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Summary: Do you wanna get rocked?
Review: He "studied their music note for note, read every interview, copied every outfit, every move, every look," all in pursuit of perfection. "Their music deserved it."
Chris Cole (Mark Wahlberg) is the front man for a popular Steel Dragon tribute band. He takes the head-bangin' music very seriously, perhaps too seriously, according to his band members who have just replaced him after a very public disagreement.
Meanwhile, the real Steel Dragon band members have fired their front man. They've seen a tape of Chris and personally call him to get him on a plane to L.A. for an audition. Well, you heard the promos: "The story of a wanna-be who got-to-be."
Jennifer Aniston plays Chris' long-time girlfriend and band manager, Emily. Sex, drugs, rock-and-roll, more sex and more drugs gets to be a bit much for the couple. Wait till you see how it turns out.
I've never been a big fan of Mark Wahlberg. But he was absolutely perfect for this role. Jennifer Aniston has always been a favorite of mine. Her role here isn't much different than everything else she does, but somehow, she shines a little brighter here. Well done. The music alone is superbly hand-picked from Bon Jovi, Kiss, Def Leppard, INXS, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Talking Heads and Motley Crue. Look for Jason Bonham (son of Led Zeppelin's John Bonham) as the drummer of Steel Dragon and Australian super-model Rachel Hunter (yeah, right!) as his wife.
Ok, this may be just a far-fetched, rock-and-roll Cinderella story, but who cares. It was very well done and very entertaining to me. It just "rocked" from beginning to end.
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Summary: GOOD FUN, WORTH WATCHING!!!
Review: First of all let me start off by saying that although Rock star didn't do very well at the box office, I thought it was a lot of fun and it made for an enjoyable hour and three quarters viewing. Loosely based on the life of Tim 'Ripper' Owens, the office supplies salesman who replaced Rob Halford in Judas Priest, Rock Star combines satire, morality, romance and a good old fashioned rags to riches storyline.So what's the plot? Salesman and ordinary working stiff Chris Cole (Mark Wahlberg) and wannabe rock star has been obsessed for years in his devotion to British heavy metal band Steel Dragon. As part of a tribute band, he is derided by his older brother who feels he should get a real job and his devotion to mimicry is so much that even his fellow tribute band members are sick of him, and they eventually dump him. Comforted by his patient and devoted girlfriend (Jennifer Anniston) Chris swears that he will prove them all wrong but he even he is shocked when he is invited to audition as the replacement singer in the band he adores. Of course he wins the gig and so begins a journey through the world of a rock idol, full of drugs, groupies, drink and general excessive behaviour. I'm not quite sure why this movie wasn't that successful. Sure it's not the greatest movie you will ever see and it offers no original insight but there's also very little to dislike about it. Critics may complain that it's neither full on satire such as 'This Is Spinal Tap' or that it is full of clichés but this is a movie that doesn't take itself too seriously and does not try to portray reality. Mark Wahlberg is perfectly cast as Chris Cole and Jennifer Anniston gives a very pleasing and likeable performance as Chris's loyal girlfriend, whilst some of the supporting turns (particularly from Timothy Spall as the seen it all before manager) are excellent too. Stephen Herek's direction is perfectly paced and unlike most modern movies it is not overlong and it feels shorter than it actually is. It has some truly excellent moments and you could do much worse than to check this out on a Saturday night.
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Summary: What!?!?!
Review: There is no good reason to ever see Jennifer Aniston pierce Marky Mark's nipple. No good reason at all.
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Summary: "Rock Star" is routine, but still a lot of fun.
Review: For what it's worth, "Rock Star" is an enjoyable fantasy yarn about an aspiring musician who makes it to the big time, only to realize that it's not all about sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll. Sure, the concept is surely not fresh, and the lack of purpose that plagues the movie keeps it from truly soaring. But despite its flaws, it manages to entertain through its bright cast, wonderful execution, and delightful sense of humor. Carrying the lightweight story on his shoulders like a guitar case full of memories is young Chris Cole (Mark Wahlberg), a twenty-something grunge rocker who still lives with his parents, and gets his jollies by recreating the sense of excitement an audience gets from attending a Steel Dragon concert. Insisting that his band is a "tribute band" rather than a cover band, Chris idolizes the band, particularly the lead singer, Bobby Beers, whom he looks, sounds, and acts like on stage. With the support of his mother and father, as well as his longtime girlfriend Emily (Jennifer Aniston), Chris finds comfort in his fanaticism, perhaps too much comfort. His drive to recreate each song specifically and correctly makes him overbearing in the eyes of his band members, who, after an on-stage brawl, decide it's time for Chris to walk. In any other movie, this would be the complete story, ending with reflections by each of the characters on how their experiences together shaped the rest of their lives. But in the world of "Rock Star," this is only the beginning. Just when Chris begins to give up his dreams, he gets a call from none other than Kirk Cuddy, one of Steel Dragon's guitarists, offering him a chance to audition as the new lead singer. He heartily accepts, flies out with Emily to meet the band and begins to get into the life of a rock star, all the while paying little notice to his past life, which slips away more and more each day. This cautionary turn of events that begin to cloud the jubilance of Chris's lifestyle is a well-known tactic used by many other films that bear the routine grass-isn't-always-greener-on-the-other-side warning. The film shows us both the glamour and the depression of this lifestyle, from the excessive drinking and parties where Chris is surrounded by adoring female fans, to a scene in which Emily is told by the wife of another band member that since Chris is a rock star, "the normal rules don't apply." At times, however, I got the feeling that the movie is warning against the rock-and-roll way of life it has been embracing all along. So what is the film's position? Neither, really; its inability to take a stand for or against this lifestyle is bothersome only if you allow it to be. If you can put this inconsistency aside, you'll find that there's a whole lot of fun to be had with the movie. Some impressive work is done in creating a fictional 80's rock band, complete with long, tossed hair and mascara during performances, screaming guitars and singing that resembles a screeching tire. It may not be as authentic a recreation as, say, the era of "Almost Famous," but it gets the job done with fashionable results. Mark Wahlberg has always been a versatile actor, and proves his worth with this role. As Chris, he manages to convincingly segue from a controlling perfectionist obsessed with precisely recreating Steel Dragon, to a legend at the top of his game and the bottom of his personal life. It's nothing stellar, but he carries it so well, with all the brazen charm of an 80's rock idol/sex symbol. Of the band members, Timothy Spall's character is the most memorable, a humorous mix of wit and longing for the stability of his past. Jennifer Aniston practically steals every scene she walks through, crossing moments of real emotion with some of the film's funniest one-liners. At one point, a groupie begins talking about G-strings gaining more respect for exotic dancers, to which Aniston replies, "Nothing says 'respect' like cramming a strip of Lycra right up your a--." There's an air of familiarity that hangs over the movie that is hard to ignore, but what keeps it from becoming too formulaic are its wonderful cast, its comedic wit, and its interesting premise. There's nothing totally hardcore about it, but it hardly matters, since we already know this is going to be an uplifting movie rather than a downbeat adventure of self-discovery. As a cautionary fantasy, "Rock Star" is too routine to remain with one for long, but while you're there, it's quite an experience.
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Summary: not the true story of tim owens or judas priest
Review: this film is a fictional account and is not a true story of tiome owens life. I find it an insult to a thinking metal fan. I watched the movied and I was disgusted with it. The movie gives the impression that all metal musicians live a life of excess which is not true. As a metal fan, I find this movie to be an insult to metal.
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Summary: Rock star-A look into the wild side.
Review: This movie is great because it shows you exactly what goes on behind the scenes. Wahlbergh plays the once no-name singer to a well known metal star. Jennifer Aniston plays his girlfriend/manager who eventually gets pushed in the backround of this Metal world. Being based on Judas Preists story of Fan turned Metal singer I think it is a very good movie.It is possible! Dreams do come true!! I would recommend this movie also because of the made up band with Jason Bonham in it,Zak wyle, and because it is a glimpse of that world.
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Summary: A good role for Aniston
Review: Even Aniston does not know what she was thinking when she did this movie but I rather liked her role as Emily, the girlfriend/manager of Chris, a wannabe of Bobby Beers, lead singer of the metal band Steel Dragon. Emily is not a groupie, she is a self-professed businesswoman, who sees talent and determination in Chris and wants his tribute band to be a success. I liked seeing that she took out loans and did small business ventures -- she had a life other than "helping her man", and, when Chris' career soars as a replacement to his esteemed Bobby Beers playing with his idols, this becomes a conflict between them. As for Chris -- who morphs into "Izzy" when he is famous --- he doesn't know where Steel Dragon ends and he begins. He hasn't in ages, as his friends and family points out. Will he ever? I did like that Chris' parents are so cool, they support his rock n' roll fantasies and come to his shows. It would be too cliche to have a dad who just doesn't understand him. Mark Wahlberg demonstrates the same vulnerability he brought to Dirk Diggler in "Boogie Nights". He is believable as the kid who just wants to make his dreams come true. I like that they play his song "Good Vibrations" as he started his career as a rapper before becoming an actor. It was a fun and fitting tribute.
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Summary: Rock Star Rocks!
Review: When I first saw the movie "Rock Star" on VH1, I was laughing so hard I had to hold on to my seat. It has a good plot of a man getting his dream and its little dashes of discreet humor give it the perfect touch. It is one of my favorite movies of all time and I guarantee you will be laughing hysterically at one point or another. If you are thinking of buying this DVD, hesitate no more. It's a guaranteed hit and you will love it!
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Summary: IT GETS BETTER EVERY TIME YOUE WATCH!
Review: There are certain movies that get better ever time you watch them like Forest Gump, Boogie Nights, Braveheart, etc... This one is like that. If you want a great movie to escape for a couple of hours into the life of a rock band then this one is for you. If you ever wanted to see what being a nobody who becomes somebody overnight then give Rockstar a try. I'm not going to go into the plot as everyone else has in other reviews but the acting is great, I loved the songs (bought the CD it was so cool), and the story is very entertaining. This is one of those must have DVDs. Steel Dragon rocks!!
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Summary: Who didn't want this to happen to them?!?
Review: Who of us who were coming up with the hair bands of the 80's DIDN'T want this to happen to them??? This movie is so much fun, if for no other reason than I would have given my left 'nad at age 16 for this to have happened to me!! It brought back some really fond memories of those hard rockin' days of old. Even if it does have cheesy moments - and who didn't have a cheesy moment in the 80's?? - it is WELL worth watching and owning. Remember two things: 1) IT'S A MOVIE and 2) IT'S MEANT TO BE FUN!! Enjoy!
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