Black Is Beautiful (Well, Animated At Least)

Rating: 6/10 (21 July 2006)

I guess this is what they call a "cute" movie. It was that, and a good performance by the lead actor Jack Black, who puts a lot of energy into this role as "Dewey Finn."
Black not only puts everything he has into the role, but he's so animated he's a real "trip." I don't know if multiple viewings would make his character wear thin but it wouldn't surprise me. His character is a little hyper, to say the least.
Most of the kids in here are likable and much of the music is good, too. The bad points are the normal Hollywood garbage of giving young kids the wrong messages: it's cool to be rebellious against strict parents and it's "cool" to use profanity. Give me a break!
Worth a rental for the entertainment but not a purchase to support wrong messages for your kids. I know that won't be a popular statement here at IMDb. However, I DID enjoy this film and Black's performance.