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Rock Star

  • 2001
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
47K
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Mark Wahlberg in Rock Star (2001)
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Lead singer of a tribute band becomes lead singer of the real band he idolizes.Lead singer of a tribute band becomes lead singer of the real band he idolizes.Lead singer of a tribute band becomes lead singer of the real band he idolizes.

  • Director
    • Stephen Herek
  • Writer
    • John Stockwell
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • Dominic West
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    47K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stephen Herek
    • Writer
      • John Stockwell
    • Stars
      • Mark Wahlberg
      • Jennifer Aniston
      • Dominic West
    • 216User reviews
    • 78Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • Chris 'Izzy' Cole
    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Emily Poule
    Dominic West
    Dominic West
    • Kirk Cuddy, Steel Dragon Guitarist
    Jason Bonham
    • A.C., Steel Dragon Drummer
    Jeff Pilson
    Jeff Pilson
    • Jorgen, Steel Dragon Bassist
    Zakk Wylde
    Zakk Wylde
    • Ghode, Steel Dragon Guitarist
    Timothy Spall
    Timothy Spall
    • Mats, Steel Dragon Road Manager
    Blas Elias
    Blas Elias
    • Donny Johnson, Blood Pollution Drummer
    Nick Catanese
    • Xander Cummins, Blood Pollution Guitarist
    Brian Vander Ark
    • Ricki Bell, Blood Pollution Bassist
    Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant
    • Rob Malcolm, Blood Pollution Guitarist
    Dagmara Dominczyk
    Dagmara Dominczyk
    • Tania Asher, Steel Dragon Public Relations
    Matthew Glave
    Matthew Glave
    • Joe Cole
    Michael Shamus Wiles
    Michael Shamus Wiles
    • Mr. Cole
    Beth Grant
    Beth Grant
    • Mrs. Cole
    Jason Flemyng
    Jason Flemyng
    • Bobby Beers, Steel Dragon Lead Singer
    Carey Lessard
    Carey Lessard
    • Nina
    Kristin Richardson
    Kristin Richardson
    • Samantha
    • (as Kristin Willits)
    • Director
      • Stephen Herek
    • Writer
      • John Stockwell
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    8joker-4

    Simplistic and Enjoyable. Prepare to Rock Out!

    ROCK STAR is a well-told Hollywood-style rendition of the tale based on fact actually on how Ripper became Rob Halford's replacement for Judas Priest. Mark Wahlberg poured on his likable boy-ish charm and performed with believable admirably, something he has been known to do since the release of BOOGIE NIGHTS.

    Stephen Herek, no stranger to musically-themed movies, takes the audience through the wonders of the breakneck lifestyle of an extinct species, the Hair-Metal Rock God. Wahlberg's "Izzy" acts as the film's host plays the everyman who gets to see his wish come true. His likable character quickly wins over the heart of the viewer, who wants to see him succeed and gets the chance to give him the Metal "goat horn" hand-sign several times over.

    The only real complaint with the story is that the supporting cast, namely the other members of the band, were not fleshed out, or even introduced, properly. More interaction with these life-long Rock musicians would have amplified and solidified Izzy's new surroundings.

    Naturally, ROCK STAR is filled with great music. Rabin's score, the Steel Dragon's original work and plenty of 80's-style Metal hits makes this soundtrack a must-have! Let's all hope that films like ROCK STAR not only give a credibility to a style of music that helped define a generation but also spark a very-needed revival.
    ishcabibble

    Rock On!

    I really enjoyed this movie. I thought that it would be stupid and boring (and yes, at times, it was both), but there were enough quirks in it to make it really different and interesting.

    First of all, I found it immensely amusing that Chris' parents were totally into his rock 'n' roll lifestyle and it was his brother who was the wet blanket instead. Also, I liked how Jennifer Aniston, as his girlfriend, handled the situation. Instead of being totally immature and jealous and breaking up with him in a screaming match with accusations flying everywhere, she calmly tells him that this is his time and his dream and although she is sad that she doesn't have a bigger part in it, she is content to go do something she wants to.

    Also, I watched this movie on DVD and I would totally recommend this way to view it. If you listen to the director commentary, he tells you that there are artists from Slaughter, Dokken, Third Eye Blind, and Verve Pipe among others that play the musicians (including Jason Bonham). Therefore, these guys really contributed a lot of input as to whether the movie was realistic. As for the guy who commented that there was no connection to Judas Priest, the director said that the studded vest, hat, and collar seen at the Steel Dragon house was a direct reference to Judas Priest. Also, that the lead singer of Steel Dragon turned out to be gay.

    So, if you like rock movies I would totally recommend this one!!
    6Platypuschow

    Rock Star: I should have liked this more

    Rock Star tells the story of the lead singer of a tribute band who get's to live out his dreams on a much grander stage. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston, Timothy Spall and Timthy Olyphant it certainly doesn't lack star power.

    As you'd imagine being a movie about classic/glam rock the soundtrack is fantastic, right up there among the best of them though shatter any illusions you may have that it was Wahlberg singing.

    It's big, it's stylish and to my knowledge it's pretty damn accurate so why am I not rating this higher? I like the cast, I'm an old school rocker myself and on paper this should be a guaranteed tick in the win column from me.

    The construction of a movie is simple, you need a beginning a middle and an end and Rock Star has that but in a rather disjointed way. The films construction is my biggest grip, it comes across more like a Behind the Music episode than an actual movie. The protagonist walks away having learned several life lessons but the viewer (Or rather in this viewers case) it felt more empty than it should have.

    Rock Star is an interesting enough look at a subject rarely touched upon by the mainstream Hollywood movie industry but perhaps needed an additional 30+ minute to really flesh it out.

    The Good:

    Great cast

    Awesome soundtrack

    Some brilliant visuals

    First movie ever to make Timothy Spall a successful "Good guy"

    The Bad:

    Olyphant feels wasted

    Oddly built

    I struggled to feel for our leads

    Things I Learnt From This Movie:

    Jennifer Aniston holds the secret of eternal youth

    They could/should have found Wahlberg a better wig

    Ballet is where rock stars go to die
    8Feistfan

    Stand up and Shoooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuutttttttt!!!!!!!!

    I must admit I wasn't expecting much on this movie. I was surprised I truly enjoyed it as much as I did. The script wasn't oscar material, but it wasn't horrible either. The acting was great by Mark Wahlberg. Jennifer Aniston had a great supporting role, and looked lovely as ever. What made this movie for me was the music. If you do not like 80's glam metal or hair bands, then you probably wont like this movie. Its all about being a rockstar. Some cliche's were present, but didn't bring down the movie at all. I would recommend it to anyone who likes rock and roll and remember to Stand up and Shout!!! 8 of 10 for great acting and awesome music.

    Jason
    7Movie-12

    We've seen this all before, but the film still captures an honest and insightful attitude. *** (out of four)

    ROCK STAR / (2001) *** (out of four)

    By Blake French:

    "Rock Star" is the story of a nobody who becomes propelled into fame, only to realize living his dream is not the way he imagined it. We have seen all this before (in better movies), but this human story does capture the world of rock and roll with a brutally honest and insightful edge. It garners a recommendation because of its visualization of the atmosphere. The script, by "Crazy/Beautiful" director John Stockwell, portrays the hard-core universe with memorable images-it doesn't explain what it is about, it shows us.

    "Rock Star," originally titled "Metal God," stars Mark Wahlberg as Chris "Izzy" Cole, a Pittsburgh office supplies salesperson who dreams of becoming Bobby Beers, the fiery lead singer for the heavy metal rock group, Steel Dragon. Although Chris already sings for his own tribute rock group called Blood Pollution, instead of writing his own songs, he insists on performing only those by Steel Dragon, and only in the exact way they perform them. His group becomes irritated with Chris' obsessions and gives him the boot.

    This devastates Chris, as well as his supportive parents and faithful girlfriend, Emily (Jennifer Aniston from TV's "Friends"). He then receives a phone call. It's the Steel Dragon band. They have seen Chris' tapes and want him to replace the recently fired lead singer. In an instant, Chris rockets into the dizzying world of sudden stardom-from the biggest rock fan to the biggest rock star. Unfortunately, it's not as rewarding as he expected.

    A true story inspired the "Rock Star" concept. An Ohio supply salesman, Tim "Ripper" Owens, really did replace Rob Halford, the lead singer in Judas Priest, after initially singing for a tribute band. The rest of the film is probably fiction, although most of what happens must represent the experiences of many other bands. The film details the various ordeals of being a rock star. It explores the aspects of touring, personality differences, the danger of drug abuse and violence, struggling relationships, sexual freedom, dishonesty, and the extreme measures of the producers all to please the fans and keep popularity high.

    I have seen all of Mark Wahlberg's movies, and this is the first that has earned my affection. Wahlberg, a former singer/model, has made movies like "Fear," "Boogie Nights" "Three Kings," and most recently Tim Burton's lacking remake "Planet of the Apes." I am starting to admire the young actor more and more. Although he has not performed in many successful films, he has taken many chances, and done a variety of roles. "Rock Star" is his best film to date. I can't think of many actors who could have convincingly portrayed Chris Cole's struggles and aspirations. Wahlberg truly makes "Rock Star" rock.

    Jennifer Aniston lights up the screen as well. She creates a chemistry-rich relationship with Chris that induces audience participation. It's tragic of what happens to their relationship. We care about these characters a great deal.

    During the film concert scenes, director Stephen Herek (who also directed "Holy Man" and the live action version of "101 Dalmatians") creates a gripping atmosphere. He captures the scenes with an intense urgency, and a raw, unmistakable energy. The musical numbers provide the film with the best, most involving scenes.

    Unfortunately Herek cannot sustain the energy and zest throughout. At the three-quarters mark, he looses the spark as the movie becomes dull and unpleasant. I understand where the story needs to go in order to portray the negative side of fame, but this movie loses everything it previously had going for it. In "Almost Famous," a much better film about rock and roll, there is a certain amount of interest and life in even the most sorrowful scenes. Here, it feels as if the filmmakers lose their passion.

    The message comes a bit too late and suddenly in the story. The film turns into a morality tale that wants to provide us with a sappy destination. The filmmakers might as well stop everything, appear on screen and say: "now audience, the moral of the story is…" We understand the theme, but it's too instantaneous. The personal discovery for Chris' must be gradual.

    Fortunately, all of this happens in the last twenty-five minutes of the film, hardly enough to completely destroy an entire eighty-five minutes of a reasonably good feature. "Rock Star" is not a great movie-see "Almost Famous" if you want a remarkable film about rock and roll-but for Marky Mark, it's a turning point in his career.

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    • Trivia
      Ozzy Osbourne was at the concert filming, as well as Nikki Sixx, Alice Cooper, and many other rock legends, where a 12 Step Meeting was held for extras working on the film.
    • Goofs
      After the news conference announcing Chris as the new Steel Dragon lead singer, and Kurt's comments about eating p****, Chris says to his girlfriend "What was I going to do? I can't argue with him." His lips do not at all match what we hear.
    • Quotes

      Emily: Rob, I'm a business woman, and rule number one in this business is you go where the talent is... and all the fucking talent that was in this band has just left the room!

    • Crazy credits
      The guys in Steel Dragon dancing on stage to a Marky Mark song.
    • Connections
      Featured in Today: September 10 2001 (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Long Live Rock N' Roll
      Written by Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio (as Ronnie Dio)

      Produced by Tom Werman

      Performed by Blood Pollution and Steel Dragon

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 7, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rock Star: Sin Limite
    • Filming locations
      • Washington, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Bel Air Entertainment
      • Maysville Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $57,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,008,282
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,018,636
      • Sep 9, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,334,145
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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