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School Of Rock Reviews

2003 Certificate PG Certificate PG
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SCHOOL OF ROCK is a hilarious romp that parents will enjoy as much as their children. Jack Black stars as Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who doesn't seem to be rocking much of anything these days. Kicked out of the band that he started and about to be kicked out of his apartment, Dewey pretends that he's his roommate Ned .. Read more

Starring Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Sarah Silverman
Director Richard Linklater
Genres Comedy

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  • Critics' reviews (2) of School Of Rock

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  • As teacher training films go, The School of Rock is different. It's not just that our hero, Black's quack supply... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
  • 2 stars out of 4

    Boisterous, amiable comedy in an old-fashioned 'let's put on a show' style, enlivened by a few modern twists.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of School Of Rock

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  • 38 out of 48 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    More than adequate if unmemorable family pleasing comedy.

    After being booted out of his band for his old-school exuberance, layabout axeman Dewey Finn (Jack Black) tries to scrape some cash together by passing himself ... more

      • theOneliner.com from Truth Or Consequence, Scotland
  • 25 out of 30 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Jack Black worked in the porn industry (3.5 stars)

    Jack Black doesn't have an affinity with children - he IS a child, albeit one suffering from some serious bouts of ADD. This movie works really well - even ... more

      • N Stafford from England
  • 20 out of 23 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Good fun evening's entertainment

    After watching this twice it still made me laugh out loud. A very funny film, especially as an aging rocker, I found all the rock references hilarious.
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      • Valentino from Enfield, Middx
  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of School Of Rock

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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Fantastic ... Feel Good ... Funny .... must watch! :-)

    Loved every minute of this film, its got something for everyone, apart from people who only watch films for good looking women!

    I would recommend ... more

      • Rick Miles from Liverpool
  • 5 out of 7 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Worked for me

    Eight year old son and 40 year old ageing head-banger Dad - perfect film for the two of us, had to get the old guitar out after to try and remember some ACDC ... more

      • IbanezTS808 from west midlands
  • 38 out of 48 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    More than adequate if unmemorable family pleasing comedy.

    After being booted out of his band for his old-school exuberance, layabout axeman Dewey Finn (Jack Black) tries to scrape some cash together by passing himself ... more

      • theOneliner.com from Truth Or Consequence, Scotland
  • 25 out of 30 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Jack Black worked in the porn industry (3.5 stars)

    Jack Black doesn't have an affinity with children - he IS a child, albeit one suffering from some serious bouts of ADD. This movie works really well - even ... more

      • N Stafford from England
  • 20 out of 23 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Good fun evening's entertainment

    After watching this twice it still made me laugh out loud. A very funny film, especially as an aging rocker, I found all the rock references hilarious.
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      • Valentino from Enfield, Middx
  • 14 out of 18 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 1 star

    Horrible

    Absolutely the worst film I have ever had the displeasure of sitting through. Jack Black is an objectionable little fatso at the best of times. In this film ... more

      • HuwieSpleen from Falkirk
  • 12 out of 14 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 1 star

    Biggist load of cack I've ever watched in my whole life!! Probably OK if you're under 4years old !!!!

      • Kat#1 from LONDON
  • 9 out of 11 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    school of rock.....rocks

    jack black at his best, they say never work with kids but they were wrong, this is one of the best films this year, so rock on and get this film rolling 4/5

      • marc duffy from england st helens
  • 9 out of 12 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 1 star

    School of c...!!

    Absolute rubbish. Had to watch it as the kids thought it good.

    That's the only age range it would appeal to.

      • bass from Hartlepool
  • 7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    superb.....................

    my teenage son loved this dvd. Dewey Finn is a 30-something slacker with aspirations of being in a successful rock band, but who can't seem to make it ... more

  • 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    Sister Act, with a twist...

    well you've got be inspired by his enthusiasm.. this is basically 'Sister Act' updated with rock music.. whatever that is.. amusing in parts, and ... more

      • Mike Conyard from Gosport, Hampshire
  • 6 out of 8 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    School of Rock rocks! - Jack Black is in his absolute element and I suspect was allowed to do his own thing to a certain degree (Tenacious D fans will know what... more

      • A customer from MALDON
  • Critics' reviews (2)

  • As teacher training films go, The School of Rock is different. It's not just that our hero, Black's quack supply... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
  • 2 stars out of 4

    Boisterous, amiable comedy in an old-fashioned 'let's put on a show' style, enlivened by a few modern twists.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
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