October 3, 2003
Paramount
Comedy, Musical
DVD
B-
This movie isn't as funny as I remembered, although Jack Black (cast to type) does well in the lead role, as does Joan Cusack (cast somewhat against type) as the uptight school principal. There are a lot of stereotypes in the roles, particularly the kids (although "Fancypants" amuses me), and I could've done without the extent to which writer Mike White plays the best friend role as a doormat. Also, there are too many moments when Black's character cons people too easily. That said, the movie is likable enough and the music is pretty good.
MacIntire Dixon was Cole Oyl in Popeye and a Bachelor Party Guest in In & Out, while he's the Bus Driver here. And Kate McGregor-Stewart was Aunt Becky in In & Out and plays Mrs. Lemmons here. Lian Moy was a Patron in The Royal Tenenbaums and is a Student here. Mandy Siegfried was Hana the Hostess in Two Weeks Notice and is Female Employee here. Heather Goldenhersh is Sheila here and would be Martha Pomeroy in Kinsey. Carlos Velazquez is a Musician here and would be a Waiter in Music and Lyrics.
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