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maynard0012 · 10-06-2003, 07:20 PM

Anyone else seen this? I thought it was pretty funny, although cheesy at a few parts (the ending) it was enjoyable, the characters were fun, and it may open some people's eyes to the world of rock and roll.

Food Eater Lad · 10-06-2003, 07:43 PM

I just came from the theater. I was talking about how many kids would like this movie vs how many adults. I dont even think that kids would know any of these songs or bands mentioned in the movie.

Lasereth · 10-06-2003, 08:04 PM

Yeah, I haven't seen it, but Ebert said that the adults would probably like it better than the kids.

-Lasereth

Eowyn_Vala · 10-06-2003, 09:38 PM

I watched it and I agree that adults might like it better because of the music. Personally I thought it was okay. I wouldn't go see it twice in theaters but I might rent it when it comes out.

Dr.Who · 10-06-2003, 10:22 PM

Very good movie. Laugh many times.
Rock on!

quest1mark · 10-07-2003, 07:00 AM

it was a good movie with a few laughs. but throughout the movie i kept thinking, "this would never happen in real life".

i gotta stop over analyzing these movies.

YaWhateva · 10-07-2003, 08:53 AM

I loved that movie, saw it at a screening before it came out and then saw it again opening night. Jack Black is the man.

sadatx · 10-07-2003, 10:39 AM

Jack Black is funny, but can get annoying, however, I think is was a stroke of genius to pair him with the kids. It's their interaction that makes the movie.

Great light comedy, by the way. And that ending concert scene rocks. Kind of reminds me of the concert scene in Revenge of the Nerds.

Food Eater Lad · 10-07-2003, 06:57 PM

After thinking about it I realised why I liked it better than I thought was that he was a lousy teacher. I was ready to be insulted that some guy could come off the street and be a great teacher with no previous desire, or training. But when I saw that he continually flubbed his teaching duties, except when it came to rock, i started to enjoy the movie.
Now I know that sounds weird, but I am a teacher. I would have been a bit insulted to see this movie turn into "loser becomes the greatest teacher" type of film.

And by the way, I have worked with teachers like Mr BLack, but before he became interested in teaching Rock.

costello · 10-07-2003, 11:17 PM

"now raise the goblet of rock"

holy hell that movie was funny. i liked how they worked in a sort of brief history of rock throughout it ... and it was actually accurate!

and i love jack black, in my stereo or on my tv :P

wondash · 10-08-2003, 04:38 AM

Enjoyable buy not great. Both my kids liked it. The basic premise has been done MANY times before. If you like Jack Black, you'll like the movie!

Astrocloud · 10-10-2003, 06:44 PM

I hate to say it because I love Jack Black's music (Tenacious D) But except for the music I thought this movie was dull. Sorry for any so offended.

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Originally posted by costello
"now raise the goblet of rock"

Okay, so that scene made the movie. It was really good and I liked it... I didn't like the movie -nonetheless- but THAT scene was good.

Lebell · 10-11-2003, 02:16 AM

Fairly amusing, but I probably won't by the DVD.

3.5 of 5 stars.

10-06-2003, 07:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
maynard0012 Upright	School of Rock (possible spoilers) Anyone else seen this? I thought it was pretty funny, although cheesy at a few parts (the ending) it was enjoyable, the characters were fun, and it may open some people's eyes to the world of rock and roll.

10-06-2003, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Yeah, I haven't seen it, but Ebert said that the adults would probably like it better than the kids. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

10-06-2003, 09:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Eowyn_Vala Insane Location: There's no place like home..	I watched it and I agree that adults might like it better because of the music. Personally I thought it was okay. I wouldn't go see it twice in theaters but I might rent it when it comes out. __________________ Cain: I know what you're doing. I've lead troops into battle before. DG: And, how am I doing? Cain: Well, there's less hugging when I do it

10-07-2003, 07:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
quest1mark Insane	it was a good movie with a few laughs. but throughout the movie i kept thinking, "this would never happen in real life". i gotta stop over analyzing these movies. __________________ Best told at a place called...the TFP. on a quest...

10-07-2003, 08:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
YaWhateva Friend Location: New Mexico	I loved that movie, saw it at a screening before it came out and then saw it again opening night. Jack Black is the man. __________________ “If the Americans go in and overthrow Saddam Hussein and it's clean, he has nothing, I will apologize to the nation, and I will not trust the Bush administration again.” - Bill O'Reilly "This is my United States of Whateva!"

10-06-2003, 07:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Food Eater Lad Banned	I just came from the theater. I was talking about how many kids would like this movie vs how many adults. I dont even think that kids would know any of these songs or bands mentioned in the movie.

10-06-2003, 10:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dr.Who Insane Location: Part Unknow	Very good movie. Laugh many times. Rock on!

10-07-2003, 10:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
sadatx Psycho	Jack Black is funny, but can get annoying, however, I think is was a stroke of genius to pair him with the kids. It's their interaction that makes the movie. Great light comedy, by the way. And that ending concert scene rocks. Kind of reminds me of the concert scene in Revenge of the Nerds.

10-07-2003, 06:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
Food Eater Lad Banned	After thinking about it I realised why I liked it better than I thought was that he was a lousy teacher. I was ready to be insulted that some guy could come off the street and be a great teacher with no previous desire, or training. But when I saw that he continually flubbed his teaching duties, except when it came to rock, i started to enjoy the movie. Now I know that sounds weird, but I am a teacher. I would have been a bit insulted to see this movie turn into "loser becomes the greatest teacher" type of film. And by the way, I have worked with teachers like Mr BLack, but before he became interested in teaching Rock.

10-07-2003, 11:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
costello Insane Location: Tucson	"now raise the goblet of rock" holy hell that movie was funny. i liked how they worked in a sort of brief history of rock throughout it ... and it was actually accurate! and i love jack black, in my stereo or on my tv :P __________________ "They don't even know what it is to be a fan. Y'know? To truly love some silly little piece of music, or some band, so much that it hurts." -Almost Famous

10-08-2003, 04:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
wondash Psycho	Enjoyable buy not great. Both my kids liked it. The basic premise has been done MANY times before. If you like Jack Black, you'll like the movie!

10-11-2003, 02:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
Lebell Cracking the Whip Location: Sexymama's arms...	Fairly amusing, but I probably won't by the DVD. 3.5 of 5 stars. __________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." – C. S. Lewis The ONLY sponsors we have are YOU! Please Donate!