School of Rock
Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his straight-A students the finer points of rock 'n' roll and the power of sticking it to the man. But as the school’s stern principal closes in and the Battle of the Bands looms, Dewey risks everything to prove that rock 'n' roll can change lives.
Critics Sentiment
School of Rock performs and wins over the crowd
Ned and police confront Dewey at parents night
The film drops to its lowest point when Dewey's deception is exposed, then soars to its peak with the triumphant Battle of the Bands performance.
School of Rock builds steadily from familiar setup to genuine crowd-pleasing heights, with Jack Black's passionate performance and the kids' musical talents elevating predictable material. The film peaks during its climactic concert sequence, which reviewers found genuinely exciting and emotionally satisfying. While critics noted the formulaic plot elements, Black's infectious energy and authentic love of rock music, combined with strong child performances, created a feel-good experience that transcended its clichés.
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Jack Black
Dewey Finn
Joan Cusack
Rosalie Mullins
Mike White
Ned Schneebly
Sarah Silverman
Patty Di Marco
Miranda Cosgrove
Summer Hathaway
Joey Gaydos Jr.
Zack
Kevin Alexander Clark
Freddy Jones
Rivkah Reyes
Katie
Robert Tsai
Lawrence
Maryam Hassan
Tomika
Aleisha Allen
Alicia
Caitlin Hale
Marta
Brian Falduto
Billy
Z Infante
Gordon
James Hosey
Marco
Angelo Massagli
Frankie
Cole Hawkins
Leonard
Lee Wilkof
Mr. Green
Kate McGregor-Stewart
Mrs. Lemmons
Adam Pascal
Theo
Crew
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