Jeremy of We Got This Covered wrote, "Jack Black hasn’t had the best track record in the past decade or so, but he’s always had a few brief moments in the sunlight where his comedy works. Richard Linklater‘s School of Rock is one of those rarities and I’m starting to think that Black should just stick with Linklater from now on out (especially after seeing the two work together recently in Bernie). School of Rock has your usual Linklater heart and soul, with extra emphasis on heart, because of Black’s passion for music. The two work together like salt and pepper, with Linklater providing the proper beats to make the film going and Black injecting his zany brand of humor and rock expertise around every corner."
