the bottom of the septic tank. His character steamrolls his way through the film, thoughtlessly imposing his pitiful world vision on schoolchildren at the expense of their well being. Instead of coming off as the boorish, out-of-control cretin you can't help but love, he just seems awkward and stupid. Absolutely horrible. If the Oscars had an award for Worst Actor, Black would've won it running away. Has the director of this film ever heard of the phrase "Cut! Can we do that one again?" On a deeper level, something about the basic premise of this film really bothers me. The prep school kids are supposed to be on the straight and narrow path that subordinates one's heart to one's sense of duty. Black's character is supposed to represent the free spirit who can't be tamed who has come to liberate the kid's minds. But what is Black really trying to foist upon these repressed, knowledge-hungry kids? Let's consider. What appalls Black's character about these kids initially is not their ignorance of rock, but rather of "classic rock." (A bumper sticker idea: CLASSIC ROCK IS NEITHER) The film suggests that kids who aren't listening to music that came out 25 years before they were born are square, repressed, and unhappy. Wow! For better or worse, kids listen to Eminem and Blink 182 and 50 Cent and so on. There's a word for kids that listen to the same music their grandparents did: NERDS. Think of it. I'm 40, so that means when I was a kid I listened to Elton John, The Eagles, Heart, The Temptations, and whatever else they played on the radio. If some dude came to my class and started lambasting us because we weren't hip to Peggy Lee, the Mills Brothers, Frank Sinatra, Vic Damone and so on, we would've laughed him out of the room. And rightfully so! This horrible film, which tries to pass itself off as radical, is actually about as reactionary as you can get. Lest you think my assessment represents some spiteful vendetta against this movie, let me say that the group of friends I saw this movie with all though the same thing. Count this with Mel Gibson's "Signs" as one of the most incomprably bad movies you're likely to see. To summarize: It would be one thing to make a film with the theme of "Let the kids be kids." The theme of this film is "Force the kids be like a 30-year-old burnout who can't stop living in the past." That is probably the opposite of what everyone who sees this movie expects. And they should, because that just sucks. And so does the movie.
Rating: 
Summary: No surprises
Review: After much anticipation, I just saw this movie on DVD. My expectation were high because I really enjoyed Jack Black in his prior movies, however, those movies never did him any justice I feel. So when he finally got a lead role (in School of Rock), I was excited. Also, reading all the good reviews on Amazon.com fired up my expectations. However, I sadly have to say that I was a little disappointed.
The movie had many funny moments, and Jack Black is just crazy. He really tries hard to make this movie work. But I felt something was missing in the movie to make it a sincere laugh out loud movie.
It's a great family movie (if you have older kids), even though the kids cursed in some occasions, with a nice moral. I recommend this movie to everybody. It's a nice movie with a good cast - the kids a great, but I feel it never takes off to be a great movie. Go and see it if you just wanna have some immature fun.
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Summary: Awesome fun for evry1
Review: I loved this movie! It's PG-13, but lots of kids think it's really funny too. Ther are some great actors and actresses (including all the kids!) in this movie. Jack Black is so amazingly talented and funny. Everyone should see School of Rock.
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Summary: The School of Rock rocks
Review: This movie may have easily been in my top 5 of the year. Like most other audiences, when this movie came out, I expected a kids movie that could entertain kids and no more. SURPRISE! I didn't see this movie in theaters, but many newspapers and magazines gave it great reviews, which caught me off guard. I waited until the DVD came out, then I rented it. Ultimately, this led to buying the movie! This movie entertains all, at least for those who like rock. There isn't the usual Jack Black humor; it's a new kind of humor. One that entertains. And the music in this movie was picked well. The songs sang in the movie by the band are great and catchy. Entertaining : 5/5 This movie keeps you in your seat and moves very quickly, yet it isn't too short. You leave wanting to see more band performances. Acting : 5/5 I'm giving a 5 because these kids basically do not have any acting experience, yet they carry on nicely with Jack Black and the other cast members. One interesting thing was that the kids in the movie actually play their instruments. Also, the behind the scenes on the DVD were cool. I recommend this movie to all audiences, especially to those who like rock!
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Summary: disappointed
Review: The movie is not boring and it keeps you entertain but when you go out of the theater, you have the feeling that you have just seen a Disney movie which was made for kids. Why? Because the story is unbelievable the way Disney movies are.This guy has all these dreams about becoming a rock star and ends up playing with very young kids and finally really looks like a loser.
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Summary: Jack Black Scores
Review: Jack Black is like Jim Carrey--he works so hard at his comedy that the strain at first overshadows the humour. But like Jim Carrey, he keeps so insistently at his viewers that they can't help but be won over totally by his zaniness. I didn't think Black was very funny when this movie started, but he plays the role so earnestly and with so much personality that I was a Jack Black fan by the time it was over. There seems to be a generation of film makers now (Richard Linklater, Cameron Crowe) that are redefining the qualities that can make someone "cool," and their movies are full of welcome messages. Cool isn't about how you look or dress or act. Cool's a state of mind, man. Peace out. Grade: A-
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Summary: Should have learned my lesson from Shallow Hal
Review: Why does Jack Black keep getting lead roles in movies? After reading the reviews here I was expecting so much more with this movie, but was flatly disappointed. The kids were cute, yes, and Joan Cusack did a fantastic job, yes, but that was as good as the movie got. Oh, and the jam session during the closing credits was pretty good as well. First off, Jack's character (Dewey) was just unlikable. There was nothing that had me rooting for the guy. He was deceitful, greedy, and unloving. Worst off, he just wasn't all that funny. There was one scene that actually made me laugh out loud... but I laugh easily so this isn't saying much. And it is most definitely not a reason to keep handing this guy lead roles. Supporting cast... yeah, he does great there. But lead role? He is not of that caliber. Leave that to the pros. Second, the story was too unbelievable. I can handle a little bit of make-believe, but this had you saying, "Yeah, right!!" throughout most of the movie. Basically because you've got an IDIOT who dupes a school of geniouses into thinking he is the real thing. If the top private schools were this easily dupes I would never have served detention in the public schools I attended. If you are a Jack Black fan, then see this movie. It is very typical of his other roles. If you cringed through Shallow Hal, don't waste your time/money/patience on this movie.
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Summary: Black brings Fun
Review: Jack Black needs money. So.. he illedgidly takes a job as a substitute teacher, preaching that he is certified, but uses his friend's record. He is in charge of a bunch of high intellect kids who have the desire to get their head in books and learn information. Jack declares, "Recess" And shoos the kids outside so he doesn't have to worry about them. Music class sets Jack's mind to the heazy as he gets a brilliant job to make a band. Jack had been in the "Music" biz a while ago and a member of a band, but had gotten cut recently. His passion was music and his goal was to enter battle of the bands. He situated all the kids and taught them music. He was the main singer, along with "Turkey Sandwhich" the big fat black girl who had the Arethra Franklin sounding voice, the two cute back up singers, the radical guitarist, the bass guitar, the "hot" drummer, and the classical chinese piano player. The movie is hysterical despite of what anyone says. This is an adorable movie for people of any ages to enjoy. Typical Jack movie. One of my mom's favorites.
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Summary: Sound fades in and out on DVD
Review: I played this dvd last night and had to keep adjusting the volume up and down as it faded in and out. I searched on the internet and found others with the same problem. I've got the Pioneer DVD / SACD / DVD-Audio player so it's certainly up on the state of art. Don't know what's going on. Here's link to others with problem, maybe replacement is in order if it's some copy protection?
http://www.film-411.com/messages/8037.shtml
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