36:11 - Literally no one in history has said that, lol. Jack Black is known to be one of the nicest, most down-to-Earth celebrities out there.

36:07 Who is out here slandering my man Jack Black? Dude is literally one of the chillest celebrities out there

All the kids except Miranda Cosgrove were musicians, not actors. That's why they're so good - they're actually playing. I also read that Lawrence's "I'm not cool enough to be in the band" moment was something Lawrence's actor genuinely said to Jack Black during auditions, and it's why Black gave him the part.

what really hits different for me about this movie is not only Jack Black, but also how crazy talented these kids were. as a kid watching this, it really made me feel like I could do anything, and the nostalgia hits me even more so now. especially Kevin Clark who played Freddy, it's so sad that he's passed away now, but his talent forever remains engrained in this movie - as will everyone else's.

First, RIP Kevin Clark. He played Freddy and passed away in May of 2021 when he got hit by a car while riding his bike. But to bring the mood up… Fun facts: 1. The guy who play Ned, Mike White, is the one who wrote the screenplay. 2. This movie was actually written for Jack Black to be Dewey. 3. The kids played all those instruments themselves. 4. They had a 10 year reunion back in 2013 (it’s on KZfaq) and Jack is planning on another reunion this year for the 20th anniversary of the movie.

They actually did a reunion thing and had everyone together performing again after so many years, looked like they all had a blast on the movie.

One thing I especially love about this film is how Dewey just wants everyone to feel good about who they are. Like, when Lawrence and Tamika open up to him about their insecurities, his response is literally just 'so what, who cares, you have talent, you're awesome', and when Billy wants to be the stylist instead of security, he just shrugs and goes 'okay' and lets the kid follow his passion. There's no overt preaching or moralising - he just leads by example, by accepting the kids as they are (even Summer) and not judging anybody. In that respect, he is a really good teacher, despite not being good at the actual theoretical parts of the job.

3 things: -Rest In Peace Kevin Clark (Actor who played Freddy "Spazzy McGee" Jones) -Joey Gaydos Jr (Zack Attack) was arrested for stealing a guitar once. So punk rock. This film is almost 20 years old. It was released on October 3rd 2003 (aka Mean Girls Day). I wish they did a reunion special!

You deffinetly hit the nail on the head. Probly the biggest reason why this movie is as good as it is is because of how unconditionally supportive Jack Black is of each and every one of the kids.

Who said Jack Black is an asshole?? He's one of the purest guys on the planet. You should hear how he talks about the importance of this movie given his comedy rock duo .

The guy that played Zack got arrested 4x in 5 weeks for stealing guitars. True embodiment of “not hardcore unless you live hardcore” 😂

Jack and the kids had a reunion a few years back and they performed the song again. It was so heartwarming to watch

I can quote this entire movie from memory. It’s insane. I never tried to remember every line, or just embedded into my very fibre over rewatches. Love to those who grew up on this movie.

Rest in peace to the kid that played drums❤ Also lead guitarist got arrested a couple years ago for stealing a guitar😂

I bought this movie and showed it to my kids (12 and 9)... You hit the nail on the head about it hitting different for kids... Their interest in music just exploded. Definitely holds up 🤘

You absolutely nailed it at 19:11 when you talk about parents. I've been a guitar teacher for 25 years. I've had some of the most amazing students ever, but I've also had a lot of students that just weren't feeling it, and it was purely because their parents were pushing them into it. If it becomes apparent at an early stage that a child has no interest in a particular hobby, it's up to the parents to figure out what their interests are, and encourage them in the right direction. Great reaction, dude. I'm 45 now and I first saw this movie in my late 20s. It's one of my all time faves and I've seen it a million times. Personally I think it's aimed at adults just as much as kids, especially us adults that are still kids at heart.

When I had the DVD, I watched all the behind the scenes as well as the movie with commentary from the kids and I love it so much! Some fun facts that people might not know are that the bigger kid who played the roadie (Gabe, I think) and the little blonde girl Marta are now actually married. Also, Joey Gaydos Jr., who played Zack is a real prodigy whose dad was a famous musician, so when Jack Black was “teaching him” how to play guitar in the movie, he was actually better than they wanted, so they made him dumb it down to look like a kid who was actually learning. Also, Rest in Peace to Kevin Clark, who played Freddie. He was one of my biggest crushes and it’s so unfortunate what happened to him 😞 Thank you for appreciating this movie for what it is because I know it might be hard to relate to it as much as those of us who grew up with it, but I’m glad to see that it still put a smile on your face and you could feel how happy the kids got once they weee able to express themselves more freely. That’s what it’s all about🤍

Man, Jack Black is legitimately one of the coolest, most nice, down to Earth real one celebrities ever to have existed. The man is just a good human being. This movie is extremely good, largely because it's such a simple idea... and taps into the dreams we all had as kids. Wanting to be whatever it was and dreaming we really could. Before life got in the way for so many of us.

This movie is perfect. This choice was perfect. Jack Black's Magnum Opus is life changing

This is my first time back in a few months. You dont know me, but your content got me through the worst mental health I've ever struggled with. Stay pure. Much love.❤

"Why has my daughter become obsessed with David Geffen?" made me laugh out loud!

omg i didn't expect this, IT'S MY FAVORITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME!!! thank you for reacting to it, alex, i truly appreciate your hard work!

"I've heard Jack Black's kind of an asshole" Whoa, where on earth did you hear that?! I've only ever heard that he's a total sweetheart (a weird sweetheart, but still!). Did he say or do something asshole-ish at some point that I missed?

10000% yes to your question about us guitar players imagining a solo. Not always on the first listen but once you get in a groove you can literally hear it like you're playing.

I've never once heard Jack Black is an Arsehole! Dunno where you got that from. He seems to be one of the few people in Hollywood who's actually sincere and himself and not fake. The fact most of this film was ad-libbed and the kids are so happy is, I think, a testament to that. Kids aren't stupid and they'll call out fakeness and bullshit whenever they see it but you can see these kids love him and often can't hold in their laughter and delight

I've never heard anyone refer to Jack Black as 'an asshole'. The exact opposite actually. He's got a great reputation.

I have never once heard of anyone saying Jack Black was an asshole lol. Never heard anything but good things about him

Jack black ain’t never been an asshole. He’s always been so kind to every co-star especially to his child stars

Fun fact: the guy who played Ned is Mike White, a contestant on season 37 of Survivor. Also known as David Vs. Goliath, he was a runner-up on the show as well.

Cello is basically the bass form of violin. The tunings are different, but I cello is pretty similar to a stand-up bass. Also, the kids actually did know or learn their instruments. They did an anniversary reunion show back in 2013, where they all got together and performed a live show. It was pretty awesome, and they're all super talented.

Jack Black is a national treasure we need to protect this man at all costs! ❤ Also RIP Freddy Jones . Just found your channel and loving your reactions so far

Yeah the kids are playing for real. A few years ago there was a reunion concert, all these kids as adults and jack black. Defs look it up, its a feel good time.

everything about the movie is real, that the musician kids really do play their instruments and the singers are singers

Saw Tenacious D last year at Blue Ridge Rock Fest. They do a whole tribute song to Roadies and named his whole crew from sound/lighting to guitar tech. Jack Black brought out his roadies to get an ovation. Seemed like a pretty gracious guy if you ask me but I never met him beyond the show.

My Aunt runs a preschool in the UK and when Jack Black was filming Gullivers Travels he enrolled his kids there for a while and she couldn't speak highly enough about how down to earth they all were, seems like a really fun guy!

I love this movie, it's not just the kids who learn and change for the better, it's Jack's character too. He learns responsibility and how to not spotlight hog, by making way for letting the kids take it when it's necessary too. I love even more that it was clearly a positive experience for them all in real life too.

where did you hear that jack black is an asshole?! i've literally never once even heard a hint of such a rumor, like ever. i've only ever heard good things about his personality and attitude

Ned was played by Mike White, the writer of the movie. He’s behind the show White Lotus, and was on Survivor and the Amazing Race. Love that guy

As a songwriter and guitarist I absolutely love this movie. I haven’t seen this in a decade and I’m graduating college next year but I remember every line. So glad you watched this!

36:11 I've met him in between shows of Tenacious D and he was genuinely one of the nicest people ever. He goes out of his way to treat everyone as if he was just an old friend. Never have heard a single bad thing about him ever before now, so I'm very curious as to where you heard that.

As someone who grew up on rock music, this movie IS amazing. The music, the kids, and just the overall story and message. If you're looking for another comedy music movie, I highly recommend the movie Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. It stars John C Riley as a musician but the way the movie is written and filmed it makes fun of all rock music sterotypes from about the 60's to about the 80's and I haven't seen a single reaction to it

Jack Black is the funny badass we all need. What I love him the most for is the Kung Fu Panda movies. The fourth film is in production.

Jack Black is so incredibly talented and yes, the kids in this movie were playing the instruments. And a kick ass soundtrack to boot.

This movie (as stupid as it seems) means so much to me. I saw it for the first time when I was five when my parents were watching it. I obviously didn’t really understand what was going on or the raunchy jokes but I loved the premise and my parents had raised me on classic rock. As I got older I always came back to this movie and I’ve seen it hundreds of times. I can probably quote it backwards and forwards. The movie still gives me chills and It’s still my favorite. This movie (as a kid) made me feel like I was capable of anything I put my mind to, and led me on to listen to the music I listen to today and have the massive respect I have for rock in general. Thank you for giving it a watch. 🎸🎶

Dude, back in my day we had a young male gym teacher (who knew no french) teach our advanced french class (3rd year). This was more believable than you could imagine believe back in those days. He'd hang out with all the jocks and teenage girls who crushed on him while calling the class an open period to do whatever we wanted as long as we didn't leave the classroom or attract the VPs/Principal's attention. It was wayyyy out of hand back then. It was like a bad episode of Saved By the Bell but it was our life, unfortunately.

That scene where Robert Tsai (cant remember his character's name) said he wasnt cool enough for the band was actually added to the movie because he really went to Richard Linklater and said he wasn't cool enough to be in the movie. Linklater told him his insecurity about being in the movie was exactly why he was perfect for the role. ❤

This was the first movie with that song or band in it. It is said that they only accepted their song being played in the movie because Jack Black and the crew asked with such passion

The school head mistress is Joan Cusack, as in John’s sister. They are often in movies together, going back to 16 Candles even. Two of my favorites are the 80s classic Say Anything, which was John’s last role playing a teen. And Grosse Pointe Blank, a dark hit man comedy where she plays his assistant. Then, Jack Black and John Cusack played together in High Fidelity.

This came out when my 2nd son was this age group, so it doesn't take me to my childhood it brings me to theirs. Movies were made so parents could enjoy them also. Loved your reaction. Enjoy

This movie was actually made specifically for jack black. And he says it’s the movie he is most proud of. Also the director really wanted a explain song in it so him and the whole cast begged Led Zeppelin to have one of their songs in the movie. Also he had a hand in all the songs and the song they ended up singing for the contest was written by a band he saw while working on the movie and he asked them if they could write a song for the movie and they wrote it in less than a day. Oh and the band is called the Mooney Suzuki

There's kids here who play instruments, orchestrate events, manage responsibilities, design clothes, and all get along and work together as a cohesive unit. AKA teacher taught these kids marketable skills. They're probably the only students there who could walk out of school and make money off the bat

As a young musician of 21 who grew up watching this movie often, I feel it has an accurate creative energy when they are writing music. I feel this same vibe of bouncing off of each others ideas when I'm writing music with my best friend!

Rock + Jack Black + kids = gold! Such a great movie regardless if this is a kids movie or not. The classic rock in this movie is amazing.

Your “DO YOU WANT A HUG?!” caught me so off guard & made me laugh so loud! 😂😂😂

I had a band many moons ago.. We did "communicate" like that sometimes (making noises of notes in inaginary instruments). My teacher "sang" along the notes (we use "Dó,Ré,Mi" instead of letters, but imagine something like.. "Ceeeee, Deeeee, Eeeeeee" being sang in its respective tones. (Yes, she knew by head how each note sounded).

I’ve actually hung out with Jack Black and Kyle Gass backstage at a Tenacious D concert. He’s not an asshole. Both of them are really decent and good guys.

I love how you're not opposed to crossing lines with your comedy, keep it up dude this channel f*cking rules lmao

For those of us that play guitar, and solo in rock, yes, it’s often in our head already in some way. But a whole lot of the time it just sort of happens. And hope it’s recording ‘cause it might not come back again.

This premise may be unrealistic, but you gotta recognize that it was at least much more plausible when it released than it is now. Our culture has significantly shifted since this movie was made, and people used to be way less guarded and paranoid about adults' interactions with kids.

36:10 I *need* to know who lied to your face about this lmao - all I've EVER heard anyone say about Jack Black is how amazingly fun he is and how awesome he is.

I was also quite irritated the bass solo didn't happen, but that's due to the fact I play bass. Also you didn't catch that "No Vacancy" was Jack Blacks original band that kicked him out in the beginning.

Yesss !! Can't wait to rewatch this absolute gem with you 🙏🏼

I’m twelve I play guitar, and this movie is my absolute jam Especially as a rock loving kid this hit different

I think i actually Squeed when i read you were checking this out, what a GREAT combo! Made my day, you rock!!

Okay so literally two weeks ago I was looking for reactions to this movie and there was almost none, now this week you’re the third reaction channel that I watch that’s reacting to it lmfao. Excited for you to watch all the way for the first time!

I grew up with classic rock so it warms my soul to see Dewey bring passion to teaching the kid's potential this way.

One of the moments is when he asks about the reasons to form a band with answers like getting wasted, chicks, or the suggestion for the groups name. The logical thing is to watch after this is "This Is Spinal Tap !" or Spïnal Täp

Fun fact: This was one of my go-to movies during my teens when I played video games. I've seen this movie at least 200 times.

My kids had me watching this movie once a week... it's GREAT tho! 💚

Can you imagine Alex's new show: "come with me on my first day at a weird job: Starbucks" "Alex's first" ahahaha Edit: 20:17 He put's cream on his hand. -Home remedy- When you get a mild burn (hot water, hot milk, etc) you can apply heavy cream on the wound to help it heal and it will help cool down the wound and you. If no cream available, milk also works as peeled onion (remoce the outer layer, slice onion and apply to wound) Still visit a doctor for proper treatment :P

i can recite every dialogue in this movie up to this day since its release in the theaters. the way ive wtched this on dvd for hundred times 😭

I'm 29 and saw this back when it first came out. My dad was a big Rock and Metal fan, so my brother and I were always jamming to Zeppelin and AC/DC. Now all these years later I'm a teacher and my students call me Mr. S... It's such a trip to look back at this now!

Alex would not have been able to appreciate this movie fully, if it weren’t for his former education in Rock N’ Roll music through his reaction channel. It’s pretty cool how everything comes together after such a long journey and then the payoff that follows is not only rewarding but legit entertaining.

This film is an underrated classic glad your reacting to it.

Oh, you HAVE to watch the Kung Fu Panda movies! They are amazing! Also, I've never heard anything about Jables being an asshole... by all accounts, he seems like one of the most genuine and friendly celebrities!

This was my childhood movie, it introduced me to rock and metal bands. I’ve rewatched this like 7 times already lmao

Yoo another great movie choice! You're killing it Alex :)

All the kids are actually playing except the base player, which is why she wasn't featured with a solo during the credits. The behind the scenes are pretty cool and show how talented all the kids are.

The Bass player actually was SUPPOSED to get a solo at the end credits, but Jack forgot. They talk about it in the commentary.

Now you need to see the School Of Rock musical with Alex Brightman. Ugh sooo good!

I remember the hype when this film when it came out, the teachers at school kept playing it no movie days so I guess they liked it too XD

I haven't started yet and I already know I'm going to love this reaction

"Shallow Hal" was filmed in my city. A crew member of mine was Jason Alexander's personal assistant while he was here. Great movie!

As a bass player who was learning the bass at age 11 at the time this movie came out, I also am upset that the bass player didn't get to solo lol

There is an actual School of Rock after school program. Nationwide. They can take songs I never liked and make them sound good. Some of those kids are very talented.

The kids are super talented and really did play the music

Yes, they were actually playing. The guy who played Zach actually taught Jack Black how to play those two songs Mr S tried to teach Zach in the movie

I was 22 when I watched this for the first time, I absolutely loved it and I still do. I can't even imagine the extra nostalgia effect it'd have if I had watched it when I was younger.

I don't know who told you Jack Black was an asshole, Ive only ever heard great things about him.

Such a hilarious and entertaining film. A classic.

You’re not hardcore unless you live hardcore. And the legend of the rent was WAY HARDCORE!!!

I love the credits rolling the opposite way of jack black motioning “credits gots to roll” at the end tbqh

Jack Black an asshole? WTF. Never heard of it.

Nickelodeon had a show named School of Rock around 7 years ago. Never knew it was based on an older movie

i havent watched this movie in probably 10+ years and i can still remember all the words to the songs lol, i used to watch this movie on repeat as a kid

you absolutely NEED to see the reunion concert.... sadly the actor playing Freddy (Kevin Clark) passed away after being struck by a car while riding a bike. The reunion concert hits hard in multiple ways.

Love Jack Black so much! You should really watch The Pick of Destiny as well, another hilarious metal movie!

Yes Alex! Drake and Josh was my favourite show as a kid 🤟 loved Zoey 101 too 😊

I'll be 40 later this year and I saw the movie back when it first came out, and it's honestly one of my favorite comedies! Jack is a natural with his musicianship, and Joan Cusack was such a fun part of this casting as well! (Yes, John's sister!) Btw, if you haven't already watch his Tenacious D movie with Kevin...I can't remember his last name but, it's hilarious and it stars some other musical legends as well.

Since you are from Texas, it might interest you that Spider is played by Lucas Babin, who was elected as the District Attorney of Tyler County, where he serves to this day. He apparently has his eye on a Congressional seat, but this was quite surprising when I found this out.