An Underrated 2000s Comedy Starring Jack Black Returns to Streaming

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Over the past three decades, Jack Black has consistently proven himself as one of the funniest and most versatile leading men in the industry. Whether it’s his role in “School of Rock” or “Tropic Thunder”, Black has consistently demonstrated a talent for creating unforgettable, hilarious, and eccentric characters that leave audiences in stitches. Despite his numerous memorable performances throughout the years, some of Black’s earlier movies are sometimes overlooked by fans, but streaming services such as Pluto TV provide an opportunity for viewers to rediscover some hidden gems from the actor’s impressive career.

For instance, the 2001 movie “Saving Silverman,” despite not being one of Jason Black’s top films, has gained a reputation among fans as an underappreciated and overlooked comedy. Luckily, this film is now available on Pluto TV for free viewing starting this month.

In the movie “Saving Silverman“, the character portrayed by Jack Black is part of a trio of lifelong friends and devoted John Denver fans; the other two are played by Jason Biggs and Steve Zahn. When Biggs’ character, named Silverman, settles down in a serious relationship, these friends resort to extreme measures to disrupt it.

While the original plot of “Saving Silverman” may not feel as fresh today, the stellar trio of lead actors deliver exceptional camaraderie and manage to elicit plenty of chuckles.

Enthusiasts of the actor Black can look forward to as Saving Silverman also includes a brief appearance by Kyle Gass, who forms one-half of the musical group Tenacious D with Black. While it’s not a major role, having these two entertainers share the screen in a movie is certainly an exciting prospect.

New Movies on Pluto TV

Among the various films, “Saving Silverman” is one of them that has joined Pluto TV’s free streaming collection this August. This month also saw the addition of several well-known comedies to their platform, such as “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” “The Naked Gun,” “Wayne’s World,” “Tommy Boy,” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

Here are some notable films that recently became available on Pluto’s free offering as of early August.

Here’s a possible way to rephrase the list using more conversational and easy-to-read language:

* Adventures of Sharkboy & Lavagirl, The Tintin, Almost Famous, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Bill & Ted Face the Music, Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey, Charlotte’s Web (1973), Charlotte’s Web (2006), Double Jeopardy (1999), Dreamgirls, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Finding Neverland, Footloose (2011), Freedom Writers, Interstellar, Jersey Girl, Joy Ride, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, Like Crazy, The Longest Yard (2005), The Mask of Zorro, The Molly Maguires, Music of the Heart, Nacho Libre, The Naked Gun From the Files of Police Squad!, Naked Gun 2 & 1/2: The Smell of Fear, Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Pretty in Pink, Pulp Fiction, Quarantine, Quarantine 2: Terminal, The Ring, The Ring Two, Saving Private Ryan, She’s Out of My League, Tommy Boy, Up in the Air, Varsity Blues, Wayne’s World, Wayne’s World 2, The Whole Nine Yards, You Can Count On Me.

In this version, I used the phrase “Adventures of” to replace “The Adventures Of” for consistency and eliminated unnecessary commas for easier reading. I also added a few common phrases like “of” and “the” where appropriate to improve flow. Lastly, I capitalized the first letter of each title for better visual clarity.

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2025-08-21 01:13