The School Of Rock Rocks!

Rating: 10/10 (3 May 2005)

The School of Rock, in my opinion, is a brilliant movie. This movie would be loved by all audiences. It's more than just a "kid's movie". This movie is made for music lovers although non-music lovers, like me, enjoy it just as much. The movie has a serious and humorous tone that makes the movie enjoyable. All the characters have their own role to fulfill; and the way they achieve, makes you want to do more with your talent.
The movie starts out with the main character, Dewey Finn (Jack Black) having a bad time. First of all, he was kicked out of his band and he needed money to pay the rent. When a phone call asks for his roommate, Ned Schneebly (Mike White), to sub at a private grade school, he pretends to be Ned. At first he ignored the lesson plan, but then he noticed that the kids had music talent. Telling them it was a "school project" Dewey transformed them into a rock group. The band has its ups and downs but they all triumph in the end.
The characters in the movie are wonderfully portrayed. The characters remain the same throughout the whole movie. Dewey Finn remained the same dedicated and lazy music fan he was in the beginning. Summer (Miranda Cosgrove), the girl who was appointed Manager, remained stubborn and prideful throughout the whole movie. All the kids had learned something in the end; like that they didn't need to play to win but to play the greatest show. All the kids were extremely talented with their instruments. All the characters have their own little role in the movie, from lead guitarist, to manager, to groupies. The young actors that they had casted did an amazing job with their own characters. Most of the kid's were starting out, but they did an amazing job. They caught each of the characters personality perfect. My favorite role is the principal, Rosalie Mullins (Joan Cusack). Shockingly she isn't a stubborn, pushover, but she just loves her job which makes her a bit aggressive. Everyone's "favorite" would be Ned Schneebly's girlfriend, Patti De Marco (Sarah Silverman). She is a stubborn stuck-up woman. She pushes Ned around the whole movie. I think everyone loved when Ned slammed the door on her face. The movie overall is a big success. It stays true to the music. The cast was wonderful, and the script was beautiful. You would have a smile and a laugh throughout the whole movie. This is a movie that I would defiantly buy. I would recommend it to everyone, young and old.