Surprsingly funny!

Rating: 7/10 (3 March 2007)

When I saw the theatrical trailer to Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny, it looked like one of the most stupid movies on Earth. Especially since I was so disappointed with Nacho Libre, I was wondering if Jack Black lost his comedic edge. But my friend called me a few nights ago and told me that this movie was so hilarious and that I needed to see it, so I figured to give it a shot, so I rented it. I just watched it and I have to admit that I just had a great time watching it. I am a huge classic rock lover, so I think that's part of the reason why I loved it so much, but the guys made the movie work and had great chemistry.
JB is a kid who ran away from his religious family to become a rock star, when he gets to Hollywood he finds another old balding heavy set man KG who is playing his guitar on the streets. He is extremely impressed with KG and begs him to be in a band with him. KG lies and tells him that he's a huge rock star, but when JB finds out what a fake KG is, he forgives him and they find out what makes a band great and that is "The Pick of Destiny", so they must go to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to find the pick that will make them play like true guitar Gods.
It has funny music, some great humor and some gross, and the story just worked for a comedy. I thought this was a great surprise, I really enjoyed Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny, I think anyone could too. Believe me, you'll definitely enjoy the scene where KG and JB are fighting to "outrock" Satan, I have to admit that I've never seen anything like that, it was great. So, please have fun, this was a big step up from Nacho Libre for Jack Black.
7/10