School of Rock
2004
****½
Director: Richard Linklater
Cast: Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Joey Gaydos Jr., Sarah Silverman
Dewey is a die-hard rock fan who is fired from his own band. When he cons himself a job as a substitute teacher, he realises that these prep school kids could form his new band, but first they must be taught how to rock. Jack Black as Dewey provides an ideal mix of verbal and physical comedy, musical skills and, most importantly, attitude. He is the clear star of the show, but the film around him is charming and hilarious.
