Rock Star

2001 Comedy Drama

Loosely inspired by the true story of the heavy metal band Judas Priest, this music industry fable from director Stephen Herek is based on a script by actor-turned-writer/director John Stockwell. Mark Wahlberg stars as Chris Cole, a wannabe rock star who works by day as a copy machine repairman and by night as the lead singer of Blood Pollution, a Pennsylvania tribute band that imitates the best-selling heavy metal rockers of Steel Dragon. Although he's supported by his girlfriend Emily (Jennifer Aniston), Chris is devastated when his friends kick him out of the band he founded. His humiliation doesn't last long, however, as Chris soon learns that he's been tapped to replace the lead singer of Steel Dragon, literally becoming a rock star overnight. Chris soon has everything he's ever wanted but is disappointed to discover that being a superstar isn't everything it's cracked up to be. Rock Star was produced under two other titles, "Metal God" and "So You Want to Be a Rock Star." more..

Director: Stephen Herek

Starring: Mark Wahlberg,Jennifer Aniston, Timothy Spall, Timothy Olyphant, Dominic West

 10 Reviews  1 Awards

Reviews

  • An irresistible movie about a guy who goes on a journey, the kind an audience can't wait to take with him.

    Mick LaSalle - The San Francisco Chronicle

    27 April 2013

  • As generic as its title, but two things enable it to land: the basic likability of Mark Wahlberg as the wannabe protagonist, and the contagious energies in the rock concert sequences.

    Jay Carr - The Boston Globe

    27 April 2013

  • The acting is excellent, and the movie has a good-natured spirit to match its ultimate faith in the hero's deep-down goodness.

    David Sterritt - Christian Science Monitor

    27 April 2013

  • Easily one of the most enjoyable big-budget Hollywood movies to come along in a while, Rock Star is an unexpected pleasure.

    Jonathan Foreman - New York Post

    27 April 2013

  • This movie is as packed with flashy bogusness as a lead singer's tight leather trousers. On the other hand, there's nothing bogus about the charisma and tough sweetness of Wahlberg.

    Lisa Schwarzbaum - Entertainment Weekly

    27 April 2013

Awards

  • Best Sound Editing - Music - Musical Feature Film

    Motion Picture Sound Editors (2002)

     

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