School Of Rock Analysis

Content
This film has been rated a PG which means it is suitable for all age groups but young children should be accompanied by an adult this is due to mild language and mild sex references. I think this film is appropriate for people of all ages especially children as it is about children but adults would also find this film enjoyable.
Structure
The film like most of the films I have analysed followers the linear narrative meaning everything happens in chronological order this makes the plot of the story more realistic and the story line much easier to follow, therefore viewers feel like they’re involved in the film and know exactly what’s going on and as this film is a PG young children will find this film easier to understand.
Codes and conventions
Police offers have been a common interest throughout the films I have analysed. This is because the police are usually people who should be taken seriously so in comedy films it’s funny to laugh at them and make them look stupid. In the film school of rock a teacher is used to be made out as an idiot. Comedy films like to make fun of people of authority as in everyday life you can’t do that so it makes it good viewing for audiences.
The part of the film I have chosen to analyse is when Mr S first takes over the class. He is dressed as a typical geeky teacher. A panning shot is used across the room to show the whole class and the teacher standing at the front. This scene is funny as Mr S is not a typical teacher; he talks about having a hangover and takes food off the children to eat himself during class. He also tells one of his students to shut up. All the children have very different personalities which makes the whole class a lot funnier as they all bond with their teacher in different ways. The class room is decorated with colourful pictures and posters making the whole scene a lot more childlike. The children are wearing typical school uniform although it is very smart which shows the school is probably expensive to attend.
Themes
Doing something you believe in and not judging a book by its cover again is a theme throughout this film showing just because someone doesn’t look like they are capable of something it doesn’t mean they won’t try their best and follow through. At first Dewy doesn’t think is capable of being a teacher and is only doing it to earn money but in the end he realises he is really good as working as a teacher and has made a special bond with the children.

Development over time
This film will be appropriate to all generations. Especially men who when they were younger dreamed of making it in a boy band, this has been an occurrence with boys for many years so a lot of people can relate to it. This film is about chasing your dreams, which everyone can relate to which is what made this film so popular.