One of Jack Black's Funniest Films

Rating: 8/10 (9 April 2007)

2003's The School of Rock is a really good film. I love Jack Black anyway and this was one of his funniest films. His humor is top notch and to me, not only does he have a great sense of humor and great comedic abilities, he's just a funny guy to look at! I don't mean that in a negative way either. I think he knows he's funny looking and that he uses that mug to make people laugh too. He has great facial expressions. I think that's what makes him one of the best comedic actors of this generation. He plays Dewey Finn, a slacker who decides to substitute a classroom of children after the real substitute is unable to attend. But Dewey has no idea how to teach a classroom of children or where to even begin. But he's doing it because he desperately needs the money. So, having no idea how or what to teach the children today, Dewey decides to break out his guitar and talk to the children about music and playing in a rock band. He teaches them about AC/DC and the great bands of the 70s and 80s and he teaches them about music notes and how to play an instrument. And the children become very interested. Then Dewey realizes that the children have no self confidence and that they have amazing talents that they refuse to show and use for fear of what other people will think. So he decides to bring the children out of their shells and open up by forming a rock band. So he teaches the children how to become great singers and musicians. And that enables the children to realize that school can be fun and that they should always use their talents even if they say to themselves that they have no talent. Everyone has some kind of talent! I thought this was a great plot. And even though it does sound a little silly, Jack Black makes it work. It is a joy to see him teach and perform with the children. It was a joy to see him work with the children on how to hold and play their instruments and how to use their voices. He made the children smile and laugh and the children grew to like him. I loved the finale when he and the children and their band, "The School of Rock", were performing their big concert. The children were so cute when they were singing and it is so much fun to see Jack Black sing and perform in concert. He exudes energy and charisma and he makes playing the guitar funny! And he seemed to enjoy working with kids too. Joan Cusack was great as the uptight teacher Mrs. Mullins. She had no sense of humor and I loved how Jack Black made her come out of her shell too. Joan is always a joy to watch in the films because she is a great actress. And all of the child actors were great too. They were so cute and funny and you just loved all of them. None of them were disappointing.
The School of Rock is a funny and entertaining film and any fan of Jack Black should see it. I loved every minute of it and even if you don't like Jack Black I think you should see it if you love comedies. You won't be disappointed. Thank you for reading my review!