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Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny
- Review Date: February 26, 2007
- R
- Genre: Comedy
- 2006
Common Sense Media says
Yup, it's Jack Black -- with an "R" ... really.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that despite star Jack Black's huge popularity with kids, this raucous, profane comedy is for very mature teens and adults only (as those familiar with Black's cult band, Tenacious D, will already know). It absolutely earns its R rating for pervasive language, sexual content, and drug use. There are pot, bongs, and mushrooms; the characters show a particular fondness for the word "c--k"; crude humor centers on flatulence and other bodily functions; and the ample sexual content includes a graphic depiction of the skill that doing "c--k push-ups" develops.
What's the story?
JB (Jack Black), a young hayseed from the Midwest who shocks his conservative parents with his rock music. Banished to his room, JB gets a sign telling him to go to California to become a rock god. In Venice Beach, he meets slacker and guitar virtuoso KG (Kyle Gass). The two become friends, get stoned together, and decide they need to become "the world's greatest rock band." No easy feat, especially when the rent's due. So they plot to steal what might be the answer to their prayers -- a magical guitar pick that's on display in a rock museum 300 miles away. Road trip! On their journey, the friends encounter magical worlds, strange creatures, and even the devil himself. Will they become the band that single-handedly changes the course of rock 'n' roll history? One thing's for sure. These two righteous dudes have a lot of gross, raucous "fun" trying.
Is it any good?
TENACIOUS D: THE PICK OF DESTINY is like School of Rock on steroids. It's no-holds-barred raunchy and crude. Black and Gass may be pretty good musicians (in fact, the musical sequences are the best part of the movie), but their brand of humor demands that you leave any sense of tact or dignity at the theater door.
Die-hard fans of Black's band will be happy to know the movie features new songs, along with some mind-bending cameos by the likes of Tim Robbins, Ben Stiller, and Colin Hanks. Really, it's too bad Black and Gass didn't ditch the buddy-movie-road-trip theme and just go with a straight rock opera from start to finish -- if they had, this movie would have rocked even more. If you must watch this on DVD, wait until the kids go to bed.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about this side of Jack Black, which many kids (and adults) may not have known existed. Which "version" of the star do you think is more like his actual personality -- the hyper-yet-good-hearted guy he plays in movies like School of Rock and Nacho Libre, or the foul-mouthed, genitals-obsessed "hero" of this film? Do you think the studio made it clear how mature the content of this movie was? Why would they try to hide that fact? Families can also discuss all of the bad behavior on display in the movie (drugs, drinking, breaking and entering, stealing, etc.). Why is it funny to see this stuff in a movie when it's dangerous in real life?
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how it inspired me
i luv it inspired me 2 become a rock player like thy play metal and dat inspired me 2 want 2 play guitar im saving up money 2 buy a guitar i luv metal if u guys luv metal thn keep listning 2 it who cares wat ppl think if ur weird well screw thm metal da bomb keep on listning kids peace
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LOTS of swearing. And they show Jack's penis in one scene ... it's still inside his underpants, but he has an erection and the shape is quite graphic.
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Hilarious Buddy Movie
Okay, this movie is really funny. That being said, it clearly is primarily directed toward teenage guys aged 16+ without question. Constant pervasive swearing throughout along with rock music, Jack Black, and sophmoric humor. It's intended for teenage guys without a doubt. It is really funny and worth at least renting once. The F-word is said 100+ times along with sexual slang and explicit sexual references in song lyrics such as "gargling mayonnaise" and a physically impossible exercise called "c--k pushups" in which a male lifts himself off the ground with his erection (later we see graphically what this talent can do to somebody's penis). Also, it is implied that the characters a stoners (we see them after smoking pot, right before smoking pot, and preparing to smoke pot). But when all seen together in the movie, the juvinile humor is actually hilarious and the film as a whole is a light buddy comedy. See it. Watch it. Enjoy it.
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awsome movie!
Iv'e seen alot funny movies, but this. is halarious!!!!!!!!! trust me, your kids would love it. but I suggest 10+ because it does have a little sexual content. But no sex.
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I actually liked this band when I was in middle school.
When I was in middle school I liked this band but I never saw the movie though because my parents would not let me see it back then.
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Tenac
Good movie, 116 F word and other swears. Smoking and JB has to learn how to do "push-ups" in one scene.
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I love this movie. There is extreme language though. Ment for older teens. Want a fdunny movie then you have found It with this. Awsome movie but not for kids.
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Big laughs
Very stupid movie, but if you have nothing to do catch it on TV because it will rock YOUR SOCKS OFF! This film can't really be described in a lot of words...you'll just have to see it. TEENS ONLY.
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Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny
Pretty funny. Im not Back Black's biggest fan, but this movie made me laugh quite a lot. Impressive.
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| Studio: | New Line |
| Director: | Liam Lynch |
| Cast: | Jack Black, Kyle Gass, Tim Robbins |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 93 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | November 21, 2006 |
| DVD release date: | February 27, 2007 |
| MPAA rating: | R |
| MPAA explanation: | pervasive language, sexual content and drug use. |
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