Movie News (7/14/2008): The Movie Blog is reporting from a story derived from Comingsoon.net that Paramount Pictures is going ahead with the sequel to “School of Rock.” The new movie will be titled “School of Rock 2: America Rocks” and it will involve Jack Black leading a group of summer school students on a cross-country field trip that delves into the history of rock ‘n’ roll and explores the roots of blues, rap, country and other genres.
I really thought this was a good movie, I liked seeing Jack Black in a more family friendly role involving music. I am not sure what to think as I thought School of Rock was a good 1-off movie, meaning a movie that thrived on its own and didn’t need a sequel to garnish excitement. Did anyone else enjoy this movie? Are you excited about a sequel? Is this just another move from Hollywood trying to revive old success for lack of any original content?
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I think that I enjoyed the music of the movie more than the movie itself! But I did enjoy the movie!
I think that a sequel is stretching it. I dont think that they are related, but someone tried a series with Gene Simmons teaching kids and I believe they called it “Gene Simmons: School of Rock.” Dont believe it did very well.
Unless done better than the first movie, I doubt it would be a successful sequel. I hope that they take their time and really develop the script before rushing to shoot it.
If there will be one aspect of the movie that I would look forward to, it will be the music they look at, play, explore…yada yada.
I actually liked the first one. I even convinced my wife to watch it a few weeks back when it came on TV.
I have to agree, however, that it is not a movie deserving of a sequel.
I think that there was a documentary called “Rock School.” That was the reality of what the “School of Rock” movie was based on.
My wife and I did also enjoy the first movie, but like I said, it was a good movie for what it was, I don’t think it’s going to be helped by a sequel.