I absolutely loved SCHOOL OF ROCK!! | First Time Reaction

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[@symeonnoemys6838]

Fun fact; the kid who said "I'm not cool enough to be in a band" said that during his audition and was partly the reason why he got the role

[@gregdrake5069]

Nope. It happened during filming

[@symeonnoemys6838]

whoops@@gregdrake5069

[@docsavage8640]

Who gives a shit?

[@shaun4314]

Even if some info is wrong (I have no idea) its always funny when that comment still gets more likes than the one correcting it. Most people don't care about the details we can just appreciate a classic line spoken by a badass piano wizard.

[@zach4627]

No it was when he was in Florida. He said it to Obama

[@williammccormick984]

This movie is literally just Jack Black telling kids to believe in themselves through music for 90 minutes. It's fantastic.

[@TheLanceUppercut]

One of the most wholesome movies ever. The way Jack Black and the kids interact with each other is so effing heartwarming.

[@d.jparer5184]

He's also giving them lifelong problems with authority and teaching them to lie to their parents lol

[@hermunkulus]

Hard to believe we just passed the twenty years anniversary of this. RIP Kevin Clark (Freddy)

[@docsavage8640]

Why? No access to calendars?

[@hermunkulus]

@@docsavage8640 Of course I do. It means time has flown by. It feels like yesterday when the ten year anniversary reunion/concert happened.

[@Angelicwings1]

So sad. May he rock wherever he is

[@theholyhorehay]

I had the biggest crush on him when this came out. Was so sad to hear he passed

[@MegaForrestgump]

This is, perhaps, Jack Black's best role. Love this movie.

[@dedcowbowee]

This and Tropic Thunder for me.

[@joeblankenship377]

JB from Tenacious D for me.

[@Stuffthatsfunny1]

Literally no one else could have done this role any better

[@telemperor]

Obviously none of you have seen him in The Jackal which is his most iconic role.

[@MegaForrestgump]

@@telemperor of course I saw him in The Jackal. But his part was so small. He was better in Cable Guy.

[@Shawaeon]

It's such a wholesome fun movie. Someone probably has recommended it already but you should watch their reunion live performance.

[@jeremyortiz2927]

I saw this in a flight terminal coming back from a deployment. There was about 20 of us waiting for the C-130, and none of us had seen the movie before. Sadly, they stopped the movie with about 10 minutes left. It was a huge disappointment for all of us. 😂

[@RugNug]

Same thing happened to me with Stepbrothers. 🤣 Boats and Hoes. 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheEmeraldSword86]

When I first saw School of Rock, I didn't realize it was a comedy. I laughed so much, and I had so much fun watching it. It's so good!

[@docsavage8640]

You thought you were laughing at a serious dramatic film?

[@TheEmeraldSword86]

@docsavage8640 I wouldn't really say that. Until my teacher showed it to my class, I didn't even know it existed. I saw the show on nickelodeon and liked it. I then saw the movie, which had the same plot as the show. I then realized it was a comedy a few minutes in.

[@crealkillr]

When did you realize it was a comedy? If you laughed, wouldnt you think its a comedy?

[@TheEmeraldSword86]

@crealkillr I think I realized it was a comedy either if my teacher told me or I saw Jack Black was the lead. Both are possible, but I realized it quickly either way.

[@crappleindusuries]

This is the movie that Jack Black is most proud of and it changed how music teachers have taught lessons since it's release.

[@docsavage8640]

Citation needed.

[@treetopjones737]

its= possessive it's= it is

[@Plexippuspetersi92]

​@@docsavage8640Nice to see real cunt! Welcome!

[@ApocalypticHamTacos]

If you want to hear more of Jack Black singing, please check out Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny!!! It's one of my favorites

[@Scottie_S]

Master Exploder!

[@killianlpc]

Jack Black hams it up mercilessly in a role that was absolutely made for him. Right from the very start when he tries to jump into the non- existent mosh pit you know this is going to be great. Being a musician myself, and having been around guys like this even makes it more fun. Some great bits in this film especially when he can't spell his name on the blackboard, and he says to the kids about Led Zepplin 'don't tell me you guys never got the Led out'. Sarah Silverman is great as the the nagging girlfriend, and real satisfying ending. Just a great fun film.

[@treetopjones737]

Good moment in there that she tells him to stand up for himself, and he finally does stand up to her constant control.

[@daved2352]

According to Max Brooks his mother Anne Bancroft saw Jack Black in a school play when he was a teenager and said he was the next Marlon Brando cos he had such charisma and acting skill from a young age. That's why he can really ham it up and over play a part and still make it work.

[@austinpena5605]

This film helped me get into the genre of Rock and I am forever grateful

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

You might like videos from a real school of rock, Okeefe Music School. The videos of the kids playing are on KZbin.

[@brianbigley1986]

Blessed with the ROCK!!!!

[@Fmanzo10]

@@Deathbird_MitchI second or third this depending on where we are. They do some amazing work for sure. The Slipknot series they do is some of the best stuff out there.

[@ArthurX-eg8bc]

You have chosen the path of pain... It's a long way to the top, if you want to Rock & Roll.

[@tmytyson]

Quick fun fact: the guy playing Spider (the shirtless guitarist from No Vacancy) eventually became a District Attorney in the State of Texas.

[@richieclean]

That's a fact alright, but it wasn't that quick and I've heard facts that are more fun.

[@treetopjones737]

It would be a fun fact if he still wore the SOR outfit as a DA.

[@jargent117]

Hey addie love your reactions,may i suggest tenacious d and the pick of destiny for your next jack black reaction i think its a movie you would really enjoy 🙂

[@mb8132]

Absolutely love Joan Cusack in this

[@80s_kid]

Jack's best movie, no question. Not just because of the acting but huge respect to him and the creative team for the way they portrayed rock music and the enthusiasm for playing music. And the message is "stand up for what you believe in". As a guitarist, this is level 10 for me. (Tenacious D is also good but I like SOR better because of its enthusiasm and the "educational layer".)

[@crispy_338]

I quote this movie daily. I love it so much 😂

[@BoboftheOldeWays]

It's scary how talented Jack Black is. Dude can do almost anything entertainment-wise.

[@rhaegostheskydragon1760]

@Addie Counts if you liked the movie, and we know you did, look up the School of Rock reunion concert

[@riolkin]

Addie you should check out the reunion concert these guys did a few years ago. All these kids grown up and playing music with Jack Black was super cool to watch.

[@kharma7755]

supposedly they are planning another one.. looking forward to it

[@OneArmedRetroGamer]

Sadly, the drummer died in 21. He was hit by a car while riding his bike I know Becca Brown, the bassist, had a yt channel. She has an amazing voice

[@MicksKicks-]

the girl with the weight issue is a singer now and has released an album

[@sethrickard2154]

I'm pretty sure the guitarist ended up in jail

[@boofyguy]

@@sethrickard2154 I can't get behind people making up lies like that. Jeez

[@stevetanner3019]

I always thought it was funny how in the movie Summer couldn’t sing yet in real life, she (Miranda Cosgrove from iCarly fame) is a successful pop singer.

[@OhnnyTsunami]

Ahhh yes, a true "classic" of sorts lol, I remember in grade school when the library would give out book binders from this movie 🥹 great memories 👏🏽 love your content Addie 🙏🏽

[@chand911]

It's sad to admit, but I think 20 years is long enough for a class lol.

[@thatpatrickguy3446]

A great movie, and I adore Joan Cusack in this movie. 🙂 "Mad? I'm FURIOUS!" 😀

[@sbunc92]

The kid playing the drummer unfortunately died a few years ago in a traffic accident. And the kid playing the guitarist has had a lot of personal issues.

[@zontomukt]

i actually rewatch this movie a lot and it was during one of my rewatches i went on twitter when the credits were playing just to hear the news of his passing. i was so stunned, such a shame. seemed like a cool dude and was a cool ass drummer.

[@vikmarquez]

Great reaction and one his best movies ever. Also Nacho Libre is one his all time greats too!! Also helping children ❤

[@nealhoffman7518]

Have you seen High Fidelity?

[@mikefetterman6782]

One of Jack Black's breakout roles was with Joan Cusack's brother John, in the movie HIGH FIDELITY.

[@Bill_pierre]

"Teacher-student confidentiality." "And I know I've touched them." "Your kids are missing." Y'all itching to get hurt, eh? Lol

[@Fuzz32]

The funniest part of this movie imo is when Summer sings. In truth Miranda Cosgrove is a very good singer. She sang the theme song for her own show iCarly.

[@brand0n801]

RIP to Kevin Clark (aka Freddy) 🙏🏼

[@PrimeGlaz]

Hey Addie, i don't know if you take request via comments but can I recommend you watch Tenacious D in the pick of destiny please.

[@Caseytify]

I was going to definitely skip this one until I saw the trailer, which convinced my to watch. Boy, was I surprised! Joan Cusack was marvelous. Summer is played by Miranda Cosgrove. She later released her own album. Her voice may sound familiar because she played Margo in Despicable Me.

[@TFT-JF]

Amanda Cosgrove became iCarly after this movie.

[@darylnelms1654]

Fun Fact, Summer, aka Miranda Cosgrove, the girl that couldn’t sing, later became a famous pop singer and popular actress.

[@evilwelshman]

Seeing Miranda Cosgrove (Summer) as such a wee baby makes me feel old. 🧓🧓

[@Karvan420]

This movie is great, if you want to see a movie that uses more of his own songs, i strongly recommend " Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny"

[@tofersiefken]

Treat yourself to a reaction of Tenacios D in The Pick of Destiny (2006 starring Jack Black and Kyle Gass in their band Tenacious D). If you love Jack Black as a singer & musician, you'll have a great time.

[@3rdOption-l9t]

🎸PICK OF DESTINY - You MUST react to The Pick of Destiny.😈 As a former sub, who took an electric guitar to every class I worked in, and subbed for music to math to science and the rest, worked the worst schools in the district, and used music as a mechanism for classroom management (Metallica, AC⚡DC, etc), Jack Black in this movie is a personal hero.💪🎵 🥰I reveled in your delight as this movie developed.🎉 🤘"Rock is not The Devil's work 🤘It's magical and rad" If you don't know, JB and Kage will teach you. 💜Tenacious D - The Pick of Destiny🎶

[@redensign]

if you like this check out 'high fidelity'. jack black's great in it.

[@kevinmassey1164]

High Fidelity

[@TheWizardsTales]

I passed high school geography because of the Animaniacs "Nations of the World," "The Presidents," and "The States and their Capitols."

[@LightsCameraJake]

"jack black as himself" The movie.

[@bossfan49]

Kevin Clark (Freddie "Spazzy McGee" Jones) sadly was killed in an accident a few years ago. A vehicle hit him while he was riding his bike.

[@artursandwich1974]

The iconic JB movie is "Tenacious D - the Pick of Destiny" and you may not go without seeing it.

[@Fast_Eddy_Magic]

When he takes her to the bar, I love how she sips her beer, like she's never had it before. 😂 Comedy genius that's largely overlooked.

[@alextan1478]

I just watched this movie last Friday and I enjoyed it. This is NOW my favorite Jack Black movie alongside King Kong (2005).

[@alextan1478]

Speaking of Jack Black, I have three movie suggestions: The Jackal (1997) with Bruce Willis & Richard Gere, Enemy of the State (1998) with Will Smith & Gene Hackman, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer & directed by Tony Scott, and the EXTENDED EDITION of King Kong (2005). #MoreJackBlackForAddieCounts

[@DaveTingwaldd]

I think Jack Black would have been an insanely awesome teacher himself!

[@KellyMHale]

Check out their reunion concert. The cast got back together!

[@yournamehere6002]

The guy who played Ned, Mike White, wrote the screenplay.

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

He also co-wrote another Jack Black movie ("Nacho Libre") and did 2 stints on _The Amazing Race_ with his dad.

[@yournamehere6002]

@@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy And created The White Lotus....and wrote another great Jack Black movie ORANGE COUNTY

[@bossfan49]

I'm a big music guy, so I love this movie. "Ned Schneebley" (Mike White) wrote the film. Jack and Joan Cusack are hilarious. I love the kids at the end...just rocking out and having a blast on stage. Someone took his "Legend of the Rent" song and added their own music to the soundclips of him singing it in the film and made a full production complete song. It's outstanding. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epepn2lqobCnqpY

[@insulaarachnid]

I adore Joan Cusack.

[@chart6454]

Jack has a supporting role in High Fidelity. Highly recommend.

[@mercyfulnate]

Not even kidding, one of my favorite movies ever. My friend and I quote it all the time. It’s so much better than it had any right to be. Btw, since you’re a theater person, the actor who plays Theo (the singer of No Vacancy) is Adam Pascal, the original Roger from Rent.

[@dfg12382]

You could pull off most movies with a different actor. You couldn't do it with School of Rock.

[@blakewigginssnewwavechanne404]

Absolutely not

[@dyegorodriguez2126]

You should definitely check other Jack Black's movies, he's awesome. Gulliver's Travels, for example, is fun, sort of silly but good. By the way, his band is called Tenacious D, in case you wanna listen to it. Also lots of fun

[@norumbegastudios2806]

The reason they didn't win is because they were allowed in as a sympathy roster. The judges were likely told they were intelligible because of this and they weren't even considered.

[@bossfan49]

*ineligible

[@mollylea2643]

I didn’t even think about that!

[@norumbegastudios2806]

@@bossfan49 autocorrect

[@philshorten3221]

Extra giggle, check Jack Black asks permission to use Led Zeppelin Immigrant Song for School of Rock 😂😂😂

[@3DJapan]

I looked up the kids a while back to see if they continued on. I believe only a couple continued with music or acting. One unfortunately passed away.

[@brianito7779]

I saw this in the theater when it was released and it's still a favorite. It's so uplifting and fun. Sadly Kevin Alexander Clark, the actor that played Freddy (his only role), died in 2021 at the age of 32 after being hit by a car while he was biking in Chicago (my hometown). Every time I rewatch this I think of him and I know that so many others do as well. You'll never be forgotten Kevin.

[@markwilliams125]

My fave movie of all time. Yay reaction

[@magicbrownie1357]

Best Jack Black movie ever. Any time this pops up on TV, I sit and watch.

[@nsasupporter7557]

What about Shallow Hal

[@cs-7]

This movie is the reason why I picked up guitar. AC/DC is the driving force behind why I continue to play this day. Long Way To The Top was the song the hooked me into playing guitar. My favorite group.

[@lucas.2.3.9.4]

great song and band 🤘

[@jamesanthony5257]

Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine) invited Jack Black and 4 young musicians (12-14) to play “Mr. Crowley” for Tom’s mother Mary’s 100th birthday party a few months ago. Tom’s son Roman was on Guitar, Yoyoka on Drums, Roya Feiz on Bass and Hugo Weiss on the Keys.

[@pricemoore2022]

Fun Fact: Miranda Cosgrove, who plays Summer Hathaway in the movie, can sing. She took about a 45-minute "bad singing" lesson to sing horrible for the song "Memory" when Jack Black's character was looking for backup singers. According to the Blu-ray commentary, she sang awesome for the movie's title song as a demonstration.

[@bradleyschwartz3935]

they also had a reunion i think 10 years later where they were singing that same song it was awesome!!!!

[@sammylane21]

My favorite moment in the movie "Do you need a hug!!??". 😂🤣

[@TTM9691]

You were the perfect reactor for this movie, you had ME (us) grinning ear to ear the whole time. I actually was at the filming of one of the scenes....it feels like two seconds ago...not twenty years! I don't know how Richard Linklatter pulled this story off because it's so absurd! But by gosh, did he do it! He had the perfect cast, that's for sure. Like you, I always love the way Joan Cusak tells the parents that the kids are missing, she's fantastic and very underrated, she totally matches Jack Black's performance. This is his best role, although he was incredible (and hilarious) in another Richard Linklater movie, "Bernie" with Shirley MaClaine. A true crime story! Worth watching off the channel! (that one flies under the radar currently......but it won't always!)

[@Lue_Jonin]

Jack Black had a role in "Cable Guy" as well that was dark comedy. By the way Addie ,"you're the man"

[@nsasupporter7557]

Cable Guy is not a Jack Black movie, just because he was in it. You watch the Cable Guy for Jim Carrey

[@thewildgoose7467]

Jack Black plays a similar role in 'High Fidelity' where he works in a record store owned by John Cusack. It's more a rom-com than SOR with a more 'mature' theme, but well worth a look.

[@SeanHendy]

Love love love this film. Jack Black is certainly one of a kind.

[@TheChi9ski]

Knew you'd love this one. Very fun movie that is pretty re-watchable. Suggesting other Jack Black movies : High Fidelity and Orange County.

[@nsasupporter7557]

What about Shallow Hal

[@nsasupporter7557]

Orange County was a very small movie, it just “came and went”

[@bboyshotty]

yes!!! GREAT surprise! This will be right up your alley, im sure! Can't wait!

[@guitarman8462]

There's actually a School Of Rock for the kids in California. I'm not sure about other states. They learn an instrument or sing , and at one part of the school year or graduation they put on a show as a band.

[@AblissMusic]

You should check out Jack's band, Tenacious D and the movie they were in called Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny! Both are amazing!

[@JonathanReynolds1]

Jack Black played the Biker who kicked the dog off the bridge in Anchorman.

[@a35362]

"I'm distracted by... [gestures] all of this." 😉😎

[@kevincaulder20]

You should checkout the Peter Jackson version of KING Kong. The update is definitely an improvement on the original in every way. And Jack Black is really good, too. Happy Thanksgiving, Addie. And Merry Christmas. I really enjoy your channel.

[@Charlie-tw3lj]

Please watch "Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny" Tenacious D is Jack Blacks band, and the movie is silly and awesome

[@RealDrunkenMaster]

Summer would make a good band manager... :)

[@ShuffleUpandDeal32]

And a beautiful smile it is that you have

[@BeastrealDT]

This is my favorite Jack Black movie. You should watch the 20 year cast reunion. ✌️❤️🌹

[@PSJupiter]

Next jack black movie should be the pick of destiny

[@lord_wolf_dragon3293]

Everytime the Principal talks I get inmediate flashbacks to watching Toy Story 2 as a kid

[@aTofuJunkie]

Gotta watch King Kong. Jack Black in a drmatic role. Directed by Peter Jackson.

[@AndyBodkin]

If you think Jack Black is cool google his mom "Judith Love Cohen". Shes amazing.

[@joshuawells835]

This is my sister's favorite Jack Black film and she's not a big fan of Jack Black. Fun Fact - The actor who plays Spider is now the District Attorney of Tyler County, Texas.

[@rebelwithoutaclue5693]

You should see his version of Gulliver’s island 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤘🤘🇺🇸🤠 He also has a small part in Enemy of the State and Mars Attacks he’s fun to watch

[@pricemoore2022]

Awesome reaction of my favorite Jack Black movie!!!!

[@guitarman8462]

Check out the movie " The Freshman " with Marlon Brando & Mathew Broderick . 👍

[@AblissMusic]

Fun fact: this movie is loosely based on a real program with the same name. I wish I knew about the School of Rock program when I was a kid, cuz as someone that's been a musician my whole life, I would've LOVED to have been a part of it

[@kimberlycross9621]

Awesome movie! So much fun and very sentimental.

[@ChefRye1]

So the guy plays spider, Jack black’s replacement in his orginal band is now a district attorney in Texas 😂

[@orangeandblackattack]

They had a reunion last year..every band member still plays their instruments AND ARE AWESOME!

[@whoarocket]

Oh, Nacho Libre is another great Jack Black movie!

[@liamodell7191]

I love this movie... but be honest. If some creepy man posed as a school teacher and your kid was in his class. Regardless of his intentions, you'd freak out. I would.

[@robbob5302]

There actually is an after-school program named School of Rock. Nationwide. These kids are very good. Sometimes, they do covers that are better than the original!

[@seansteyer8851]

Summer is played by a very young Amanda Cosgrove, who went on to be "ICarly" A friend of mine took his kids to see her at an event and said that she was super nice, so totally respect for Amanda...AKA Summer!

[@supermoogle07]

I love this movie so much. But Jack Black commits identity theft. Risks his best friends career. Manipulates a bunch of children. And sets the kids back on their learning that their parents pay a TON of money for. Love the movie but dude totally went to jail and ruined a few lives.

[@bradpriebe9218]

Fun fact : the kids playing instruments in the movie were the ones actually playing the instruments. There's a video out there of them reuniting 10 years after the movie for a concert.

[@richieclean]

Is that not obvious from the credits sequence alone?

[@josephguillerey4391]

To continue the Jack Black binge, may i suggest the king kong of 2005?