Good flick

Rating: 7/10 (11 October 2003)

Pros: -Black and Cusack -the kids -some decent laughs
Cons: -a bit preachy -some jokes run themselves into the ground
(minor spoilers ahead) "Sister Act 2". That's what came to mind when I saw the trailer for this movie. The "posing as a teacher to make the music program cool again" story was sadly butchered by this abortion of a movie. But, you take basically the same story, add the infinitely funnier Jack Black, some decent (and shockingly talented) musical youngsters, along with the lovely and talented Joan Cusack as the principal with the stick up her butt with a heart of gold, and you have a pretty decent flick. While not too plot-centric, this ultimately works to the film's credit. The film's only fault is that certain jokes (an effeminate kid continuously badmouthing Black's "style" and themes ("sticking it to the man") recur so much they sadly run themselves into the ground.
Despite a few flaws, it's not about the great... It's about good music, good laughs, "and a kickass show"
Just for kicks, here's the grade anyway: 7/10