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- 2001
- Stephen Herek
- 101 mins
- 15
Summary
Exuberant comedy drama based on a true story, starring Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston. Steel Dragon tribute band vocalist Chris Cole finds himself swept from obscurity to celebrity status when he accepts the offer of being the real group's lead singer. But while he initially enjoys the wild trappings of an excessive rock 'n' roll lifestyle, Cole soon becomes disillusioned - particularly when faced with the loss of his long-standing girlfriend, Emily.
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A star rating of 3 out of 5.
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A bedtime story may be an unlikely foundation for the exploration of the excesses of the heavy rock industry, but without doubt it's a fairy tale that director Stephen Herek's riotous drama Rock Star most closely resembles. Dressed up in the clothing of hedonism and outrage, this rags-to-riches morality lesson is little more than a leather-pants clad Cinderella. Inspired by the real-life story of rock group Judas Priest, it centres on tribute band vocalist Mark Wahlberg, who learns life's harshest truths when he joins his rock heroes as their new lead singer. Coloured acid-bright with a series of boisterous vignettes plucked from documented rock history, the film is a wild and often hilarious trip - a well acted "boys will be boys" rampage with a romantic soft centre. Crazy episodes involving hotel furniture glued to ceilings, drug-fuelled orgies and groupie selection give the piece some Spinal Tap charm, while the pervasive old-school metal soundtrack is intoxicating enough to help distract from Jennifer Aniston's woeful miscasting as the rock chick girlfriend. The result is throwaway entertainment that's as fluffed up as the hair of the rockers it portrays, yet endearingly satisfying nonetheless.
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rolenameChris ColeMark WahlbergEmily PouleJennifer AnistonKirk CuddyDominic WestMatsTimothy SpallRob MalcolmTimothy OlyphantTaniaDagmara DominczykBobby BeersJason FlemyngACJason BonhamAC's wifeRachel Hunter
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rolenameDirectorStephen Herek
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Theatrical distributor
Warner Bros
Released on
2002-01-11
Languages
English
Guidance
Contains violence, swearing, drug abuse and nudity.
Available on
video and DVD
Formats
Colour
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