Jack
Black is simply tenacious!
This film is
ending up on the edge of my Top 100, and may yet
go a bit higher. It's a wonderful vehicle for
Jack Black, and I found myself continuously
impressed with his performance here. Black spoke
in interviews about the more sensitive parts in
this film, and I found myself surprised with how
well he pulled these scenes off. I'm also a huge
Joan Cusack fan, and this served as a nearly
perfect role for her, especially in the latter
half of the film. The kids are solid, especially
in terms of musical talent. I was occasionally
bothered by what appeared monotone performances
from the kids...yes, I know they are young
performers...and, I actually felt the problem
was more in the script than in the performances.
I wanted a bit more range. It's a minor quibble,
but keeps me from giving the film a solid "A".
Sarah Silverman once again does a nice job as a
"bitch," and the supporting cast was uniformly
good. The film has a killer soundtrack, a feel
good but not hokey ending and solid
cinematography. As directed by Richard Linklater,
I found this film to be wonderfully
entertaining, funny and genuinely a good film
for the whole family.
©
Written by Richard Propes
TC Candler's Comment
I am tired of
Jack Black's one note schtick. He has no
other strings to his bow.
Jacob
Hall's Comment
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