An authentic film about the spirit of rock 'n' roll.

Rating: 9/10 (3 June 2004)

This film rocks. Really it does. So the first OBVIOUS thing is that the film will appeal to other lovers of rock and not to those who aren't. So please, if rock music is really not a big part of your life then don't go and see this film and then write a cynical review on IMDb!! It's like rubbishing a particular horror movie just because it's about 'horror' - you never liked the genre and should never have gone to see the film - its the same thing.
The script was pretty decent I can't understand what people thought was wrong with it - the same old story? So what!! The way it was done worked brilliantly - the young rockers really could rock!! I think some people objected to the MATERIAL of the script rather than the quality of the film - ie it was ludicrous that rich school kids would be hijacked to play in a battle of the bands or that the school principal was pictured getting a bit drunk. Oh take your propaganda elsewhere!!
The film captures the spirit of rock 'n roll and that is no mean feat - just witness the appalling 'Garage Days' and cheesy pop song. Probably the best aspect of School of Rock was how real the performance scenes were. Yes the band really played but the crowd reaction and atmosphere were pretty authentic for a staged film performance. For lovers of rock music, it was like we were transported to the gig - we really felt for the music and performers because we remember what it was like to first pick up an instrument and totally rock out. It was awesome that the film brought this out of me. Thanks to all involved.