LET US ROCK

Rating: 4/10 (4 March 2004)

Black has long deserved top billing, and he takes advantage of his opportunity. This is a cliched tale, given fresh injection and an edge by Linklater and Black. The kids don't get on your nerves (too much), and there's a rockin' soundtrack. Black is an undoubted star, but you feel/hope he won't totally sell himself out.
A genuine film for 6 year olds to 66 year olds, that doesn't belittle the young or annoy the olduns. Plus it's funny.
The only concern is the obvious sequel, that will fail to match the original. I now await Linklater's rumoured follow-up to "Before Sunrise".