THe best part of this performance is that ALL the kids were involved. He didn't just scoop up the kids who had musical talent, he made sure that EVERY kid had a role and could meaningfully contribute, and in a way that best showed their talents. And the kids were all having a lot of fun because of it.
Umm ... hate to burst your bubble folks but Dewey is not real, nor are any of the child characters in the film. It's not "based on a true story" or anything like that. So .. the script-writers chose to include all the "kids"; they don't have siblings (because they're not real), and a kid almost certainly did NOT write the song.
I really love that this is Jack Black's favorite project that he's done. It really shows from the entire cast that it truly was a blast for all involved
Personally, I agree with Jack. This was the height of his career. Also, I read somewhere that they kept in touch and have a group chat. I also read somewhere else that the drummer died in a car accident.
There are so many arcs completed in this performance. All of the parents proud reactions (Tomika's warms my heart), Dewey finally getting picked up from a stage dive, even carrot top with the smoke machine. Movie has aged like a fine wine.
Underrated element of what makes this movie great is that it highlights how many people are key to the band's success besides just who's up on stage. Showing the roadies, the stage crew, the effects people having key moments really shows that Jack Black wants to highlight the whole crew it takes to really put on a rocking show, and highlight just how much those people matter. A great bit.
As great as Jack Black is in this flick, he didn’t write the scrii ii pt or direct it. Give credit to writer Mike White and director Richard Linklater for the great story and all the wonderful characters.
i once had a second job as a security guard, i had the privilege of doing the 10pm to 2am lock up shift of the Melbourne Concert Hall, Victoria Australia several days a week for 4 years, i made friends in every facet of producing a show, sound, lighting, wardrobe, front of house, back of house, and met hundreds of artists, i had a background in electronics repair, so loved getting to see the sound and lighting booths during shows occasionally. EVERY SINGLE PERSONS CONTRIBUTION is what makes a show truly MAGIC. the best singer sounds/looks crap if the equipment (sound & Lights) and technicians are not at the top of their game.
Even as a kid, 1:57 really got to me. Tomika vocally expressed her sadness surrounding her weight, which led to her low self-esteem and confidence, and not having friends - and I'm sure her parents were painfully aware of this. Here, they finally see their daughter loving herself, full of confidence and talent, and working with other kids.
Man this movie is so good. The lyrics telling how Dewey changed Zack’s life through rock and referring to him as the “magic man”. How he manages to change every single students’ life in a personal way, even the principal. I feel like they haven’t been able to make a movie quite like that recently and still allow it to have “soul” without feeling cheap or virtue-signally. They had nearly every race/demographic while STILL getting talented kids and not trying to pat themselves on the back like they would today. A masterpiece.
The problem now isn't "virtue signaling". It's people, kinda like you, calling any sort of diversity "virtue signaling". What's more unreasonable? The Little Mermaid being black? Or the people furious that The Little Mermaid is black?
@@JTidiotboy lol you even read the comment? I mentioned the diversity in SoR to show how they made such an amazing movie while weaving that additional aspect in so effortlessly. I don’t think all inclusion of diversity is virtue signaling lol I actually think Halle Bailey is super talented and made a great Ariel. I’m referring moreso to the current landscape of things SUCH AS the Oscars adding “Representation and Inclusion Standards” which literally require filmmakers to include “underrepresented” groups to check a box rather than because they’re the best for the job. If-like in the case of Halle Bailey-they do some “race swap” but still get someone super talented, I literally couldn’t care less about the race swapping itself.
I taught swimming when I was 16. I had one young boy who was terrified of the water. After a few weeks with me, he managed to swim his first width of the pool. His parents were watching. They, and I, were so proud.
i love that part and also when Tomika does her singing solo....the look on both of her parents' faces is incredible. They all came there angry but the music transformed them all.
this is one of the most genuinely satisfying scenes in cinema. We've only spent an hour or so with these fictional characters, but we feel emotions of pride for them all; we feel like we too can share in their moment. Plus, it kicks some A$$!
I feel like its because they are kids who could be in school, but instead they r literally living a school of rock as actors and with Jack Black no less. Such a masterpiece.
If you listen to the lyrics especially, you'll see that Zack wrote this song about his experiences being Dewey's student. Imagine what a wild ride that was lol
He called Dewey a magic man, which he actually was. And I don't think he knew it was about him. He just knew it was a kick ass song. "And then that magic man, he come to town. Woowee, he done spun my head around. He said recess is in session. 2 and 2 make 5. And now baby I am alive." The best lyrics come from experiences.
The thing I love about this movie is how Jack not only gets so well into character, but he gets along well with the kids he is working with to the point you can see the chemistry regardless if its acting or not. Jack is an overall amazing guy.
They've had reunions with everyone from the cast where the kids are all grown up now but you can tell they really have a good bond from working with each other back in the day.
Credit would have to go to the director, Richard Linklater, as well. He's known for making films that feel like real life. Apparently he rehearses scenes endlessly until the dialogue between characters and their chemistry is perfect.
There's some understated irony here; The song originally planned for the battle was a spiteful ego trip about how he made his old band what they were and they were nothing without him. In the scene right before this, having gone through quite a bit of character development over the movie, he admits that Zach's song is better and they should go with that, basically giving his big moment to the kids instead. Zach's song, when listening to the lyrics, is basically a tribute to Jack Black's character and how he helped better them. So in the end he still ends up singing about his own accomplishments, it's just truly earned rather than being a boast.
I'm so proud of the drummer. in the beginning, they said he got stuck on the triangle because that was the best he could do and when he got put on drums he took it dead serious. it warmed my heart to see him work so hard to do good.
@@rtlthemusician5598 i was shocked when i heard too :( he & god r probably playing a show right now. r.i.p. kevin clark aka freddy :( keep rocking in heaven with god & rock the drums with Him :(
The best thing about this scene is that all the kids from Dewey's class got some screen time in the song even if they weren't directly on the main stage. Directing the lights and dry ice, or backstage enjoying the show, Richard Linklater knew to make sure their presence was known in the big moment.
I still come to this video in 2023 and it STILL moves me the same way it did 20 years ago. If you don’t at least partially tear up when Tomika overcomes her insecurities regarding her weight and literally rocks the house with her vocal solo, you don’t have a damn soul. RIP Kevin Clark (Freddy Jones) Hopefully that dude is somewhere beyond this plane of existence playing gut-busting drum solos for packed houses every night.
One thing I love most is how much of a onfidence boost he gave those kids that cle. Especially Lawrence, who said he was "not cool enough" and Tomika, who thought people would laugh at her because she had issues with her body weight & appearance. He REALLY made ALL of those kids feel great about themselves, and you can really see it happening through the course of the movie. After twenty years, I STILL love this film so fucking much! 🙃
Fun fact, the kid who played Lawrence thought he might not be cool enough to be in the movie, and the director took his actual concern and added it to the script.
I love the story of how this song came about, Jack Black went to a The Mooney Suzuki concert, went backstage to meet them, asked them to write a song for the movie and they called back the next day with a rough version of this song.
Yoi guys have no idea what seeing this scene again after all these yrs has done to me. It's brought back memories of a better time in my life. I loved this movie back then and consider it a modern classic. Meven though it's just a movie , I'm so happy for the students. Jack black changed the direction of their lives forever. Learning that you are actually talented at something can take your self esteem from the floor to heaven itself!!!!
I liked how the parents change from worried to death about their kids to surprised & proud of their kids hidden talents to being mad that their kids didn't win the battle of the bands
I really feel this showed that this character was a good teacher. He took a bunch of kids and taught them to play different kinds of music and to love that music.
This movie is a 10/10. This scene is iconic, Jack Black gives a performance for the ages. Richard Linklater directs this movie and scene like a Spike Jonze music video. God this movie ROCKS
I went to after school music class when I was young. You will surprise to see what the kids there can do. Sadly I have to move to another city and don't continue my music study until recently.
No kidding. Watching actors fake play a complicated instrument (strings ESPECIALLY (I'm a classically trained violinist)) is so unbelievably cringe. I'd MUCH rather have a less attractive person actually playing the instrument on screen instead of an attractive actor faking it.
@@iwasadeum i know what you mean i play violin as well never classically trained so not as good as i would like as i trained myself mainly to shut up my cousins grandpa who said to me you cant learn violin unless you start early in life so i bought a cheap one at a pawn shop and learned
My uncle had a summer music school and kids that age is the best time to teach them music and other things. I've seen kids as young as 5 read music notes while playing piano and violin.
RIP! In May 2021, Kevin Clark died in an accident, aged 32. He was riding his bike in Chicago when he was struck by a car on May 26, TMZ reported. In a tribute on social media, Jack Black remembered Clark as a "beautiful soul" and said he was heartbroken by his death. Clark hadn't appeared in any films after School of Rock. Instead, he lived a relatively private life as a professional drummer for a band called Dreadwolf. He reunited with his former substitute teacher, Jack Black, in 2018.
Honestly my favorite part of the movie is how much props they give to the backup crew, making sure everything working and everyone is able to perform at their best Most music media focus on the band and music but neglect the fact that to run a good show you need more than the musicians
This film will always stick with me. Musical chemistry between Jack Black and the students is absolutely amazing. Always makes me realise what some films are all about, bringing people together of all ages and loving every moment of the film that they star in. ❤️
I love how every single band member, even those backstage with the effects, are important and showcased during this performance. They all have roles that are just as important as the last and they are treated as equals. Amazing!
This is one of my favorite movies of all times. Now I’m a dad, and my daughter will see it. It teaches kids to be who you are. Everybody can kick ass in their own way. It’s so good
EVERYTHING about this movie is phenomenal. It's not only Jack Black's best performance, but his chemistry with the kids was genuine, and heartwarming, and a joy to watch. It's even better when you realize that nearly all of the kids developed meaningful, real and long-lasting friendships that continued long after the movie's production wrapped, not only to each other, but to Jack Black himself. They all also developed a real love for music that extended beyond the role to the point they were still perfectly capable of playing their respective instruments on the 10 year reunion special a decade after the movie came out. Jack was also able to convince Led Zeppelin, who were notorious for NEVER licensing their music to anybody, to let them use the Immigrant Song for this one, using nothing more than his charm and humility when he made a video just for them using the extras that played the public. This movie has it all, great performances by extremely talented child actors, a really good story, a truly legendary soundtrack, an homage to music and Rock specifically, it's simply a treasure, and Hollywood better not think about remaking this masterpiece. Ever. There is only one School of Rock!. 🤟
Ma dudes, I cry happy tears every time I see this. This kind of music education focused on self appreciation and creativity wasn't something I got in school, and because I had a religious upbringing it (rock/music) wasn't a opportunity I saw. I show this movie to anyone who's haven't seen it. Can see it again and again. If you put your mind and focus to something, the sky is the limit!
this is such a special movie.. i cry like a little baby at this part. just very heartwarming. you just dont see authentic feelgood movies like this very often. so pure. an all timer without a doubt.
I remember me and my sister loving this movie when we were really young. Watched it all the time. I’m thankful that things like this and my parents constantly playing classic rock music gave me such good music taste.
@aaron6002 same happened to me but my German parents - born in 1935 listened to 5th dimension and Phillysound 😊 and me brought the classic rock into the family. Anyhow - need some stuff nobody knows ? Listen to Zorbonauts - simple man. Think your parents will love it. It's a total unknown supergroup around Lynden Williams . I made a 6.5 hours playlist on the big s..... streamer - channel "stromtupper" - playlist "the unknown universe of Lynden Williams"
“I've been touched by your kids… and I’m pretty sure that I’ve touched them.” Seen School or Rock a dozen times. Ashamed to admit it, but I laugh at this joke and Lawrence calling Jack Black a fat loser every time
This movie will always be a massive part of my childhood, as was a HUGE influence on me starting to play music. Every part of the cast has a special place in my memory
Rewatching this movie, its incredible that jack blacks character was able to teach all theses kids how to sing/play each of these instruments fluently in only a few months.
Can I also just say, coolest parents! They were angry and ready to fight then saw their kids having fun, expressing themselves, SHININ and they just smiled like they would at any school performance I love that I notice that now
I was exactly the kids' age when this movie came out and music was my favorite thing, so you can imagine how much I loved this. Pure joy. For some reason watching it now brings tears to my eyes!
ffs I went from loving this movie as a kid when it came out to the final performance brings me to tears everytime now.... all the parents in the crowd watching their kids shred.... my kids still bring me to tears every school performance... my oldest is 17 and still brings me to tears.
The craziest thing about this, for me, is that I QUITE LITERALLY live down the street from a SCHOOL OF ROCK center, here in Far North side of Chicago. I can come out of my bldg and walk rt up the street to it. Love this music movie becuz it encouraged kids to tap into their vast many talents and opened up their confidence to the widest degree. I went to an arts JHS and HS in 80s & 90s, so I def know why this movie really matters.
He took these brilliant kids with a LOT of pressure in their lives and showed them how music can ease their stresses, and how creative they can truly be when they "apply" themselves in something so fun and yet so cool!
It's a great message to kids with tradituonal parents. Just because your parents have a path laid out for you doesn't mean it's the right path. Kids should be encouraged to express themselves.
I saw Tenacious D live couple years ago, Jack and Kyle are still rocking like teens on the stage, it is sooo fun to watch and to listen to 😂 Jack Black is such a talent, idk why most people won't take him more serious
I dare say he's one of the actors/singers in show business who is taken the MOST seriously. He nails every performance. Humans are generally very good at creating a "yeah, but" argument and would literally find a way to say Jesus had drawbacks. But I don't think there is one soul who has ever considered that for Black.
This movie continues to be iconic and funny, Jack Black was born to play in this movie along with all the fantastic kids, rest in peace to Kevin Clark too who played Freddy who was my favorite character in the movie🤟🏻
This finale is so damn satisfying when you think about the earlier scenes with Dewey hilariously singing and dancing this song to the kids while trying to explain his vision My favourite all ages movie hands down
are you fucking kidding me? look how packed that club is!! that's gotta be about sold out, at what looks like easily a 500-700 capacity room. this is a local battle of the bands gig that's not just a matinee, but a mid-week matinee. i dare you...i triple dog dare you to sell out a mid-week matinee of ANY show, let alone a local battle of the bands. we'll see how enthusiastic the crowd is. over 10yrs in the live music industry, and i've barely seen 100 people show up for sunday hardcore matinee with national touring artists.
Una de las mejores cosas de esta película, es que Dewey reúna a todos los niños y los junta en un proyecto, incluso si no son músicos. Les enseña a que cada talento vale, la pena y que deben creer en lo que quieren hacer, hacerlo con amor y sin miedo. Eso me encanta, de esta película. De las mejores de Jack Black.
I literally cried 😢 watching, that's what I call passion, the best movie I have ever watched. They really did rock, incredible movie, Jack the best actor ❤
I just cried for how much I loved (and still love) this amazing movie and in particular this scene! Best job from Jack Black. Parents complimenting each other is amazing and the stage dive was the completion of a redemption trip that JB made ❤
School of Rock Lyrics [Verse 1: Jack Black] Baby we was making straight A's But we was stuck in a dumb daze Don't take much to memorize your lies I feel like I've been a hypnotized And then that magic man he come to town (Woo Wee) He spun my head round He said recess is in session 2 and 2 make 5 And now baby oh I'm alive Oh yeah I am alive [Chorus] And if you wanna be a teachers pet Well baby you just better forget it Rock got no reason Rock got no rhyme You better get me to school on time OH YEAH (yeah) [Verse 2: Tomika (Jack Black)] Oh you know I was on the Honor Roll Got good grades And got no soul Raise my hand before I could speak my mind I've been biting my tongue too many times (And then that magic man said to obey) Uh huh (Do what magic man do) (Not what magic man say) Say what (Now can I please have the attention of the class) (Todays assignment) *Ahem* Kick some ass [Chorus] And if you wanna be a teachers pet Well baby you just better forget it Rock got no reason Rock got no rhyme You better get me to school on time And if you wanna be a teachers pet Well baby you just better forget it Rock got no reason Rock got no rhyme You better get me to school on time Oh yeah! (yeah) [Outro: Jack Black] This is my final exam Now you all know who I am I may not be that perfect son But y'all be rocking when I'm done
Jack black reminds me of teaching young kids in my youth. If you’re enthusiastic, genuine, and willing to be silly you can really get through to them. What a great movie
@@Thunda1986 sometime the obvious solution is the best solution. Take Creed for example. Adonis lost in the first movie for absolutely no reason other than to have another Rocky comparison. And that would have been fine if he faced Pretty Ricky Conlan in the sequel but that didn't happen. It's still a good movie but it would have been better had Adonis won.
It's not always that simple. For this, my guess is that No Vacancies won because they were all adults (not that they didn't hold their own). It just wouldn't have been "right" to give the prize to a mostly-kid band over adults. In Star Wars AOTC, there were other considerations for Anakin Skywalker, but they chose Hayden Christensen because he and Natalie Portman looked great together. As for Creed, Pretty Ricky was technical and coordinated his whole career. Adonis has been fighting his whole life, but he never had technique and coordination mainly being that no one would train him. Then he meant Rocky and started gaining technique and coordination. But then, word got out that he's Apollo's son and he [pretty much] got slapped with an offer right there. Adonis was just REALLY starting right there, plus you got Pretty Ricky having reach, so Pretty Ricky winning that fight didn't/wouldn't not make sense.
@@Sal_Sal27 ok but the kids had a bigger reaction than No Vacancies who laughed thinking they wouldn't be good especially with Dewey and we're proven wrong, even showing signs of shock. And you're right about Adonis but if he should have lost any fight it should have been the one in the sequel against Viktor Drago the first time (but I'm glad he didn't). Adonis didn't need to go the distance and lose to prove his talent. His Apollo's son and was trained by Rocky Balboa, a perfect recipe for success. Losing only makes sense from a realistic standpoint but it is a movie where the good guy should have came out on top. It's not like Bruised where Halle Berry ran out on her last fight and had to prove she's not a quiter. It's not a redemption story it's an origin story that should have saw Creed as the victor who would stay undefeated in the second movie and into the third, only losing to who is also undefeated if that person is more technical than him.
This is one of my favorite movies, not just from my childhood, but of all time! I love Rock & Roll because of it. And I just noticed that Jack is dressed up as Angus from AC/DC, my favorite rock band lol
THe best part of this performance is that ALL the kids were involved. He didn't just scoop up the kids who had musical talent, he made sure that EVERY kid had a role and could meaningfully contribute, and in a way that best showed their talents. And the kids were all having a lot of fun because of it.
If Dewey’s students have siblings, they will follow their siblings’ footsteps
Well, except for the groupies.
Absolutely!!!!!
And a kid wrote the song
Umm ... hate to burst your bubble folks but Dewey is not real, nor are any of the child characters in the film. It's not "based on a true story" or anything like that.
So .. the script-writers chose to include all the "kids"; they don't have siblings (because they're not real), and a kid almost certainly did NOT write the song.
I think the real hero of this movie is the promoter who some how got this many people to go to a battle of the bands on a weekday morning
Hahaha true
Not all heroes get the recognition they deserve
lol
Lmao favorite comment!!!
When someone points out the obvious you missed . . . I'm dead.
I really love that this is Jack Black's favorite project that he's done. It really shows from the entire cast that it truly was a blast for all involved
You could tell Jack Black was in his element and the kids all of them were great
+ nostalgic film this is 🤟💥💥💥 ,damn
Wow, I didn’t know this was his favorite! That’s cool
I’m not surprised Jack Black is a musician and he loves rock music this movie was right up his alley it was absolutely perfect for him
Personally, I agree with Jack. This was the height of his career.
Also, I read somewhere that they kept in touch and have a group chat.
I also read somewhere else that the drummer died in a car accident.
20 years later, and still THIS FILM ROCKS!!! 🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸
Love this movie!!!!! Time to watch it again!! 🎉
Yes, indeed
Yeah
so sad that the drummer had died at such young age
@@fibromanmusc4369 pl
There are so many arcs completed in this performance. All of the parents proud reactions (Tomika's warms my heart), Dewey finally getting picked up from a stage dive, even carrot top with the smoke machine. Movie has aged like a fine wine.
As a Y2K kid, i can say it's tough to find classic films that have aged with the times.
@@manuelorozco7760 I've loved this movie since it first came out. And you are absolutely right. It's a classic.
@@CarolynMcPherson-r3z Why thank you. Believe me, I’m a tough critic
Underrated element of what makes this movie great is that it highlights how many people are key to the band's success besides just who's up on stage. Showing the roadies, the stage crew, the effects people having key moments really shows that Jack Black wants to highlight the whole crew it takes to really put on a rocking show, and highlight just how much those people matter. A great bit.
As great as Jack Black is in this flick, he didn’t write the scrii ii pt or direct it. Give credit to writer Mike White and director Richard Linklater for the great story and all the wonderful characters.
i once had a second job as a security guard, i had the privilege of doing the 10pm to 2am lock up shift of the Melbourne Concert Hall, Victoria Australia several days a week for 4 years, i made friends in every facet of producing a show, sound, lighting, wardrobe, front of house, back of house, and met hundreds of artists, i had a background in electronics repair, so loved getting to see the sound and lighting booths during shows occasionally.
EVERY SINGLE PERSONS CONTRIBUTION is what makes a show truly MAGIC.
the best singer sounds/looks crap if the equipment (sound & Lights) and technicians are not at the top of their game.
For a group who is suffering from a terminal blood disease (which I believe it's called "stickittodamaniosis"), they performed pretty well
haha good one
If you only have one chance to do a show....
😂😂😂
I don’t understand why they didn’t win battle of the bands despite being so good?
@@lydiamcgowan2125No Vacancy's song was more commercial.
Even as a kid, 1:57 really got to me. Tomika vocally expressed her sadness surrounding her weight, which led to her low self-esteem and confidence, and not having friends - and I'm sure her parents were painfully aware of this. Here, they finally see their daughter loving herself, full of confidence and talent, and working with other kids.
this movie is SOOOOO GOOOODDDD
Best feel good moment right there
Exactly. Peer pressure in any school is very difficult cuz everyone wants to be treated equal
Don't let the Man get you down. -Lawrence
i love the part when Jack is like...sure you're fat...so am I...there's nothing wrong with that...
Man this movie is so good. The lyrics telling how Dewey changed Zack’s life through rock and referring to him as the “magic man”. How he manages to change every single students’ life in a personal way, even the principal.
I feel like they haven’t been able to make a movie quite like that recently and still allow it to have “soul” without feeling cheap or virtue-signally. They had nearly every race/demographic while STILL getting talented kids and not trying to pat themselves on the back like they would today. A masterpiece.
I love this movie on how it gave the courage to Tomika and Lawrence
The problem now isn't "virtue signaling". It's people, kinda like you, calling any sort of diversity "virtue signaling". What's more unreasonable? The Little Mermaid being black? Or the people furious that The Little Mermaid is black?
@@JTidiotboy lol you even read the comment? I mentioned the diversity in SoR to show how they made such an amazing movie while weaving that additional aspect in so effortlessly. I don’t think all inclusion of diversity is virtue signaling lol I actually think Halle Bailey is super talented and made a great Ariel.
I’m referring moreso to the current landscape of things SUCH AS the Oscars adding “Representation and Inclusion Standards” which literally require filmmakers to include “underrepresented” groups to check a box rather than because they’re the best for the job. If-like in the case of Halle Bailey-they do some “race swap” but still get someone super talented, I literally couldn’t care less about the race swapping itself.
I'm glad we can agree that cinema has been corrupted. I was 10 when this movie came out. And yet it took me a while to see what others seen it.
@@JTidiotboy mindset like yours is exactly the problem today
I always burst into tears when the little girl who thought she was fat has her solo moment. She has the most incredible voice
Yes!!
Her parents look so proud too ❤❤
The cut to Tamika's parents beaming with pride in the audience always gets me choked up, it's such a gratifying moment.
I know right? Their faces just say "That's our baby! Look at her go!"
I taught swimming when I was 16. I had one young boy who was terrified of the water.
After a few weeks with me, he managed to swim his first width of the pool.
His parents were watching. They, and I, were so proud.
Me too
It is an emotional part of you are caught up in the movie, which I was. So good
Hell yes. Seems so genuine too.
Jack Black was born for this role.
Indeed.
it was a passion project
Actually, this movie was made for him.
I think it was the cable guy actually, 😆
@@unreal2005 bruh
When the two parents in the crowd compliment each others kid, it's EVERYTHING! EVERY. THING.
Yeah I think that's the most heartwarming moment.
i love that part and also when Tomika does her singing solo....the look on both of her parents' faces is incredible.
They all came there angry but the music transformed them all.
It’s actually not everything. Good moment, but not everything.
@@whatjake7898 It's known as a hyperbole
@@croissantsareaustrianactually you know people get on here just to be ignorant lol
this is one of the most genuinely satisfying scenes in cinema. We've only spent an hour or so with these fictional characters, but we feel emotions of pride for them all; we feel like we too can share in their moment. Plus, it kicks some A$$!
I feel like its because they are kids who could be in school, but instead they r literally living a school of rock as actors and with Jack Black no less. Such a masterpiece.
If you listen to the lyrics especially, you'll see that Zack wrote this song about his experiences being Dewey's student. Imagine what a wild ride that was lol
He called Dewey a magic man, which he actually was. And I don't think he knew it was about him. He just knew it was a kick ass song.
"And then that magic man, he come to town. Woowee, he done spun my head around. He said recess is in session. 2 and 2 make 5. And now baby I am alive." The best lyrics come from experiences.
@@aimlessbauer9082 'Yes I was just testing you, it's 9...and that's a magic number." That was his 2+2=5 moment 😂
@@BDog54 😆 I never thought of that.
The song was in fact written by a band called moony sazuki not jack black he gave them some concept lyrics and they wrote it
The thing I love about this movie is how Jack not only gets so well into character, but he gets along well with the kids he is working with to the point you can see the chemistry regardless if its acting or not. Jack is an overall amazing guy.
They've had reunions with everyone from the cast where the kids are all grown up now but you can tell they really have a good bond from working with each other back in the day.
It’s not so much Jack Black getting into character as it is Jack Black being Jack Black. But he does have amazing chemistry with all the kids.
In an interview Jack Black mentioned that School of Rock was his favourite movie.
Credit would have to go to the director, Richard Linklater, as well. He's known for making films that feel like real life. Apparently he rehearses scenes endlessly until the dialogue between characters and their chemistry is perfect.
Men who keep their inner child alive make for the best dads
There's some understated irony here; The song originally planned for the battle was a spiteful ego trip about how he made his old band what they were and they were nothing without him. In the scene right before this, having gone through quite a bit of character development over the movie, he admits that Zach's song is better and they should go with that, basically giving his big moment to the kids instead.
Zach's song, when listening to the lyrics, is basically a tribute to Jack Black's character and how he helped better them. So in the end he still ends up singing about his own accomplishments, it's just truly earned rather than being a boast.
Amazing comment ❤
He called Dewey in the song that Magic Man. The coolest thing is I don't think Dewey knew that song was about him.
@@aimlessbauer9082 yeah, what makes it great is there's no indication at all he noticed, he just thought it was a better song
This is such a good comment!!! I hadn’t thought about that at all!
I never made the connection great comment you made.
I'm so proud of the drummer. in the beginning, they said he got stuck on the triangle because that was the best he could do and when he got put on drums he took it dead serious. it warmed my heart to see him work so hard to do good.
RIP
true
Work hard and watching bonzo & Keith moon.
He’s not with us anymore
@@rtlthemusician5598 i was shocked when i heard too :( he & god r probably playing a show right now. r.i.p. kevin clark aka freddy :( keep rocking in heaven with god & rock the drums with Him :(
The best thing about this scene is that all the kids from Dewey's class got some screen time in the song even if they weren't directly on the main stage.
Directing the lights and dry ice, or backstage enjoying the show, Richard Linklater knew to make sure their presence was known in the big moment.
And i thought Boyhood was the first to prove to me how well he is with kids in front of the camera.
One of the Greatest scenes in movie history
I still come to this video in 2023 and it STILL moves me the same way it did 20 years ago. If you don’t at least partially tear up when Tomika overcomes her insecurities regarding her weight and literally rocks the house with her vocal solo, you don’t have a damn soul.
RIP Kevin Clark (Freddy Jones)
Hopefully that dude is somewhere beyond this plane of existence playing gut-busting drum solos for packed houses every night.
It was her parents' reaction that got me. Just glowing with pride and thinking "That's our baby!"
Facts bro everything you said I felt
One thing I love most is how much of a onfidence boost he gave those kids that cle. Especially Lawrence, who said he was "not cool enough" and Tomika, who thought people would laugh at her because she had issues with her body weight & appearance. He REALLY made ALL of those kids feel great about themselves, and you can really see it happening through the course of the movie.
After twenty years, I STILL love this film so fucking much! 🙃
Spare the cursing
Fun fact, the kid who played Lawrence thought he might not be cool enough to be in the movie, and the director took his actual concern and added it to the script.
I love the story of how this song came about, Jack Black went to a The Mooney Suzuki concert, went backstage to meet them, asked them to write a song for the movie and they called back the next day with a rough version of this song.
Hence the last name of Zach is "Moony " ham
@@DOI_ARTS I did wonder if that was connected, or if it was just coincidence, as I pretty sure they had already started filming before this point
@@Dayman87 yeah JB talks about it an interview
Really? Wow
Fun fact: Mooney Suzuki's song, called 99% has the same intro progression
when the girl starts singing i cry everytime, the cut to her parents in the crowd, the lyrics she is singing, its just beautiful 😭😭😭
Jack Black's finest, never ages, a timeless classic
I think of Kung Fu Panda as his finest.
Yoi guys have no idea what seeing this scene again after all these yrs has done to me. It's brought back memories of a better time in my life. I loved this movie back then and consider it a modern classic. Meven though it's just a movie , I'm so happy for the students. Jack black changed the direction of their lives forever. Learning that you are actually talented at something can take your self esteem from the floor to heaven itself!!!!
💯💯
Are you 9?
This is the movie jack black is most proud of
@@viceroybear6298 why u gotta be like that, man shared a real moment. If you can't handle it go fk with someone else.
@@EllieKReels I would hope so. It's really the only movie he's in that is actually watchable. Guy is a terrible actor.
Jack Black is a national treasure and should be protected at all costs
Excuse me, but INTERNATIONAL treasure. We need him too.
@@TheHongKongHermit *Worldwide Treasure
Global Treasure 🇮🇳❤
@@Yash-br5bo Same Thing
Worldwide Heritage Rockstar!
I liked how the parents change from worried to death about their kids to surprised & proud of their kids hidden talents to being mad that their kids didn't win the battle of the bands
I really feel this showed that this character was a good teacher. He took a bunch of kids and taught them to play different kinds of music and to love that music.
the confidence boost seen in everyone is amazing, rewatching after aages I did NOT expect to get so emotional
This movie is a 10/10. This scene is iconic, Jack Black gives a performance for the ages. Richard Linklater directs this movie and scene like a Spike Jonze music video. God this movie ROCKS
I am genuinely surprised they got kids who could actually play all these instruments. As someone who plays and has for many years, that’s impressive.
I went to after school music class when I was young. You will surprise to see what the kids there can do. Sadly I have to move to another city and don't continue my music study until recently.
No kidding. Watching actors fake play a complicated instrument (strings ESPECIALLY (I'm a classically trained violinist)) is so unbelievably cringe. I'd MUCH rather have a less attractive person actually playing the instrument on screen instead of an attractive actor faking it.
@@iwasadeum i know what you mean i play violin as well never classically trained so not as good as i would like as i trained myself mainly to shut up my cousins grandpa who said to me you cant learn violin unless you start early in life so i bought a cheap one at a pawn shop and learned
What’s harder finding kids who can play or somehow convince the one kid who can actually hold a tune to not be able to do that at all.
My uncle had a summer music school and kids that age is the best time to teach them music and other things. I've seen kids as young as 5 read music notes while playing piano and violin.
RIP Kevin Clark. He was an epic drummer
Absolutely. God bless Kevin where ever he may be. My Favorite in this movie, the punk kid haha
“It means you’re an alcoholic” iconic lines in a hilarious scene. Rest in peace man
Sorry to hear of his passing. 😢
Like they say the brighter the star the faster it burns
@@jbbeats2042 “Dude, you have a disease!”
RIP, kid.
RIP! In May 2021, Kevin Clark died in an accident, aged 32.
He was riding his bike in Chicago when he was struck by a car on May 26, TMZ reported.
In a tribute on social media, Jack Black remembered Clark as a "beautiful soul" and said he was heartbroken by his death.
Clark hadn't appeared in any films after School of Rock. Instead, he lived a relatively private life as a professional drummer for a band called Dreadwolf. He reunited with his former substitute teacher, Jack Black, in 2018.
Yup rip kevin he did good job playing Fred the drummer in school of rock
😔☯️
Aw. That's terrible.Thanks for explaining.
I watch this movie for the first time 2 months ago and I cannot stop watching it, I absolutely love this movie Jack Black he is awesome with the kids
Thanks
Honestly my favorite part of the movie is how much props they give to the backup crew, making sure everything working and everyone is able to perform at their best
Most music media focus on the band and music but neglect the fact that to run a good show you need more than the musicians
That moment where he finnaly gets the crowd surf always makes me smile
4:02 when your pit bull named Princess sees and innocent child walking on the street
This film will always stick with me. Musical chemistry between Jack Black and the students is absolutely amazing. Always makes me realise what some films are all about, bringing people together of all ages and loving every moment of the film that they star in. ❤️
I love how every single band member, even those backstage with the effects, are important and showcased during this performance. They all have roles that are just as important as the last and they are treated as equals. Amazing!
This is one of my favorite movies of all times. Now I’m a dad, and my daughter will see it. It teaches kids to be who you are. Everybody can kick ass in their own way. It’s so good
I just realized that Zack wrote this song about Dewey. That's fucking sweet man.
Lawrence's synth at 0:33 is soooooo smooth. "Mr. Cool!" 😄
Love this scene > 1:52
She was all shy in the begining and now is a queen. You have to love this movie.
goosbump!
EVERYTHING about this movie is phenomenal. It's not only Jack Black's best performance, but his chemistry with the kids was genuine, and heartwarming, and a joy to watch. It's even better when you realize that nearly all of the kids developed meaningful, real and long-lasting friendships that continued long after the movie's production wrapped, not only to each other, but to Jack Black himself. They all also developed a real love for music that extended beyond the role to the point they were still perfectly capable of playing their respective instruments on the 10 year reunion special a decade after the movie came out.
Jack was also able to convince Led Zeppelin, who were notorious for NEVER licensing their music to anybody, to let them use the Immigrant Song for this one, using nothing more than his charm and humility when he made a video just for them using the extras that played the public.
This movie has it all, great performances by extremely talented child actors, a really good story, a truly legendary soundtrack, an homage to music and Rock specifically, it's simply a treasure, and Hollywood better not think about remaking this masterpiece. Ever. There is only one School of Rock!. 🤟
0:29 nah not the st anger snare
Is it
Great movie. They have a reunion years ago they sung this song. I saw here in TH-cam. They all grown up and still rocks!
Ma dudes, I cry happy tears every time I see this. This kind of music education focused on self appreciation and creativity wasn't something I got in school, and because I had a religious upbringing it (rock/music) wasn't a opportunity I saw. I show this movie to anyone who's haven't seen it. Can see it again and again. If you put your mind and focus to something, the sky is the limit!
1:02 from here, bass part is really awesome. It's raising the mood of this song.
nice catch!
this is such a special movie.. i cry like a little baby at this part. just very heartwarming. you just dont see authentic feelgood movies like this very often. so pure. an all timer without a doubt.
I'm glad we agree about authentic feel good cinema. It's somewhat faded in recent years in a time when we need it most.
I remember me and my sister loving this movie when we were really young. Watched it all the time. I’m thankful that things like this and my parents constantly playing classic rock music gave me such good music taste.
@aaron6002 same happened to me but my German parents - born in 1935 listened to 5th dimension and Phillysound 😊 and me brought the classic rock into the family. Anyhow - need some stuff nobody knows ? Listen to Zorbonauts - simple man. Think your parents will love it. It's a total unknown supergroup around Lynden Williams . I made a 6.5 hours playlist on the big s..... streamer - channel "stromtupper" - playlist "the unknown universe of Lynden Williams"
@@rupprechtknecht3103 How old are you
@@BlowUpTheOutsideWorld 58
Still one of my favorite movies of all time. I never get tired of watching it.
“I've been touched by your kids… and I’m pretty sure that I’ve touched them.”
Seen School or Rock a dozen times. Ashamed to admit it, but I laugh at this joke and Lawrence calling Jack Black a fat loser every time
@@rstoneburn 😂😂
I forgot how amazing this movie was
After streaming the movie for the first time in years today, i know what you mean.
This movie will always be a massive part of my childhood, as was a HUGE influence on me starting to play music. Every part of the cast has a special place in my memory
Rewatching this movie, its incredible that jack blacks character was able to teach all theses kids how to sing/play each of these instruments fluently in only a few months.
Can I also just say, coolest parents! They were angry and ready to fight then saw their kids having fun, expressing themselves, SHININ and they just smiled like they would at any school performance I love that I notice that now
I was exactly the kids' age when this movie came out and music was my favorite thing, so you can imagine how much I loved this. Pure joy. For some reason watching it now brings tears to my eyes!
ffs I went from loving this movie as a kid when it came out to the final performance brings me to tears everytime now.... all the parents in the crowd watching their kids shred.... my kids still bring me to tears every school performance... my oldest is 17 and still brings me to tears.
3:01 I never noticed it until yesterday but you can see freddy in the background do the drum stick spin, so cool!
This gem/jam is 20 years old. Glad I'm still listening to it,
Shout out to the promoter who had a battle of the bands during the day in the middle of the week.
and managed to get it to be totally packed.
@@jovalin5939 and allowed underaged kids to be there lmao
The craziest thing about this, for me, is that I QUITE LITERALLY live down the street from a SCHOOL OF ROCK center, here in Far North side of Chicago. I can come out of my bldg and walk rt up the street to it. Love this music movie becuz it encouraged kids to tap into their vast many talents and opened up their confidence to the widest degree. I went to an arts JHS and HS in 80s & 90s, so I def know why this movie really matters.
Great movie and an amazing song. These kids were between 10-12 when they starred in this movie and what a remarkable magic they created
I've never seen this scene and NOT CRIED WATERFALLS OF JOYFUL TEARS. Years later, still crying & smiling at Jack and these amazing young rockstars🥲😭🥲
He took these brilliant kids with a LOT of pressure in their lives and showed them how music can ease their stresses, and how creative they can truly be when they "apply" themselves in something so fun and yet so cool!
It's a great message to kids with tradituonal parents. Just because your parents have a path laid out for you doesn't mean it's the right path. Kids should be encouraged to express themselves.
2:27 the smile on the face of Jake's friend says all about himself ❤ love this movie sooooooo very much. dont know how many times i watched it 😊😊
Bruh that's Ed Schneebly
@@sohummohare6364 Make it payable to Dewey FInn...for tax reasons
I saw Tenacious D live couple years ago, Jack and Kyle are still rocking like teens on the stage, it is sooo fun to watch and to listen to 😂
Jack Black is such a talent, idk why most people won't take him more serious
I love this movie so much ❤❤
I think its more people want him to be serious because hes so talented but its just who he is to be energetic and childish and i love him
I dare say he's one of the actors/singers in show business who is taken the MOST seriously. He nails every performance. Humans are generally very good at creating a "yeah, but" argument and would literally find a way to say Jesus had drawbacks. But I don't think there is one soul who has ever considered that for Black.
TENACIOUS D THE BEST
Love this movie, and that this song essentially tells the story of the experience that Dewey left on the kids is incredible.
I love the way Jack runs off stage at the end. He’s more of a kid than the kids! 😁
This movie continues to be iconic and funny, Jack Black was born to play in this movie along with all the fantastic kids, rest in peace to Kevin Clark too who played Freddy who was my favorite character in the movie🤟🏻
This finale is so damn satisfying when you think about the earlier scenes with Dewey hilariously singing and dancing this song to the kids while trying to explain his vision
My favourite all ages movie hands down
The crowd is sooo dry for how absolutely amazing this performance was. I would be losing my mind in that audience
I think it was that way so you could actually hear the song
are you fucking kidding me? look how packed that club is!! that's gotta be about sold out, at what looks like easily a 500-700 capacity room. this is a local battle of the bands gig that's not just a matinee, but a mid-week matinee. i dare you...i triple dog dare you to sell out a mid-week matinee of ANY show, let alone a local battle of the bands. we'll see how enthusiastic the crowd is. over 10yrs in the live music industry, and i've barely seen 100 people show up for sunday hardcore matinee with national touring artists.
@@tazmon122 But they're not really active. They are barely cheering and just standing there.
@@patrickkelly1590 you've clearly never been to a battle of the bands before, and it shows. big yikes.
@@tazmon122 I have not, but I have been to concerts and was making my point off of that.
올해에 서울에서 뮤지컬 한다. 꼭 봐야지. 스쿨오브 락 만세다.
Mano, eu moraria nesse vídeo. Um dos melhores filmes que já vi na minha vida!
One of my favorite childhood movies. I Miss the old days. No work. No problems. Just rocking
Tamika’s Mum and Dad looking so proud always made me smile
Such a wholesome few seconds, it’s like they’ve always known she was that good a singer and just wished she had the confidence to get on a stage
I gotta say I love Jack’s guitar solo.
Me too. he's so good!
@marius kristensen exactly 😍
FLIGGAGIGGAGOO FLIGGAGOO!!
Una de las mejores cosas de esta película, es que Dewey reúna a todos los niños y los junta en un proyecto, incluso si no son músicos. Les enseña a que cada talento vale, la pena y que deben creer en lo que quieren hacer, hacerlo con amor y sin miedo.
Eso me encanta, de esta película. De las mejores de Jack Black.
I'm a full time musician right now: THIS MOVIE IS THE MAIN REASON WHY I BECAME ONE. THANK YOU SCHOOL OF ROCK!
4:31 look at his amazing footwork
Still get goosebumps everytime I listened to this song 😁😎. Music is really powerful. Underated songs will always be the best for me😌
Still watching in 2022 still rocks my socks off. :)
1 of the Actors who act in this Movie she did also act in the show Name iCarly. Her Name is Miranda Cosgrove.
Same, I watch it most days, feels kinda weird knowing Kevin ( Freddy the drummer ) passed away last year, an amazing drummer gone too soon 💔
っぱ何回聞いても飽きない神曲だよな〜
I literally cried 😢 watching, that's what I call passion, the best movie I have ever watched. They really did rock, incredible movie, Jack the best actor ❤
I just cried for how much I loved (and still love) this amazing movie and in particular this scene! Best job from Jack Black. Parents complimenting each other is amazing and the stage dive was the completion of a redemption trip that JB made ❤
School of Rock Lyrics
[Verse 1: Jack Black]
Baby we was making straight A's
But we was stuck in a dumb daze
Don't take much to memorize your lies
I feel like I've been a hypnotized
And then that magic man he come to town
(Woo Wee)
He spun my head round
He said recess is in session
2 and 2 make 5
And now baby oh I'm alive
Oh yeah
I am alive
[Chorus]
And if you wanna be a teachers pet
Well baby you just better forget it
Rock got no reason
Rock got no rhyme
You better get me to school on time
OH YEAH (yeah)
[Verse 2: Tomika (Jack Black)]
Oh you know I was on the Honor Roll
Got good grades
And got no soul
Raise my hand before I could speak my mind
I've been biting my tongue too many times
(And then that magic man said to obey)
Uh huh
(Do what magic man do)
(Not what magic man say)
Say what
(Now can I please have the attention of the class)
(Todays assignment) *Ahem*
Kick some ass
[Chorus]
And if you wanna be a teachers pet
Well baby you just better forget it
Rock got no reason
Rock got no rhyme
You better get me to school on time
And if you wanna be a teachers pet
Well baby you just better forget it
Rock got no reason
Rock got no rhyme
You better get me to school on time
Oh yeah! (yeah)
[Outro: Jack Black]
This is my final exam
Now you all know who I am
I may not be that perfect son
But y'all be rocking when I'm done
Jack black reminds me of teaching young kids in my youth. If you’re enthusiastic, genuine, and willing to be silly you can really get through to them. What a great movie
This just gets me every time. Amazing! When the little girl comes out at 1:53…CHILLS.
when i have a family, i will make it a tradition to watch this legendary masterpiece of a movie every year. i love this scene so much!!
Too bad they died after this from stickittodamaneiosis but this is by far the greatest group ever assembled
best comment award
I didn't care when I was a kid but as an adult I think School of Rock should have won, and if this had been made by Disney they would have!
It would've been to obvious
@@Thunda1986 sometime the obvious solution is the best solution. Take Creed for example. Adonis lost in the first movie for absolutely no reason other than to have another Rocky comparison. And that would have been fine if he faced Pretty Ricky Conlan in the sequel but that didn't happen. It's still a good movie but it would have been better had Adonis won.
It's not always that simple. For this, my guess is that No Vacancies won because they were all adults (not that they didn't hold their own). It just wouldn't have been "right" to give the prize to a mostly-kid band over adults. In Star Wars AOTC, there were other considerations for Anakin Skywalker, but they chose Hayden Christensen because he and Natalie Portman looked great together.
As for Creed, Pretty Ricky was technical and coordinated his whole career. Adonis has been fighting his whole life, but he never had technique and coordination mainly being that no one would train him. Then he meant Rocky and started gaining technique and coordination. But then, word got out that he's Apollo's son and he [pretty much] got slapped with an offer right there. Adonis was just REALLY starting right there, plus you got Pretty Ricky having reach, so Pretty Ricky winning that fight didn't/wouldn't not make sense.
@@Sal_Sal27 ok but the kids had a bigger reaction than No Vacancies who laughed thinking they wouldn't be good especially with Dewey and we're proven wrong, even showing signs of shock. And you're right about Adonis but if he should have lost any fight it should have been the one in the sequel against Viktor Drago the first time (but I'm glad he didn't). Adonis didn't need to go the distance and lose to prove his talent. His Apollo's son and was trained by Rocky Balboa, a perfect recipe for success. Losing only makes sense from a realistic standpoint but it is a movie where the good guy should have came out on top. It's not like Bruised where Halle Berry ran out on her last fight and had to prove she's not a quiter. It's not a redemption story it's an origin story that should have saw Creed as the victor who would stay undefeated in the second movie and into the third, only losing to who is also undefeated if that person is more technical than him.
@@Sal_Sal27 It’s No Vacancy
The best part of the movie is the sheer love of the music. It shines through.
I love thia movie...so memorable!!
4:33 Love Zack tossing his hat into the crowd.
This is one of my favorite movies, not just from my childhood, but of all time! I love Rock & Roll because of it. And I just noticed that Jack is dressed up as Angus from AC/DC, my favorite rock band lol
One of the most wholesome movies I've ever watched.
4:52… I love the nod to Slash’s top hat in this scene…
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Seeing the energy and the spunk of all of the background singers makes this entire scene so entertaining and fun to watch!
Never get old this film 😢❤
The "Oh la las.." always give me goosebumps :)
Thats from a Fleetwood Mac song , "say you love me ". the live versión
They sound a lot like the backing vocals on You Won't See Me by The Beatles.