SCHOOL OF ROCK is PURE JOY

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Original Movie: School of Rock (2003)

[@holddowna]

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[@chipsthedog1]

If you enjoyed this you should check out The Rocker (2008) The story of a deadbeat uncle who joins his nephews teen band it's funny and heartwarming

[@hinesmaster99]

I liked Orange County

[@Awesomeman14]

Watch Stray

[@pomztoybox6877]

If you're really a bass fan I highly suggest Charles Berthoud's channel. You will not be disappointed.

[@chenryrex]

If you loved this movie, you should look up their reunion on KZbin.

[@warrenpowers108]

The delivery of the "all your children are missing" line is one of my favorite comedic moments in film, lol

[@Dylan_Platt]

It's incredible. Joan Cusack is a treasure.

[@danholmesfilm]

srsly

[@whyit6158]

She's so great hahaha I also love "WOULD YOU LIKE A HUG?!"

[@orangeandblackattack]

Joan and John Cusack are great people. My landlord met Joan at her house in Chicago. I ran into John twice at the Malibu Inn in California. He recognized my Chicago accent right away. Bought me and my wife a round of drinks just to let him know what was going on back in Chi-town. Humble, honest and real.

[@SimsinWonderland]

She’s so brilliant

[@nitrokid]

They had a real life reunion years ago when the kids are older, and played a few songs. It was pretty wholesome. I kinda cried a bit 😂😂😂

[@ThisIsMyFullName]

Yep, I believe you can find it on KZbin somewhere.

[@DemonKingNemo]

The drummy Freddie, his actor Kevin Clark passed away

[@Scuffer00]

And Joey Gaydos Jr. (Zack) was arrested for stealing guitars and selling them in pawn shops

[@ButteredToast32]

@@Scuffer00 damn, that's depressing

[@aTofuJunkie]

​@@ButteredToast32Apparently they all were Sticking It To The Man! 😂

[@whyit6158]

Joan Cusack is everything in this movie lmao. She delivers two of my favorite lines with "WOULD YOU LIKE A HUG?!" and "all of your children are missing 🤷‍♀️"

[@bidishah]

I LOVE HER SO MUCH SHE'S PERFECT IN THIS ❤❤❤

[@archangel0891]

School of Rock is an utter joy. Led Zepplin were notorious for never allowing their music in films until this movie where Jack and the cast sent a begging video to Led Zepplin. Its in the special features and bO0m.. Zep are in School of Rock🤘🏻😁🤘🏻

[@holddowna]

That’s soo cool! I’m so glad they allowed it this movie ROCKS!

[@planetarysolidarity]

And, Jack Black was the MC when Led Zeppelin got their Kennedy Center award.

[@capowable]

RIP Kevin Clark (Freddy) 🤘😔

[@holddowna]

So sad

[@stevenwinterhill3623]

What!! 🤦

[@brettc190]

@@stevenwinterhill3623 Yeah, he was hit by a car while riding his bike in 2021. I was shocked to hear, such a cool guy.

[@ibanezman04]

School Of Rock is a work of genius. Not only is it a genuinely brilliant and comprehensive education in Rock & Roll, it's also utterly hilarious, perfectly cast and extremely well written. Mike White, Jack Black and Richard Linklater deserve so much credit for this film, but also the incredible kids that make up that class. When a film is so quotable like this you know its done its job and then some. There are countless favourite moments I have in this film, but one that always makes me cackle with laughter is the way Joan Cusack delivers "I've just been informed, all of your children are missing". (Also RIP to Kevin Clark who sadly passed away 2 years ago at just 32 years old.)

[@panamafloyd1469]

Raises a glass for Kevin. Gone way too soon.

[@b.u.l.1734]

Jack Black has actually a comedy-rock band called "Tenacious D" (sort for Tenacious Defense). He and his best friend Kyle Gass formed it in 1994.

[@holddowna]

Love this! Ya ok I’ve heard of Tenacious D

[@KennethSorling]

It kinda breaks my heart that there are people out there still who need to be told about Tenacious D. Don't they know they performed The Greatest Song In The World? And beat a Demon at his own game.

[@NiceDudeMovieNight]

This is one of those movies we WISH we haven't seen so we could make a reaction video to it 😂 Absolutely adore this movie!

[@holddowna]

Such a good movie!!!

[@Dylan_Platt]

Hey, funny seeing you dudes here! I too wish you could react to this one. If you haven't seen it, High Fidelity is great and is also full of young Jack Black musicality.

[@rollotomassi6232]

"Aren't you tired of letting people push you around!" says Patty while pushing Ned around.

[@zmarko]

Jack Black also sings & plays rhythm guitar for the band Tenacious D...which was also a show on HBO, and also a film "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny".

[@Thunderer0872]

100% a must if you enjoyed this then Pick of Destiny is a total required film for the music and the cameo's such a funny movie.

[@c1ph3rpunk]

Their rendition of the Star Trek theme is a work of art.

[@marcjames95]

Such a classic, and all super talented musicians! RIP Kevin Clark (Freddie)

[@lorivera94]

"Would you tell Picasso to sell his guitars?" 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@holddowna]

Died!

[@stevenwinterhill3623]

The way he says it 🤣🤣

[@Damian_HENRY]

Would you? I wouldn't

[@theBlackfish_]

They actually did a reunion concert 7 years ago. Most of these kids are actually playing and singing in this movie. It's up on youtube

[@holddowna]

Cool!

[@trottheblackdog]

I was teaching guitar at the time, and used this movie as inspiration for the kids. One kid wanted to learn Zak's song and he crushed it! Then later we had a summer program called School of Rock and I rehearsed a band of kids on like three or four tunes, and we did a concert for the parents. They ate it up! That was a great summer.

[@ismaelvargas-osiris6108]

"The sister act" is another movie about one person impersonating as someone else and changing people's lives through music, with some big redemption for the main character. Highly recommended. 👌

[@bidishah]

Yes yes one of my favourite movies!

[@TrashPandaActual]

Ames, if you want to see Summer Hathaway in the future... She's iCarly, Miranda Cosgrove.

[@candicelitrenta8890]

A sad note: The kid, Freddy was on his bike in the last couple of years and he was hit by a car and killed

[@holddowna]

So sad

[@kenharness1417]

Yes the kids are actual musicians. There's a video on You Tube where Jack and the kids did a ten year reunion. Unfortunately, Freddy got hit by a car and killed in 2021. RIP Kevin Clark.

[@andrewgrossman4982]

Wait. Wait. Wait… when you listed the Jack Black movies it dawned on me, you’ve never seen TROPIC THUNDER??? Ames, I think you would love it. It’s one of the more reacted to films for very good reasons. I highly recommend it. Try going in to it as blind as possible. As for this reaction, like all your reactions, it rocked! (See what I did there?) Keep up the great work!

[@holddowna]

Thanks for watching!! Haha oh tropic thunder!

[@user-lunacy]

Stick it to the man destroyed you 😂😂😂 your laugh is infectious

[@holddowna]

It DID!!! Hahahahha aww thanks for watching with me!

[@user-lunacy]

@@holddowna I have to admit I have watched this movie multiple times so the real reason was to see your smile and hear your laughter since they are both beautiful, all I know is you seem genuine and that's hard to find. Thanks for giving me a reason to smile, this world needs more exceptional women like you

[@exoterric]

NACHOOOOoooooo.... These and "Be Kind, Rewind" are my favorite jack black films. Really deep, moving films despite being suuuuper silly.

[@SSIronHeart]

This should be a class. When you think about it Jack black is the best teacher ever. He found rols for everyone. Something they loved, and souther were good at. At he let it grow and he encouraged them. When the little guy wanted to make the outfits, DO IT! You don't wanna be a roadie wanna be a manager? DO IT! wanna sing? DO IT! He never stopped encouraging these kids. He found what they liked and what they were good at and told them to be the best at it. Fun fact the band got back together for a few shows with Jack black like 10 years after this movie

[@peterjackson4763]

Great film, but I would have hated a teacher like that.

[@joycepalm9190]

A real life professional musician has been teaching a kids rock music school in my city for years. A few made a living playing music. Others just stayed off the streets and their lives were enriched and happier for it.

[@holddowna]

Love THIS!!!!

[@mwrench4185]

Has to be my favorite credits scene in any movie. So fun.

[@The_Dudester]

"School of Rock" (the actual school) had it's beginnings in 1996, but prior to the movie, the school only had one actual location. After the movie came out, locations popped up all over the place. Videos from the past few years shows that these kids in the program are really great.

[@RoGueNavy]

We have one in Dallas!

[@guintar6661]

Got one in my city just a few years ago!

[@jpbliss1]

Yep! My son was in the Norfolk, VA School of Rock for a while...got to meet members of Heart. It was a great opportunity for him!

[@colinbrannon2051]

That’s amazing

[@BauerBorn]

One of my all time favorites. The reunions are awesome to watch as well. RIP to Kevin Clark who played Freddy Jones. He’ll forever live on through this film!

[@magicbrownie1357]

One of my favorite comedies of all time. The fact that I'm an aging rocker and ex-teacher has "nothing" to do with that.

[@holddowna]

Hahaha this movie is so awesome!

[@moisesBTW]

This movie is incredible. This is just Jack Black lifting this kids up and telling them stop listening to 'the man' and do what their passionate about. Every single one had a place, no one was left out and EVERYONE was embraced. This is a gem of a movie. I had this movie on DVD and some of the kids did the commentary, it was so wholesome.

[@Curraghmore]

It's funny to think that both of Jack Black's parents were NASA engineers/rocket scientists. Safe to say little Jack chose a different path.

[@cajunsushi]

I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s with a lot of this music. Back when public schools were teaching music, band and choir. Wood, metal and electric shops. After school programs for kids were normal and fun. We need to get back to investing in the next generations again. Btw, this movie does Rock..

[@HelloMisterJAMWAH]

One of the all time best feel good movies. When Tomika takes the mic on stage, I'm in tears every time.

[@kitkompo]

Joan Cusack deserves an Oscar, because she went from The Addams Family Values to this wholesome roll of lovable School Principal. She has the talent and the range… just please give her what she has earned! ❤

[@bossfan49]

Neither one are Oscar deserving roles.

[@artursandwich1974]

I agree with you on Joan Cusack. I've loved her since "Toys" came out and I saw it in the movie theatre

[@nsasupporter7557]

Toys is a very forgotten movie

[@artursandwich1974]

@@nsasupporter7557 unfortunately. Do you think - on purpose? Too foreseeing? #bring "Toys" to people!

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@artursandwich1974 idk 🤷‍♂️ I say that because no one ever talks about it. You’re one of the only people who’s ever brought it up, so for that you should be proud lol

[@canman87]

This movie is two hours of Jack Black teaching those kids (and people in general, including the viewer) to be confident in who they are and to pursue the things you're passionate about without worrying about getting approval from others. And you'll notice that he never hesitated to let the couple of kids that wanted to change their role in the band, to change their role in the band. For example, the one kid that wanted to be the band's stylist rather than be part of security; Dewey just said, with no absolutely zero hesitation, "Of course you can, Fancy Pants." No judgments, no weird looks, no questions about why that's what he wanted... he just let him do it. It's a great movie with a lot of teachable moments that everyone can benefit from. I really loved how much this movie got you smiling and laughing 😊

[@holddowna]

🤣🤘🏽thanks so much for watching with me!

[@camerondooley1693]

As a bass player, when you said you loved Bass, I immediately subbed. Made my day!

[@Mr-gg8ek]

The music director for this film was Jim O’Rourke of Sonic Youth, one of the greatest and most creative bands of all time.

[@trekranger]

The rock guy trying to score with the principal is an honest to go U.S. congressman.

[@Fast_Eddy_Magic]

I love how she sips her beer when he takes her to the bar. I think you're the only reactor to this movie I've seen who even noticed it. Thank you.

[@holddowna]

HAHHA! I love joan! She brings so much nuance to her characters!

[@seventhsonmedia]

In my opinion, this is one of THE most influential movies made in the 21st century. Before this film was released, most kids had no appreciation whatsoever for music that was made before they were born. School of Rock is single-handedly responsible for kids today listening to Zeppelin, AC/DC and the Stones.

[@ZackHamlin1]

As cheesy as they are, the Guitar Hero video games as well.

[@TTM9691]

That is absolutely ridiculous, every line of this comment. It's a great movie, but everything you just said is fiction fantasy. ESPECIALLY when you're talking about Zeppelin, AC/DC and (to a lesser extent) The Stones. Those bands have NEVER gone out of style, every generation discovers them, through a whole variety of avenues (first and foremost, their parents and their older brothers and sisters). In the 80s, those bands continued to be big, in the 90s same exact thing. Amy knew all the songs being referenced (even knew who Lemmy was), and had never seen the movie (although she had played Guitar Hero. Probably as much of an influence, if not more than this movie). I'm not saying the influence was negligible, but that's completely idiotic. I worked at the club they filmed the first scene of this movie (I was there), we had the real School Of Rock playing there, like, the next year, doing an all Zappa show.

[@TrentLogston]

You should watch Unbroken truly one of the greatest war stories ever if you liked hacksawridge you’ll love this movie

[@mynameisnotearl4383]

The movie was writing for Jack black coz of his love for music. He’s in a band called tenacious d they are the greatest and of all time lol

[@FlamesCagney]

Love when Joan Cusack stands in the corner.

[@ismaelvargas-osiris6108]

Jack IS a great musician, mainly bc of the passion he puts in his music. When you're in the mood for some nonsensical comedy, you should try "Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny". That's Jack Black in his purest form.

[@Tonyrayyt]

"Without music, life would be a mistake."

[@ThistleAndSea]

Fun one, Ames!! Really enjoyed watching this one with you. Face melted, LOL! Thanks for sharing it. 🙂

[@00rabbit7]

This movie is just the best, but also I saw the musical on Broadway and seeing talented kids play live instruments in the Winter Garden theatre was so freaking amazing I bought a ticket to see it again the very next day. And Alex Brightman brought every bit of the energy and humor and spunk that Jack Black did, I have no idea how he could do that 8 times a week

[@ViPro2023]

Unfortunately Freddy Jones passed away a couple years ago.

[@dnish6673]

I think Jack Black is probably really close to his own character here (he is a good musician, BTW).

[@holddowna]

Love it!

[@marktallentire3464]

15:57 Irony is, Miranda Cosgrove can REALLY sing! She had to have a lesson on how to sing badly for that one scene 😂

[@JTidiotboy]

It's always funny to me how much people hate Sarah Silverman's character. Like yeah she's overbearing and blunt but I feel like almost all of us would be the exact same way if we had a roommate who slept in constantly, had no job, and was months behind on rent. Dewey is a great character and I love him but he really did walk all over Ned in the beginning. And Ned kinda let himself be a doormat. Calling the cops was a really shitty thing to do though. I'll say that.

[@holddowna]

I think a lot of us would be - but she’s super heightened for the movie

[@budwilliams6590]

What happened to band of brothers? Too much for you?

[@besupaaa]

Joan Cusack in this movie changed something in me.

[@A-AronX]

RIP Freddy Jones :( one of my favorite movies

[@harveybojangle475]

33:30=In the spirit of rock history, "Edge of Seventeen" is a song from Stevie Nicks' solo career. But, FWM would later incorporate her song into their concerts!

[@lilyschaff2112]

A legendary movie

[@9.9.9_editz]

Watch the movie click with Adam Sandler

[@moxieone6816]

Mike White said he wrote this specifically for Jack Black. Oh and season 2 of TWL was Awesome (Jack Black voice)

[@artursandwich1974]

I hope you made yourself a screenshot from the green board diagram of History of Rock that Jack was teaching. Now you can follow it and make up on any cracks in your rock knowledge.

[@holddowna]

It’s such a good diagram!!!!

[@danholmesfilm]

Congrats, this vid made it on my legendary "Reactions" playlist lol But srsly great vid, you should do more comedies you have a great laugh :)

[@chubziest]

Watch Be Kind, Rewind. One of Jack Black's best movies

[@holddowna]

I must!

[@shanec3610]

Omg me and my brother watched this movie so much when it came out wow thank you for this awesome call back to my childhood

[@donovanmedieval]

Summer looks like my neice at that age.

[@michaelanderson1476]

One of the most greatest films ever made in the history of the world 🌎 ❤ 🎶🎙🎸🎹🥁🎷😉😊😇😎💪👏🙌🙏👍🎉

[@jimglenn6972]

Holding down an A in School of Rock. Your laugh is contagious! You really figured out what was happening very fast yet that didn’t make less fun. I really liked your take on it and I subscribed!

[@holddowna]

Thanks so much for the SUB! means a lot! I loved this movie! Thanks for watching with me!!!

[@robertrouse4503]

As someone with kids I know Summer later had her own series called iCarly.

[@holddowna]

That’s cool!

[@Fast_Eddy_Magic]

St. Margarita's Hospital! 😂

[@user-EricWatson55]

Sarah Silverman plays a "Yoko-Ono" type character in this.

[@holddowna]

I see

[@AdamPasztory1]

She actually does an incredible job adding nuance to a very unlikable character!

[@aussierhino471]

Wonderful reaction - you made me laugh as much as the movie did. My son when he was around 9 or 10 could recite every line of this movie, so I saw it once or twice! And he would ask me about all the classic rock references in it (most of which I grew up with), so it was a joy to show him.

[@thustra07]

Your energy is infectious!

[@pandyssianrat]

Man, if you like comedies you've GOT to watch Edgar Wright's movies. The Cornetto Trilogy, Scott Pilgrim and Baby Driver. I think you'll love them!

[@theironherder]

I s'pose that I will eventually tire of complimenting you on the heart that you evince each and every reaction. But I'm not there yet. 1. Coincidentally, maybe, but probably not, there is (or was) a string of franchises called "School of Rock", with music videos published on YT. Based on inadequate sampling, my favorite is the LA franchise's cover of California Dreamin'. 2. There are a handful of YT videos showing a cast reunion. And yes, many of the cast grew up to be terrific musicians. 3. Also, I found a JPEG on the internet, probably a screen capture, showing the chalkboard's family tree of rock bands.

[@jamesrichardson3322]

10:55 That Miranda Cosgrove aka Summer, she was on I carly on Nickelodeon Channel. Why I know this ? Because I have a daughter. 13:55 I am a bassist Double Upright/ Electric Bass 😁.

[@jameshenner5831]

what I found on KZbin today: School of Rock Reunion jam session. It's called "Long Way To The Top" - School of Rock Reunion Concert LIVE. It's from 8 years ago.

[@Elettelen]

Great movie and great reaction. Greetings from Hungary. I would love to see your reaction to Nightwish - Ghost Love Score (Live at Wacken 2013).

[@TheDivayenta]

This movie kicked off School of Rock schools all over the country! Now listen to AC/DC’s “ It’s a Long Way to the Top if You Wanna Rock n Roll”!!!!!!! With Bon Scott on vocals. ❤😂

[@brianhildreth9099]

You're just awesome. So entertaining. Easy to watch. Thank you.

[@ajaurok]

If you haven't watched The Lord of The Rings films yet, do it! BIIG recommendation!!!! see with a friend!

[@thunderstruck5484]

Great movie, check out Jack in “Bernie” 2011, true story also starring Mathew McConaughey, another great movie thanks

[@alexsoares5799]

It was very sad to read the news of the death of Kevin Clark, who played the drummer. Just 32 years old, in a bicycle accident. Joey Gaydos Jr (Zack) also faced some serious problems, being arrested four times for stealing musical instruments to buy drugs. But that's it, every band has its problems and tragedies, but the music can't stop.

[@johncarpenter3751]

He’s definitely a musician and if you want the movie/documentary of Jack Black then you need to see Tenacious D The pick of Destiny. It’s basically the chronicle of the rise of Jack Blacks band Tenacious D

[@rolandzamora4040]

If you like watching kids rock out, check out the O'Keefe music foundation playing 46 and 2 by Tool

[@thejamppa]

Tenacious D and pick of Destiny is like this just take out kids, add pot, devil, increase age rating due much more adult language... then just let loose and watch Jack Black goes wild with Kyle Gass and insane cameo's. I just loved when Ames face light when bass came into play.

[@nathanhassen9830]

Loads of other jay and silent bob movies to find, the crazy journey begins, you have now introduced yourself, to the phenomena that is...jay and silent bob ...and a clerks 2

[@KennethSorling]

If this great movie has a flaw, it might be making you hate Sarah Silverman. You shouldn't. She's an absolutely great comedian. And she's got zero fear. Zip. None. Nada. Check out her Stand-Up Show 'Jesus Is Magic' for example. Rude, Crude, and brilliant! And in Judd Apatow's 'Funny People' she did a cameo as herself and told just about the funniest joke I ever heard. And no, I won't spoil it here.

[@justAman548]

Either a lot of people have notifications on or this popped up on people recommended or this channel and the subs are just that goodZ but 9k views in under 10 hours on a channel that has less 100k (59k subs) subs is NUTS!

[@lordheru1]

Years ago, a girl living in my building gave me the DVD of S.O.R. and I have to say I never laughed so much. Jack Black and all the kids are awesome sauce ❤

[@aTofuJunkie]

Jack Black is amazing as a Dramatic Actor as well. I highly recommend King Kong (2005).

[@AntiHeroLBC]

I had a calculus professor in college who also plays the keyboard for a prog rock band and he was a good professor and his band's music is amazing. That dude found a way to teach and keep his musician dreams alive so it's possible. Honestly, this movie is basically Jack Black telling kids that it's okay to be themselves and I love it! Fun fact: they had to do a lot of extra takes on this movie because Jack kept making the child actors crack up on set by being himself

[@madzec]

Actually kids played instruments for REAL and they had reunion concerts pretty recently I think..... Sadly kid that played drummer died several years ago in bike accident. And several of them are still playing I think like girl that is playing bas I think actually that she is stand up comedian now but did released some albums...

[@sheltend]

Summer was played by Miranda Cosgrove; she was iCarly on TV for quite awhile (my kids watched her show) & has released some albums.

[@CanadaDan]

This is such a wholesome, funny and awesome movie. The kids must've had a blast and what's even better is that it seems they kept in touch thru the years, they had a reunion, a few yrs ago, with the exception of Freddie (drums) as he sadly passed away. I'm sure that will keep them united and they will pay their respects from time to time. Such an awesome movie. Loved the reaction btw

[@Average_CoD_Clips]

Jack Black is the coolest celebrity in my opinion, and Tenacious D is the greatest band of all time ❤ Tribute has a pretty funny video with a sneaky Celebrity Cameo and some good physical comedy. 😁

[@jordandavenport5784]

Someone did a great video about how only Jack Black could sell a movie about a man conning children for 6 months. I believe him. He's a treasure.

[@audiogarden21]

"How 'bout pig rectum". I've seen this movie a dozen times and still almost choked to death on my Thanksgiving leftovers.

[@johncarpenter3751]

I haven’t played my guitar in a year….. I gave up 😢 For context, I opened up for avenged sevenfold in 2004

[@stevetanner3019]

I thought it was funny that in the movie Summer couldn’t sing. She (Miranda Cosgrove) is the only one in the movie other than Jack who’s had a successful recording career.

[@armyveteran729]

R.I.P. to the kid who played the drummer Freddy Jones who died a couple years ago getting hit by a car 🤘✊️❤️

[@daniurquhart3805]

Personally i find dewey to be hypocritical in this movie. He means well but to force Zach to emote the 'proper ways' onstage and then calling it Zach's passion several times when it's clear all Zach wants to do is vibe is pretty annoying, especially bc Dewey sees himself as different if not better than Zach's dad in that sense. To a greater extent, Dewey telling everyone constantly about how music and rocking is about passion and having fun and being yourself and then doing a 180 treating them like stage props telling them the proper way is just obnoxiously hypocritical to me.

[@y.u.n.gg_tellyy]

I’m here cause I’m simply addicted to watching this movie😭😭😭😭and I don’t feel bad about it