Bernie Review
A beloved small-town funeral director becomes entangled in a shocking crime after developing a complicated relationship with a wealthy widow. Jack Black plays Bernie Tiede with unusual restraint, finding both…
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King Kong Review
A determined filmmaker leads a crew to a mysterious island in pursuit of the ultimate spectacle, only to encounter a gigantic ape and a dangerous lost world. Jack Black gives…
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Tropic Thunder Review
A group of actors shooting a war film stumble into a real jungle conflict and struggle to distinguish performance from danger. Jack Black plays Jeff Portnoy, a comic star whose…
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Kung Fu Panda Review
Po, a noodle-shop worker obsessed with kung fu, is unexpectedly chosen to train as the Dragon Warrior. Jack Black brings infectious enthusiasm and comic vulnerability to a hero who must…
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High Fidelity Review
A record-store owner revisits his past relationships while trying to understand why his latest romance failed. Jack Black steals scenes as Barry, a loud, opinionated employee whose encyclopedic music knowledge…
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School of Rock Review
Dewey Finn poses as a substitute teacher and turns a classroom into an unlikely rock band. Jack Black's manic energy gives the premise its spark, but the film succeeds because…
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The Lego Movie Review
Ordinary construction worker Emmet is mistaken for a chosen hero who can save a world governed by rigid instructions. Will Ferrell voices the controlling Lord Business, a villain whose obsession…
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Megamind Review
Megamind is a brilliant blue alien supervillain who has spent his life losing to the heroic Metro Man. When he unexpectedly wins, he discovers that his entire identity depended on…
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Blades of Glory Review
Disgraced rival figure skaters Chazz Michael Michaels and Jimmy MacElroy are forced to compete together after being banned from singles competition. Their partnership transforms a bitter feud into an absurd…
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The Other Guys Review
NYPD detectives Allen Gamble and Terry Hoitz are overshadowed by the department’s celebrity officers. When an apparently mundane financial case becomes something much larger, the mismatched partners finally have a…
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