I have been talking about this movie for over six months. Last spring they were filming this movie in my (then) neighborhood, St. George in Staten Island. I head it was with Jack Black and I got very excited. Eagerly, I waited for its release.

This weekend I was able to finally see it. I went with my uncles as we had to share the Staten Island love. Aside from enjoying all of the great views of local hangouts (Cargo Cafe, St. George Theater), the movie was fantastic. It was just plain fun. Jack Black was hilarious and the kids were entertaining. The premise was silly but it didn't matter. Oh, and Sarah Silverman was in it which is always a bonus.

My only complaint is the token gay child. He was just plain offensive. As my uncle pointed out, Jack Black was happy to comfort the chubby black girl when she feared ridicule, but had no problem brushing off the oft-ignored gay boy. Not cool Linklater and White, not cool. This caused the loss of half a letter grade.