Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny (2006)
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54% of critics liked it
(120 reviews) -
69% of users liked it
(412,390 ratings)
In this musical comedy-adventure starring self-proclaimed greatest band in the world Tenacious D, a pair of aspiring rock superstars attempt to convince the world of their true talents as they embark on a daring quest to acquire the supernaturally powered guitar pick that will finally allow them to… More In this musical comedy-adventure starring self-proclaimed greatest band in the world Tenacious D, a pair of aspiring rock superstars attempt to convince the world of their true talents as they embark on a daring quest to acquire the supernaturally powered guitar pick that will finally allow them to fully realize their vast rock & roll potential. JB (Jack Black) is a naïve Midwesterner whose strict Christian parents view his burning passion for heavy metal as a mortal sin. After his dad tears down every poster in his bedroom except for a Ronnie James Dio poster on the back of the door, the former Black Sabbath frontman instructs the aspiring young rocker to seek out his fortune no matter what the cost. Subsequently setting his sights on Hollywood and hellbent to take the world of rock music by storm, JB sneaks out his bedroom window and makes his way to Venice Beach, where he soon meets guitar-strumming slacker KG (Kyle Gass). With a future of rock & roll superstardom now well within their reach, JB and KG harness the power of Satan to form hellfire hard rock duo Tenacious D and set out on a quest to achieve musical immortality by stealing the mythical guitar pick said to instill its owner with unprecedented musical prowess. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Liam Lynch
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Nov 22, 2006 Wide
- Studio
- New Line Cinema
Critic Reviews
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David Jenkins, Time Out
Clearly intended to be viewed through a haze of marijuana smoke, it'd be against the law for us to recommend this film.
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Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
I found it mildly amusing. I didn't hate it.
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Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Begins with flatulence, ends with flatulence and is one big gaseous emission in between.
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Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Strictly for the tenaciously devoted.
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Ann Hornaday, Washington Post
Even considering Black's prodigious talents, Pick gets tiresome way too quickly.
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Cast
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Jack Black
as JB
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Kyle Gass
as KG
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JR Reed
as Lee
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Troy Gentile
as Lil' JB
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Ronnie James Dio
as Dio
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Paul F. Tompkins
as Open Mic Host
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Ned Bellamy
as Security Guard
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Fred Armisen
as Security Guard
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Kirk Ward
as Car Chasing Cop, Gang Leader
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Amy Poehler
as Truck Stop Waitress
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Tim Robbins
as The Stranger
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Dave Grohl
as Satan
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Ben Stiller
as Guitar Centre Guy
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Lara Everly
as Girl
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Brittany Eldridge
as Girl
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Melissa-Anne Davenport
as Girl
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John Ennis
as Gang Member
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V.J. Foster
as Gang Member
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Jay Johnston
as Gang Member
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Christopher 'C-Minus' Rivas
as DJ
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Colin Hanks
as Drunk Frat Dude
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Stephanie Erb
as Al's Bar Waitress
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Amy Adams
as Gorgeous Woman
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Milos Milicevic
as Tattooed Biker
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Molly Bryant
as Ecstatic Woman
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Michael Rivkin
as Poopy Guy
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Neil Hamburger
as Stand Up Comic
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Patrick Walsh
as Exploding Head Guy
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Bevin Kaye
as Fainting Woman
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Evie Peck
as KG's Mother
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Mason Knight
as Young KG
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Erik Walker
as Bully
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Dean Marchiano
as Bully
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Cynthia Ettinger
as Betty Black
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Andrew Caldwell
as Billy Black
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Laura Milligan
as Tarot Card Reader
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Meat Loaf
as JB's Father [Uncredited]
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John C. Reilly
as Sasquatch [Uncredited]
- Jason Reed
- David Grohl








