School of Rock Appreciation Thread
Let us begin:
This movie is about Dewey who is a rock guitarist that is not 'very good' at his job. His over eager and complete exaggeration of his ability to play coupled with a lot of stunts cause him to be kicked out of his band. In revenge he sets out to prove how much better he is by putting together his own band and winning 'The Battle of the Bands'.
Along the way, Dewey encounters minor problems with his roommates who are tired of his freeloading and inability to pay rent. His roommates, a timid best friend and his loud obnoxious girlfriend, tell him to pay rent or get out.
Desperate for work he deceitfully takes a substitute position at Horace Green Elementary School, posing as his roommate Ned. With Principal Mullins watching him like a hawk, Dewey discovers that among his Gr.5 students are a group of able musicians which he wrangles together to secretly form a band which practices throughout the school day. Lying to his students about the band being a secret project, this mix of kids that range from preppy to rebellious hide their studies from everyone.
As Dewey teaches these 'classical' kids about Rock 'n Roll, he forms a bond with them, growing to love them and learn in turn about himself and what is right and wrong.
In the end he manages to boost the kids confidence about themselves, help them discover a different love of music, and put together a
rocking band.
Jack Black is Dewey Finn in this movie. The other characters in this amazingly funny and clean movie are: Zach, lead guitarist (played by Joey Gaydos), Summer, band manager (Miranda Cosgrove), Freddy, drummer (Kevin Alexander Clark), Katie, bass guitarist (Rebecca Brown III), Lawrence, keyboardist (Robert Tsai), Tomika, backup singer (Maryam Hussan), Marta, backup singer (Caitlin Hale), Alicia, backup singer (Aleisha Allen), and Michelle, the groupie (Jordan-Claire Green) - these are the members of the rock band. As well in the cast, Principal Mullins (Joan Cusack), Ned Schneebly (Mike White), and Patty, Ned's girlfriend (Sarah Silverman).
This movie has great music, fun storyline, and talented musicians and actors.
I hope everyone will enjoy this thread and join together with me in cheering on SoR!
School of Rock band members
- Jack Black as Dewey Finn (lead singer, guitar)
- Miranda Cosgrove as Summer "Tinkerbell" Hathaway (band manager), the class factotum
- Joey Gaydos Jr. as Zack "Zack-Attack" Mooneyham (lead guitar)
- Kevin Clark as Freddy "Spazzy McGee" Jones (drums)
- Rebecca Brown as Katie "Posh Spice" (bass)
- Robert Tsai as Lawrence "Mr. Cool" (keyboards)
- Maryam Hassan as Tomika "Turkey Sub" (second singer, lead choir)
- Aleisha Allen as Alicia "Brace Face" (choir)
- Caitlin Hale as Marta "Blondie" (choir)
- Brian Falduto as Billy "Fancy Pants" (band stylist)
- Zachary Infante as Gordon "Roadrunner" (assistant, lights)
- James Hosey as Marco "Carrot Top" (assistant, special effects)
- Angelo Massagli as Frankie "Tough Guy" (security)
- Cole Hawkins as Leonard "Short Stop" (security)
- Jordan-Claire Green as Michelle (groupie)
- Veronica Afflerbach as Eleni (groupie)
Website Links:
School of Rock - The Official Site
[ 03-14-2004: Message edited jayta ]