Class is in session: School of Rock

 Well I don't know about the rest of you but I can say without a doubt that I enjoyed School of Rock much more than I thought I would. The little movie that began back the olden days...about 10 years ago in 2003, has become a sort of cult classic among movie goers and I can't say I don't understand why...

 The movie centers around a lazy, sloppy, idiotic deadbeat rocker named Dewey Finn(excellently played by Jack Black) who mooches off of his friend and former band mate Ned Schneebly (If I spelled it right))Shna-eb-lay as pronounced by Black in the film). Ned has long since given up rocking and stettled in with his new girlfriend whom Dewey cannot stand (frankly I couldn't either really). One day, right before the battle of the bands, in an act of selfishness Dewey's band kicks him out claming that he ruins their image with his antics. 

                                                                                            Dewey intercepts a call for his roommate who happens to be a substitute teacher and decides to steal the gig of teaching at a prestigious elementary school once he hears how much money it pays. At first he slacks off and uses the job to relax and chill out. Once he overhears the kids in his class playing classical music, he gets the plan for the battle of the bands. He teaches the kids to play new rockin instruments and the school of rock is born.

I think its cool that even though Dewey isn't a certified teacher by any means, we still get to see how he teaches the kids different life lessons and encourages them along the way. He helps a troubled boy named Freddie learn about avoiding bad influences; He helps a girl named Tamika overcome her fears and gain self confidence for her amazing singing voice. These are just a couple of the kids in the school of rock who get taught a thing or two and we see the rest of the lessons unfold in a very excellent climactic rock battle. I think this is an awesome family movie or a comedy or whatever you want to watch it for, its great fun for everybody all around.

Recently this year, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the film, Jack black and the rest of the class of the school of rock returned to the public eye for a special screening. They played their song "teacher's pet" and highly entertained the masses with their skills. As you can probably see from this picture courtesy of Miranda Cosgrove's Instagram, the class has grown up and learned a thing or two...but to the adoring public they'll always be those rock-starved 5th graders we all know and love...or appreciate if you're not into that type of thing :)