One of the most beloved family films of the 21st century, Jack Black's School of Rock, is airing on ITV2 tonight at 6.45pm. The Richard Linklater-directed comedy was a surprise hit in 2003 and has since become a cult classic.
The film stars Black as Dewey Finn, a struggling rock guitarist who is fired from his band and impersonates a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Discovering his students' musical talents, he forms a band to compete in a Battle of the Bands, aiming for revenge and rent money. Dewey's unconventional methods inspire the children, and they in turn rekindle his passion for music.
School of Rock received widespread critical acclaim, holding a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praised Black's 'exuberant, gleeful performance'. The film was also a box office success, earning nearly four times its budget and becoming the highest-grossing music-themed comedy until Pitch Perfect 2 overtook it in 2015.
Fans have continued to celebrate the film, with one calling it 'an electrifying musical masterpiece' and another noting its 'great lessons hidden in its development, suitable for all ages'. The film's legacy includes a stage musical and a television series that ran for three seasons, though a sequel never materialised.
Don't miss School of Rock on ITV2 this evening at 6.45pm.
