His methods are unusual. His approach is unique. But his curriculum rocks.

Starring: Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, Sarah Silverman, Miranda Cosgrove, Joey Gaydos Jr., Kevin Clark, Rivkah Reyes, Robert Tsai, Maryam Hassan, Aleisha Allen, Caitlin Hale

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"God of Rock, thank you for this chance to kick ass. We are your humble servants. Please give us the power to blow people's minds with our high voltage rock. In your name, we pray. Amen." – Dewey Finn

Why watch this? ... It's fun and a little irreverent (which is a good thing).

Plot Summary: Dewey Finn is a rock musician who, desperate for work after being kicked out of his band, impersonates a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There, he discovers his fifth-grade students' surprising musical talent and hatches a plan to transform them into a rock band, competing in a local Battle of the Bands competition. Hilarity ensues as Dewey attempts to navigate the demands of teaching, keep his true identity a secret, and prepare his young proteges for their moment in the rock and roll spotlight.

Dad's Preview: Dewey Finn is that guy, the rock god who never hit it big, and just went no place. When he finally gets wise to the money involved in teaching at a prep school, he signs up. Most parents would recoil in terror at Dewey teaching their kids, yet, in his own way, he connects to the young musical prodigies. It's hard not to be infected with Black's singular energy. I mean, I wanna party with the guy, but he's got to go home the next day.

Scott Rudin Productions; Paramount Pictures