New Methodology of Teaching Rocks ***

Rating: 8/10 (13 May 2006)

If you're the conventional guy or gal, forget this picture. If you aren't, sit back and enjoy.
A failed rocker goes into substitute teaching in an elite private school. He has a dream class and throws out the curriculum to teach them all about rock music including performing it.
Forget the fact that it takes almost an hour into the film for the principal to show up to observe him. It's unrealistic and unorthodox, however, the picture works due to the performances of Jack Black and the kids that he molds. Joan Cusack has the right temperament of a principal who is ready to break out of her shell.
Even goody-goody kids have hangups as the picture shows. Black must be given credit for his novel teaching ability bringing them out of their narrow-minded world.
It's always great to learn new ways to motivate kids. Try this but not all the way. By the way, thanks to the parents for acting like parents, whether it be when they find out that Black is not a licensed teacher and when they see what he has accomplished.