What's your favorite Jack Black movie of all time?

His high kick to weight ratio. That's what makes Jack Black irreplaceable.

I honestly think people don’t realize how great of an actor Jack Black is when given the right material. Honestly, if you pay close enough attention to “Kung Fu Panda,” you can see his range of skills in how one minute he can say something that makes you bust a gut laughing and the next he can convey a truly depressing and heartfelt scene. He truly is an underrated gift to comedy-drama.

"It's definitely the movie I'm most proud of. That's the only time I felt like I was meant to do something. And honestly, I can die happy, I've got my School of Rock." - Jack Black for GQ, 2019

Agreed, Jack Black put his heart and soul into this film, making Dewey likable, in spite of his many flaws. Also, happy 20th Anniversary to School of Rock!

The reason you can't replace Jack Black is because he is one of the very few famous actors that are genuinely a good person.

"Jack Black and Mike White" sounds like the main characters of an 90s sitcom about two total-opposite friends living together in New York City. I like that these people are actually real-life friends! A buddy cop comedy would also work

To this day, one of my absolute FAVORITE movies! No telling just how many future teachers this film impacted and inspired. School of Rock is what made Jack Black a national treasure

I met Jack Black on a road trip to riot fest last year. He was wandering around the Rock and Roll history museum in Ohio by himself with a backpack. He played some music with some fans in the basement. We ended up leaving at the same time and he took a picture with my friend. Great dude

Jack isn’t just one of the greatest celebs of all time, but also one of the greatest human beings to ever exist.🙏

School of Rock worked because half the scenes were real. When it comes to teaching and jamming with the kids, you simply cannot fake the level of enthusiasm Jack had for the music and the abilities of those that were playing it. In those moments where Jack is giving each kid some instruction or the moments where he's absolutely floored by their talent there is almost no line between actor and character at all... he simply is acting upon his genuine emotions and feelings in the scene, and even the best actors in our collective human history aren't able to perfectly replicate that feeling. Nothing is more authentic than the real deal.

School of Rock still has a special place in the hearts of Chicagoans especially. Some of the actors were from Chicago and I’ve had the privilege of meeting Kevin Clark (Freddy) and Rivkah Reyes (Katie) through everyday life encounters years back. This film will forever be a fond part of my childhood. RIP Kevin Clark

I saw Tenacious D live for the first time a few months back. It’s a wild performance where, just for a while, negativity does not and can not exist. It’s like being in the presence of a lightbulb that radiates nothing but positive energy for everyone in the audience.

Charisma.. one word. Only greats posses it. Robin Williams is also another. Never a bad film.

Whenever School of Rock plays their song at the end it still sends shivers down my spine to this day. Soooo good.

One of the best casting decisions in modern film history. Its the role he was born to play.

This movie was one of my kids comfort movies. At one point in his toddler years, he tried to watch three times in a row (I stopped him at the third attempt). He ended up wearing out two DVDs from how much it was used that we now own our third copy.

I was 10 years old when I first watched this movie (about the same age as the kids in the movie). Jack Black and this movie legit changed my life. All these years later, now I'm a musician and still love this movie so much!

This movie is so good you never get bored it deserves an oscar

School of Rock was a movie that released at the perfect time in my adolescence. It is Jack Black's best performance, in my opinion. It's a beautifully written, directed, and acted film from everyone involved. "Lawrence is good at piano! He shall be rocking in my show!"

It is not just School of Rock where he shines. He was brilliant in the Jumanji remake, he played a great role in Jacksons King Kong and the voice acting for Kung Fu Panda was incredible.

I still think he did some of his best hilarious underrated work in really fun underrated flicks like "Saving Silverman", "Orange County" & "High fidelity"

There’s a whole lot of celebs you just can’t replace, and Jack is one of em.🙏

I recently watched School of Rock with my young kids, we all loved it. Its now a 20 year old movie with music thats twice as old as that and it still hits all the right notes.

I’ve had the unique pleasure of working with Black once and he is is a genuinely kind soul that can jump into that wild rocker persona on command. In person he’s pretty chill and relaxed but the second you say action *snap* off he goes! It’s amazing to watch live!

You CANNOT deny the beauty that is Jack's Po. He owns that role and puts a genuine passion into the performance.

Jack Black is best utilized by playing the role "Jack Black". That is what makes him so likable to begin with.

Jack Black has said (in his GQ iconic roles interview) that School of Rock is his favorite film that he's done. Definitely recommend watching that interview too if you haven't.

Jack Black looks at the movie he's in with his lines as though it's his life for the time being. Not just another movie, but another life. Every single movie he's been in has just been another story of his life to tell and it's beautiful.

Jack Black is always fantastic, and School of Rock is a classic.

I’m loving this you can’t replace series, I would love to see you cover nick cage, who I think is infinitely mimic-able but totally irreplaceable

Jack Black is one of those rare actors who has remained (seemingly) genuine throughout his career. While that sense of honest self-expression makes his range as an actor more limited, it also ensures the audience connects with whatever character he plays.

One of my favourite movies growing up ..and still is

Jack Black is definitely underrated as a physical comedian and actor. There is a charm that elevates his performance with the right material, such as School of Rock. But for me, nothing will ever top the music video for Tenacious D's 'Tribute'. I must've watched that video hundreds of times when it came out. That whole album is such gold.

School of rock literally changed my life and molded my taste in music at 10 years old

I feel every word you said about Jables. I've met him in 2019, after a Tenacious D concert, and the stage hog had become the kindest and most lovable human imaginable. When he talked to me, it felt like he was the lucky person to have the chance to meet me, and not the other way round. This man has an absolutely special gift, and rarely have I ever felt this comfortable with someone. I'm positive that he did the same with the kids and probably most people he's in touch with.

jack black in th school of rock is just the most ridiculous thing ever and i love it

He’s just so purely himself, he’s genuinely this massive goofball of a person and it’s so amazing

School of Rock is an incredible film. And I agree, Jack is truly one of a kind. Just thinking about him I find endearing. He's not just amazingly funny, he's a cracking actor all round.

I wonder if Jack Black’s experience as a child actor gave him a perspective not always present when dealing with child actors as an adult. Like he’s able to relate to them in an authentic way that other actors can’t easily replicate.

This movie is legit perfect casting of Jack black made me proud to be a drummer as a kid

Jim Carrey and Jack Black are two irreplaceable actors. I believe this movie’s poster says it best, “Accept No Substitutes”.

Ahh, School of Rock. Forever one of my most cherished movies. I proposed to my wife while we watched this on a park bench some 19-ish years ago. Jack Black is amazing in it (and the broadway musical is also phenomenal)

He plays himself in every movie he's made. Of course you couldn't replace that

This man was also really hilarious in Tropic thunder and really great in Bernie

Fantastic! I love the empathy and support he shows, not only a model for teaching, but being a proper role model in general

I love that you gave a shout out to his appearance on Mr. Show

I think the world just needs more movies about rock and roll

This is still one of the best films. When it came out, I was like the same age as the kids in the movie (5th grade, maybe?) and it planeted the seed in my head that I wanted to be a rocker. Loved the charm and the collaboration and unbeatably good spirit of the film. Could've easily come across as mean-spirited or crass, but it was instead a super feelgood movie.

Jack Black inspires me to keep surviving with his infectious positivity.

Dude, I heard your awe for Jack through my headphones. Great video - nailed it

This was so incredibly fun to watch! Love that y’all are doing it again!

Jack Black has in recent years become one of my faves. It clicked for me when I saw the super Mario movie trailer and his voice acting as Bowser...it officially sold me on his skill and talent. Like it was a scary good performance 👏 👌🏿

Here's to Jack Black... the man who was clearly inspired by MeatLoaf! Bridging the gap between film and music so effortlessly just seemed right for his career. Sure, Black got his big screen debut in DEMOLITION MAN ( yup, he's actually one of the rebels standing next to Dennis Leary. ) Yet, in time, his prowess for making you laugh AND cry would definitely shine through once he got to star in SCHOOL OF ROCK. Oh, for all you Jack Black fans, don't forget about TENACIOUS D AND THE PICK OF DESTINY. Love that movie!

This is unreal! this video came out just right after I watched this movie for the first time today. Loved it. Its the most fun I've had watching a movie in a long time.

This movie is right at the very top of my list of favorites. A buddy of mine and I spent an entire winter watching this flick while we were snowed in. At one point, we'd had it on repeat for a solid 24 hour period. To this day, some 15 years or so later, he and I can both perform this movie line for line.

He gave us School of Rock and Nacho Libre, he'd have my undying love just from that, the fact that he's an awesome sweetheart is the cherry on top.

Jack is and will always be my favorite actor. His story is as awesome as he is. A genuine and humble dude who just wants to spread love and rock. A true role model for all people!

What an awesome movie!! Loved your analysis, never realized that for the better half of the movie he's the villain, taking advantage of those kids, jack black is a genious!! I remembered thinking those kids aren't fake playing, you just confirmed my suspicion. The en credits with the kids and Jack just improvising was pure gold! I also watched a video somewhere of the cast and Jack getting together and playing again somewhere, a true nostalgia bomb!! Love your videos man!! 👍👏👏👏👏👏

Your videos speak to my whole life thus far ❤

I don't think that there's anybody on KZfaq that does such a spot on analysis of a film like you do sir. 👏👏👏

What an astonishingly heartfelt love letter

This channel is amazing. It's my favorite and it's not even close

Ah what a great video!! School of Rock is an incredibly nostalgic movie for me because my family watched it a lot when I was growing up & you really put to words things that I totally agree with, but never thought about quite that way before. Dewey Finn has the potential to be pretty creepy & awful considering that the plot is him manipulating a bunch of elementary school kids to hopefully help win him money, but Jack Black brings such heart & sincerity in the way that he grows to care & inspire the kids that it’s such a feel good movie instead. Even though Dewey’s lie is what puts him in position for the rest of the movie, his genuine love of music & art is what the audience is left remembering.

School of Rock is such an underrated gem, like damn…

Don't know if anyone has said this is the comments, but I loved him in 'The Holiday'. It's amazing how versatile he is from school of rock to a rom com 😂

This in my opinion is a top contender for the "perfect movie".

You’re telling me Jack Black’s neighbor was Mike White and I’m just now learning this?!?!?!

I remember School Of Rock was one of my favorite movies as a kid, this video makes me want to give it a watch again!

The Pick of Destiny is one of his funniest performances me for ... and it's also underrated like some of this earlier work.

My fav movie as a kid, surprised anyone still talk about ir

Oh my god, I was just in the musical version and you couldn't have said it better.

Damn you really nailed that description. He’s a rare ‘natural talent’

Matt Volpe nailed it! I saw him live In Norfolk Va. and was blown away by how well he took on the Duey character. The whole crew was fantastic, go see the show!

Absolutely agree with everything you said. This also kinda translates to the musical adaptation, where I think many people can agree that Alex brightman (the original broadway dewy) is the jack black of broadway.

This movie was the reason why I got into Rock music and I remember preforming Zach’s song for my elementary school talent show 🤘🏽😅

One of the best movies from my childhood that still holds up. A very talented actor

God I LOVE that movie!! 🥰It's got so much heart, and soul, and rock'n'roll! ❤‍🔥🤘 Clearly my favourite Jack Black movie (well, not that clearly, because sometimes it's "The Pick of Destiny" 😁), as well as one of my favourite movies about music - it has the same vibe as "The Commitments" for example. Thanks for bringing all that joy in your video. 👍

‘School of Rock’ is one of my favorite films, I even have the song on my phone. Also “Riding a dragon over a river of blood with a guitar-Axe hybrid” … … You should play ‘Brutal Legend’.

I love this movie and JB! Thanks for mentioning THE JOKE from Mr Show.

Great video! I'd like to point out, this movie is a spiritual successor to the play and movie "the music man." But the fun part about School of rock is, this con man is an actually talented music teacher, and doesn't know it.

this is SUCH a formative film for me as a musician and actor, jack black is a legend for real. he can make me cry and laugh in one scene lol!

It isn't even a movie it's a video game for me, it had me rolling on the floor and i genuinely felt for the characters too, honestly I wish more people knew about brutal legend

I can't believe it's been nearly 20 years since I saw this in the cinema. An absolute comedy classic.

YOu know, it's funny you mention an Axe Guitar hybrid. It's no hybrid but Jack stars in a video game where he plays a guitar that summons lightning, and a sick axe fighting an army of demons and its genuinely awesome

of all the actors working today, I can't think of a single one that just drips "grown-up kid energy" like Jack does, and I mean that as a compliment

I'm not big on cheesy romance movies, but The Holiday is by far my favorite one because Jack Black is so freaking charming in it! More charming than freaking Jude Law! I don't think I've ever seen a thing of/with Jack Black that I didn't like and I think it's because he always puts his all in everything he does :)

YES! My favorite actor growing up, give the man his flowers. His brand of manic insanity may not have aged well, but School of Rock did.

me and my little boy watched this movie hundreds of time!!! We love it

I remember something about Black that touches the heart. According to the voice actress for Viper in Kung Fu Panda, Jack brings an energy to the sound studio that is uniquely him. He is acting as much as he is voice acting. He would come out the booth all sweaty because he would be punching and kicking as if he was Po. Love for the act, is something Jack Black brings.

He's insanely talented. He can be funny af but also convey so much emotion through his acting. His voice acting skills are great as well

I don't know did, there's this one Asian dude on a google pixel ad and he gives me some SERIOUS jack black vibes. Also Adam Devine gives strong Jack Black vibes. He might never be replaced but those people could totally help fill the gap.

I'll be honest, it's not movies or TV that introduced me to Jack Black, but a certain video game by the name of Brutal Legend.

My family and I always quote School of Rock. Also, I can’t believe the movie will turn 20 this year.

Great video.

i think that school of rock is criminally underrated. this movie was my shit when i was a kid and still to this day is one of my favourite movies. got me to learn guitar and try to get into music. happy 20 years🔥

I love there’s videos like this like the Jim Carrey video because I believe there are certain actors who you can’t replace in energy or presence

This movie motivated me to do better in my high school music. I was not good at music at all. It still got me to perform on 2nd chair alto sax at Lionel Hampton Jazz festival for our school.

I watched the reunion concert, it was awesome

I watched this movie three times as a kid in a span of a year. Absolutely loved it when it came out and it will be a movie I show to my kids. And it's not even as if music is very big in my life, I just love the movie.