IT'S A HARD ROCK LIFE JACK BLACK PLUGGED RIGHT INTO THE ROLE OF MUSICAL MENTOR TO A GROUP OF YOUNG CHARGES.(U)

From: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) | Date: October 3, 2003 | Copyright information

Byline: Bob Strauss Film Writer

Whose bright idea was it to put Jack Black in ``School of Rock''?

We'll place the blame in a minute. But first, let's acknowledge that the concept was a natural.

The 34-year-old, L.A.-bred Black not only has brought a fine approximation of rock 'n' roll's anarchic, rebel spirit to an increasingly high-profile series of comedy roles in movies such as ``Jesus' Son,'' ``High Fidelity,'' ``Saving Silverman,'' ``Orange ...

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