Brilliant. Hilarious. Must have some brains to get all the jokes

Rating: 10/10 (25 August 2013)

It's funny to read the few comments here such as those saying that "School of Rock" was a great film about Rock and Roll. That pretty much sums up the limits of some of the viewers, unfortunately.
This film is about a genre in Rock and Roll. If you lived through the 70s, 80s or even the early 90s as a teenager or adult, you can related to the perfect satire of this genre. Many of the jokes are so funny and have some basis in a little bit of what makes people well rounded that they may fly right over the head of younger viewers ("I prize the rent from the local Hebrews.")
Without a doubt, if you're a musician you will love this film. If you're not a musician you might not get all the jokes but it is still a hilarious, fun ride. It takes you through everything from the political correctness that is "the entertainment industry" to the image conscious era of 60s/70s rock bands where sexuality reigned supreme.
So my guess is that if you're a younger viewer or not at all into the music scene, you may not fully relate. Regardless, this is the movie that started all the mockumentaries and for good reason. The performances are stellar - the actors ARE the band.
I enjoyed this film and remember all the lines just because it defined so many great inside jokes of what was. Every cut is hit on this soundtrack.