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Rock Star (2001) 5.9
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5.9/10 from 25,155 users
Metascore: 54/100
Reviews: 182 user | 105 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com Lead singer of a tribute band becomes lead singer of the real band he idolizes. Director:Stephen HerekWriter:John Stockwell |
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Cast
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| Jennifer Aniston | ... | ||
| Dominic West | ... |
Kirk Cuddy, Steel Dragon Guitarist
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Jason Bonham | ... |
A.C., Steel Dragon Drummer
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Jeff Pilson | ... |
Jorgen, Steel Dragon Bassist
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Mats, Steel Dragon Road Manager
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Blas Elias | ... |
Donny Johnson, Blood Pollution Drummer
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Nick Catanese | ... |
Xander Cummins, Blood Pollution Guitarist
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Ricki Bell, Blood Pollution Bassist
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| Timothy Olyphant | ... |
Rob Malcolm, Blood Pollution Guitarist
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| Dagmara Dominczyk | ... |
Tania Asher, Steel Dragon Public Relations
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| Michael Shamus Wiles | ... | ||
| Beth Grant | ... | ||
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Chris Cole was born to rock. His longtime girlfriend Emily believes his talent could take him all the way - but Chris worships at the altar of Bobby Beers, the fiery frontman for heavy metal legends Steel Dragon. By day, Chris still lives at home with his parents and spends his days repairing copy machines. But when Chris takes the stage, fronting Pennsylvania's premiere Steel Dragon tribute band, all of that disappears. Chris Cole is Bobby Beers - mesmerizing audiences with his perfect imitation of Beers' electrifying vocals. The night his bandmates boot him out of the group, Chris is devastated - until an unexpected phone call changes his life forever: He, Chris Cole, has been tapped to replace Bobby Beers as the lead singer of Steel Dragon. In an instant, Chris rockets to the dizzying heights of sudden stardom, rising from devotee to icon, from rock fan to rock god - the wanna-be who got to be. So what happens when an average guy gets everything he wants - and discovers it's not ... Written by Sujit R. Varma
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The story of a wanna be who got to be. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, sexuality and some drug content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
7 September 2001 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Metal God See more »Box Office
Budget:
$57,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£294,973 (UK) (11 January 2002)Gross:
£536,444 (UK) (18 January 2002)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Bobby: No, I got both my nipples pierced and bought a house in Morocco because I'm John fucking Wayne!
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Written by Malcolm Young and Angus Young
Performed by AC/DC
Courtesy of EastWest Records
America / Leidseplein Presse B.V.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The rooftop locale used for the press conference that introduces Chris "Izzy" Cole as Steel Dragon's new lead singer, and announces their forthcoming tour with him, is the same rooftop that was used for the final, tour ending press conference and record company party for the fictional heavy metal band, This Is Spinal Tap. See more »Goofs
After Izzy falls down the stairs, his head is bleeding. He walks backstage after the first song, wipes nearly all the blood off his face. Back onstage 2 seconds later, and he has blood all over his forehead and face. This is NOT a goof, due to the scalp being highly vascular, and thus bleeds profusely from any cut. See more »Quotes
Chris: You're gay?Bobby: No, I got both my nipples pierced and bought a house in Morocco because I'm John fucking Wayne!
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Crazy Credits
The guys in Steel Dragon dancing on stage to a Marky Mark song. See more »Soundtracks
"Are You Ready"Written by Malcolm Young and Angus Young
Performed by AC/DC
Courtesy of EastWest Records
America / Leidseplein Presse B.V.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
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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.