Director:
Richard Linklater
Writer:
Mike White
Starring:
Jack Black
Mike White
Joan Cusack
Sarah Silverman
Miranda Cosgrove
Blurb:
After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band.
Review:
I watched School of Rock way back when it came out, but I have never had a desire to watch it since. However, scrolling through Instagram, as you do, I came across some people talking about it, and I decided to re-watch with new eyes. Thankfully, it was streaming on HBO, so I was able to.
My feelings on School of Rock remain the same. The movie is fine, I don’t find it funny, but it’s kind of cute. Jack Black’s character is mainly a positive influence on the kids, and the ending is the best outcome, but I’m not sure if his actions outweigh the lies he told. I guess I’m not rock n’ roll enough.
It’s a sweet film, and I enjoy Jack Black and the kids, but sadly it’s not a movie for me.
3/5
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