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intereact!Director: Richard Linklater
Actors: Jack Black, Adam Pascal, Lucas Papaelias, Chris Stack, and Sarah Silverman
Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Retail Price (not our price): $12.98
Release Date: 2004-03-02
Theatrical Release Date: 2003-10-03
Studio: Paramount
Run Time: 109 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Discs: 1
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
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
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5
1) Rousing, feel-good film [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Jack Black usually plays unlikeable characters, and he starts out here true to form. Fortunately, for us, he has a revelation and the result is no end of fun and good cheer. This low-life slacker comes to terms with his own ability to shape young minds burdened with the typical teen-angst, such as bullies, insecurity, non-understanding parents, self-esteem and the like (which he seems to naturally understand). Mr. Black is absolutely absurd in his approach, and it's the kids who inspire him to be a better person. The success of this film is largely due to wonderful direction from maverick director, Richard Linklater; "The School of Rock" takes off and flies high. The very able support of Joan Cusack is not to be forgotten. What I found most intriguing about the film is that each kid has a story to tell, and you find yourself cheering for the kids. The story doesn't say a lot about what happens to Black's character, but you know these once up-tight kids are going to be fine. Jack Black is the lead, but the kids are the real stars. This is a great feel-good movie. I'm glad I rented it. The DVD extras are fine.2) Hmmmmm....not such a bad idea at all [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Dewey Finn (Jack Black) gets kicked out of his band for being a grandstander. If he doesn't find a job, his roommates are going to kick him out of the apartment.He intercepts his roommate Ned's call to substitute at a private elementary school and shows up instead. He's bored with the gig and doesn't do anything til he discovers that some of his class have exceptional musical talents. Next thing you know, he's got himself a new band and they're practicing for the band competition. What's great about this film is that Dewey realizes he can't just have the non-musical classmates off on the bench. He's got to find jobs for everyone--and in so doing, uncovers hidden talents and unites the divided class in purpose. The film may be a comedy, but there are some serious lessons to be learned for educators everywhere.3) Drop out. Rock on. Not exactly the best message for today's youth. [Rating: 2 out of 5]
Dim-witted, unemployed and obsessed with classic rock-n-roll, slacker (Jack Black) stumbles into a substitute slot at an elite elementary school and masterminds his version of `teaching as a subversive activity.' The viewer doesn't hear Alice Cooper's School's Out, but permanent recess is immediately declared and a full-time secret curriculum called "Rock Band" emerges. No small portion of camera time is devoted to solo stand-ups of Black using his psychotic/chaotic energy to infuse his students with the inspiration, individuality and goal-setting skills that, as educational versions of trained seals, they lack. In the process, slacker Black blossoms and finds his obsession can also become his calling. The film is mildly entertaining feel-good candy with no greater purpose/message on deck. Predictable plot as high art; the viewer watches as principal & rich snotty parents, who apparently wear their knickers so tight that circulation to the brain is diminished, suddenly turn round to cheer their kids on in the finale. At the end of the story, we are left with the impression that at least a couple of the kids have replaced serious educational work ethic and Ivy League ambition with the desire to just hang out and rock on. Not exactly a message requiring further reinforcement among America's youth. If the viewer wishes to rejoice in the notion that schooling should be a whole lot more like a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party, this film is the ticket. The film might be considered as part of the argument against the decline of arts in K-12 and the need for more individualistic educational content in the style of Montessori, Suzuki and such, a position with which I do indeed concur. However, given that the kids were culled from 10,000 auditions & a variety of artistic incubators (they actually do play their own instruments and voices), there's apparently no cause for major alarm just yet. One-half of a rental will suffice.4) School of Rock [Rating: 4 out of 5]
This item is a Christmas gift. School of Rock came very promptly and neatly packaged. I have not opened the package so I am unable to report anything else.5) Great for kids & parents! [Rating: 4 out of 5]
This movie is on a very short list of movies that the kids like/love and the parents also enjoy. Be prepared for language at the beginning but a great story with awesome music.