I liked this movie I remember there was one very well done scene in this movie where Riff Randell (played by P.J. Soles) is lying in her bed smoking pot and then she begins to visualize that the Ramones are in the room with her sing the song "I Want You Around" ...very very cool stuff.It was fun, energetic, quirky and cool. Yes I'll admit that the ending is way-way over the top and far fetched ...but it doesn't matter because it is fun this is a very fun movie. It's Sex, Pot and Rock n Rocll foreverI read that Cheap Trick was the band who was originally to star in this ..But I do not know if this is true or not

One of the things that always got me though the drudgery of high school has always been music. Just hearing the music of a favorite band or even soundtrack from a film it just made most of my days feel alright.This film is one of my favorite comedies and it's one of the only teen films that are actually good in my book. Roger Corman's company always was famous for producing and making a lot of colorful B movies, this film is another of my favorites from his lot.Not much I can really say, the film is kinda a wish fulfillment fantasy, because in a way it's sort of takes a lot of things that most of us as teens we sometimes think or dream about and put them all in this movie. From having a favorite rock band visit your local school, rebelling and overcoming unfair authority and anyone that puts you down for what you love, teens actually stepping up being empowered by what they believe in, as well as destroying the school itself. What's not to love.I like the characters like Riff (P.J. Soles) whom is a fun protagonist she just has so much energy. She's a mega fan of Rock n Roll and the Ramones, hence her name. And she's rebellious as she isn't going to stand for anyone or anything trying to ruin her good time and rock n roll. She sort of represents ourselves because I really can emphasize with her with her enthusiastic and unending fandom for rock music, it's sort of like mine is with movies.Though my favorite is Eaglebauer (Clint Howard) whom is a sly business man that runs a business that is more or less legal in the school from helping some get though the day like supplying test answers in case there's that dreaded test they have to study for but most importantly helps underdogs and outsiders like nerds, geeks, or any other luckless teens in the school. Personally I think this kind of business is a cool idea, shame I didn't have this kind of business in my high school or collage for help.Mary Wornov as Miss Evelyn Togar is a fun villainous you love to hate, it's sort of ironic that she also got to play the main villainous in "Rock n Roll High School Forever" but that's a different story. Her character is a sadistic b.... that just doesn't give a crap about education let alone the students, she simply just wants to make life a living hell in the school for no reason. And of course once she presses that wrong button with Riff as well as ourselves, you know she's got to go down.The comedy I think is very good, the best and most hilarious of course is the high school takeover which despite occurring at the last minutes of the film are clearly the highlight and payoff of the film. I really love the soundtrack, this film is one of my favorite movie soundtracks ever, it has so many great memorable songs. In a way this film is sort of a musical as we constantly hear rock songs, one musical sequence from P.J. Soles and the other students, but most of all songs from the band "The Ramones". It's also in a way almost the ultimate fan film as this film is no doubt favoring the "Ramones" band whom are clearly the highlight of the film. Their songs are just fantastic, they sing one of my favorite theme songs of all which of course is the title itself.I even like that in a way the film has a good message showing that music and anything else in entertainment are rights and aren't the cause of social problems.Rockin Roll High School hits all the right notes.Rating: 3 and a half stars

"Miss Evelyn Togar" (Mary Woronov) has just been hired as the new principal of Vince Lombardi High School and she is determined to install discipline in it. Standing in her way is a rebellious senior by the name of "Riff Randell" (P.J. Soles) and her best-friend "Kate Rambeau" (Dey Young). Yet while Riff is outgoing and doesn't care about her studies Kate is the total opposite as she is a very good student but rather and introverted. Along with that Kate has a crush on the captain of the football team "Tom Roberts" (Vincent Van Patten) who in turn has a crush on Riff. Unfortunately for Tom, Riff has a crush on the lead singer of the Ramones who just happen to be coming to town. But once again Miss Togar is standing in the way of Riff's happiness. Now rather than reveal any more of this film and risk spoiling it for those who haven't seen it I will just say that watching this movie was like watching a train wreck in slow motion—I had to keep watching in spite of the fact that the humor was hit-or-miss, the music wasn't exactly my style and the end was totally predictable. As a matter of fact about the only thing good about this movie was the presence of P.J. Soles who was definitely cute but not exactly capable of carrying the entire film by herself. Now don't get me wrong—this isn't a bad movie by any means and like I said before it kept my attention throughout. But there were some parts that could have used improvement and as a result I rate this film as only average.

This movie is SOOOO funny!!! The acting is WONDERFUL, the Ramones are sexy, the jokes are subtle, and the plot is just what every high schooler dreams of doing to his/her school. I absolutely loved the soundtrack as well as the carefully placed cynicism. If you like monty python, You will love this film. This movie is a tad bit "grease"esk (without all the annoying songs). The songs that are sung are likable; you might even find yourself singing these songs once the movie is through. This musical ranks number two in musicals to me (second next to the blues brothers). But please, do not think of it as a musical per say; seeing as how the songs are so likable, it is hard to tell a carefully choreographed scene is taking place. I think of this movie as more of a comedy with undertones of romance. You will be reminded of what it was like to be a rebellious teenager; needless to say, you will be reminiscing of your old high school days after seeing this film. Highly recommended for both the family (since it is a very youthful but also for adults since there are many jokes that are funnier with age and experience.