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School of Rock Reviews

2003

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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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  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 ... read more »
  
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  - theOneliner.com
  - Truth Or Consequence, Scotland
  - 17 Mar 2004 at 20:10
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  - 2
  a good film but jack black is annoying
  
  it just seems every film jack black is in he's showing hes a music fan and a film fan, and it just gets old.
  
  the film could've been so much ... read more »
  
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- - cheesekake
  - 760 reviews
  - uk
  - 17 Mar 2012 at 18:42
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  Rock on
  
  this movie ROCKS!!!!!!! Jack Black is starring in one of the best movies ever (says my little sister). The musicis amazing. Rock on
  
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- - a customer
  - 28 Jul 2011 at 21:53
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  - 0
  School of Rockers??
  
  Good rainy day film. Typical Jack Black humour. Nice to see someone brightening up the education system and making school attaendance fun and funky, not just ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 07 Jun 2011 at 13:40
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  School of Rock
  
  Great film for youngsters and early teens who may be feeling a bit down; this film offers hope for those who are struggling to achieve. Excellent film for ... read more »
  
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  - Cambridge
  - 04 Aug 2010 at 11:39
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  school of rock
  
  Jack Black is in his element here. True this film is just another 'feel good, family' thing. But how Amazing! Great talents explode on stage in a film ... read more »
  
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- - paw
  - 2 reviews
  - canterbury
  - 24 Apr 2010 at 11:53
- - 0
  - 2
  Still Rocking
  
  Jack Black in his most recognisable ( still) role as workshy musician Dewey Finn, who, when kicked out of his band, cons a class of rich schoolkids to play in ... read more »
  
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- - muzak
  - 55 reviews
  - Oxford
  - 19 Apr 2010 at 22:23
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  School of Rock
  
  A lot of fun! We've seen this one alone, with teens, with children - it is always fun. Although a 'school film', it is not too 'cute'. ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 02 Mar 2010 at 06:18
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  Roooooooock
  
  As a vehicle for Jack Black's anarchic brand of comedy, School of Rock is absolutely perfect. He is largely at full throttle here and to be fair, it's ... read more »
  
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  - Jammy74
  - 67 reviews
  - Felixstowe, UK
  - 09 Feb 2010 at 17:26
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  School of Rock (2003)
  
  Infectiously enjoyable movie - if you're not rooting for the kids by the end you truly are a miserable git.
  
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- - Teebs
  - 160 reviews
  - Rochester
  - 07 Dec 2009 at 16:38
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  School of Rock
  
  A good film, overall. It is funny and it does hit an honest note (excuse the pun) in the idea of just enjoying yourself, especially in the school environment.<... read more »
  
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- - CJH
  - 159 reviews
  - Dundee
  - 02 Oct 2009 at 14:05
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  - 12
  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 ... read more »
  
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- 3413
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  - theOneliner.com
  - Truth Or Consequence, Scotland
  - 17 Mar 2004 at 20:10
- - 25
  - 5
  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 ... read more »
  
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- - N Stafford
  - England
  - 16 May 2005 at 13:37
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  - 3
  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
  - Enfield, Middx
  - 12 Aug 2004 at 20:00
- - 14
  - 4
  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 ... read more »
  
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- - HuwieSpleen
  - Falkirk
  - 08 Mar 2005 at 13:37
- - 12
  - 2
  Biggist load of cack I...
  
  Biggist load of cack I've ever watched in my whole life!! Probably OK if you're under 4years old !!!!
  
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- - Kat#1
  - LONDON
  - 26 Aug 2004 at 08:10
- - 9
  - 2
  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
  
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- - marc duffy
  - england st helens
  - 14 Sep 2004 at 10:49
- - 9
  - 3
  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.
  
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- - bass
  - Hartlepool
  - 12 Apr 2005 at 14:10
- - 7
  - 0
  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 ... read more »
  
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- - williamsgwynfa
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  - gwaenysgor
  - 14 Feb 2008 at 10:47
- - 6
  - 0
  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 ... read more »
  
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- - Mike Conyard
  - Gosport, Hampshire
  - 09 Jun 2005 at 15:33
- - 6
  - 2
  School of Rock rocks...
  
  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... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - MALDON
  - 21 Jun 2004 at 16:11

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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 ...