Jack Black: insanely passionate, great with kids

Rating: Null/10 (26 March 2004)

Never mind all the generic cliche comments of many critics on this post who have trouble spelling. For all the people who think they're really smart by saying the movie has holes in the plot, or that it's unrealistic... Or who try to compare it to Sister Act or Dead Poets Society? Get a life people. This movie is in its own category.
The movie is absolutely hillarious and Jack Black provides the most unique humor I've seen to date. He's a natural with the kids, they love him. His passion is matched by none, as his personality really comes through in a breakthrough fashion.
Is it realistic? Who cares, its a comedy... you're supposed to laugh and enjoy it, not analyze how likely these events would happen in real life. No substitute teacher would ever slip through the cracks like "Mr. Shneebly" did in the movie, but who cares. Get over it. It's hillarious and that's all it's meant to be, along with the kids becoming a little more "loose" and Dewey gaining a sense of responsibility.
I would not compare this movie to Sister Act or any past cliche story because it doesn't deserve that. The comedy is genuine, the sentiment is pure, and Jack Black really gets to be himself... well, a kid-tested and mother-approved version of him anyway. Watch the movie and just relax. Don't be "tight wound" like the principal and put a magnifying glass to any events that might not slide in the real world. Leave that to a scrooge or a grinch. Of course if you are a grinch or a scrooge, don't watch the movie. If you're a happy person and enjoy a good laugh, definitely watch it.