Movie Information
Overall Rank: 3320
Average Rating: 2.7/4
# of Ratings: 379
Theatrical Release Date: 10/03/2003
Language: English
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Richard Linklater
Actors: Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Sarah Silverman, Mike White, Adam Pascal
Plot: An out-of-work wannabe rock star poses as a substitute teacher and after finding out his students are aces in band, enters them into a "Battle of the Bands" competition.
Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
4/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 07/23/2023
I can't believe "School of Rock," the infectiously delightful musical comedy that proved indie icon Richard Linklater could go mainstream without losing his edge, would be as great as it is without Jack Black. I honestly couldn't see anyone else playing his role and bringing the level of charisma and magnetism he permeates so easily.
Rating of
3/4
Matthew Brady - wrote on 05/07/2014
An out-of-work wannabe rock star poses as a substitute teacher and after finding out his students are aces in band, enters them into a "Battle of the Bands" competition. This movie was funny and really enjoyable to watch.
Rating of
2.5/4
Yojimbo - wrote on 09/13/2012
Amusing if you're a fan of Jack Black's one man, one trick show; painful if you're not. Spinal Tap lite.
Full Movie Reviews
Rating of
1.5/4
Battle of the Blands
OK Rick - wrote on 02/07/2008
Jack Black once again hits the silver screen as the rejected son of Adam Sandler and Sam Kinison. This man has the acting skills of a younger and louder Jim Carrey, who, for the most part, is an atroucisouly bad actor and very unfunny. I only hope he doesn't destroy the promising, upcoming film, "Be Kind, Rewind". There is only one reason to see this film folks, all the young musical talent (talent Black wish he had) and their coming together to make an absolutely mediocre rock song (the films climax...tell you anything?). Of course, it's not all Mr. Black's fault. This film would've sucked from start to finish, unless it was, "Tom Waits' School of Rock". Nice try Black, but excluding Waits, not even Wonderboy could save this piece of crap.
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