Funny, especially for Jack Black fans

Rating: 6/10 (13 May 2007)

"Tenacious D" is Jack Black's side band with partner Kyle Gass. They mix comedy and hard rocking into their songs, each one an attempt to create the next rock and roll anthem. "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny" is their first major motion picture and it details the creation and early days of the band. We were a little concerned as it opens with a rock opera piece of the young Jack Black at home, being a rebellious rocker. All of the parts are sung, so we thought this was where the movie was headed. Although the opening was pretty funny, we really didn't want to sit through an entire film like this. After the credits, however, the story begins as Jack heads to Hollywood and meets up with Kyle. Kyle promises to teach Jack the ways of rock and roll and, as they try to establish themselves, they learn the true secret of rock is a guitar pick made from the tooth of Satan himself, "The Pick of Destiny". The film follows their adventures as they go on a quest to find and obtain this pick. Jack Black plays his extreme self, very similar to his character in "School of Rock". The songs in the film are very funny. Much of the film is very over-the-top, but that is clearly intentional and very tongue-in-cheek. Although we enjoyed it, I will say that is not for everybody. It is more of a niche film, but if you are a fan of Jack Black, Tenacious D or the culture of hard rock, you will certainly find enough amusing moments to make it worthwhile.