The D Train Trailer: Jack Black Needs You To Come To The High School Reunion

One of the films I enjoyed at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival but didn't get around to reviewing is The D Train. Directed by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel, the new indie dramedy tells the story of a loser (Jack Black) who believes he'll win his way into the cool kids club if he can convince Oliver Lawless (James Marsden), the most popular guy from his high school who's now the face of a national Banana Boat ad campaign, to show up with him to their class reunion.

Remember when we use to love Jack Black? He's back at full force in this new film, but the spotlight shifts to James Marsden. The film is very traditional in execution (as you'll see in the trailer) but the story takes some interesting swerves you wouldn't expect from a big screen comedy (unfortunately the trailer strongly hints at the more compelling turns). IFC has released The D Train trailer, and you can watch it now embedded after the jump. Please leave your thoughts in the comments below.

The D Train stars Jack Black, James Marsden, Kathryn Hahn and Jeffrey Tambor.

All his life, Dan Landsman (Jack Black) has never been the cool guy. That's about to change – if he can convince Oliver Lawless (Marsden), the most popular guy from his high school who's now the face of a national Banana Boat ad campaign, to show up with him to their class reunion. A man on a mission, Dan travels from Pittsburgh to LA and spins a web of lies to recruit Lawless. But he gets more than he bargains for as the unpredictable Lawless proceeds to take over his home, career, and entire life. Showcasing Jack Black and James Marden's most outrageous performances to date, THE D TRAIN serves up the question: how far would you go to be popular? Co-starring Kathryn Hahn and Jeffrey Tambor.

The D Train will hit theaters on May 8th 2015.