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Editorial Review:
If you've ever indulged a rock & roll fantasy, Rock Star will give you the vicarious thrill of seeing that fantasy come to life. That's what happens when talented tribute-band singer Chris Cole (Mark Wahlberg) is tapped to replace his idol as frontman for 1980s metal gods Steel Dragon. Chris becomes the groupie-laden "Izzy," his manager girlfriend (Jennifer Aniston) grows weary of sex 'n' drugs on tour, and Rock Star plays out its utterly conventional plot line. Despite the casting of real rockers to support Wahlberg's underrated performance (nicely matched by Aniston and Timothy Spall as Steel Dragon's road manager), his character is too rigidly written to follow an obligatory rise and fall, and even its basis in fact (inspired by Tim "Ripper" Owens's recruitment into Judas Priest) can't conceal the movie's predictable formula. As a cautionary tale it's routine, but as a leather-pants love story, Rock Star's got enough good karma to keep its dream alive. --Jeff Shannon

Rock Star [Region 2] Reviews:
A fun ride
2008-07-31 - This movie is just awesome. This is the story of a rock and roll singer wannabe who got to be. This is a fun ride from beginning to end.

If you like the music, you'll like the movie
2008-07-13 - I'm a big fan of hair bands, so this was right up my alley. Loved it!

Stand Up And Shout!!
2008-04-19 - This movie is amazing! being the fan of 80's metal that i am, I instantly identified and appreciated the tribute. Add the fact that Mark Wahlberg has become a top-notch actor, and you have one of the most fun movies around today!

Although some might say that this movie is the typical feel-good story where dreams come true if you stick by your guns, but it really is more than that. This is also a movie of someone that had a passion, and with a serious stroke of luck, got to expand on that passion to the ultimate level.

In my opinion, Jennifer Aniston had little, if any chemistry with Wahlberg, and that may have been the one down side to this movie. However, the rest of the acting, fused with the story more than makes up for that mishap. Along with the story, is some really solid songs and singing (a special thanks to Miljenko Matijevic from the band Steelheart for lending his vocals!) which really will have you rocking with the band throughout the movie!

What I like most about the movie, is how it seems to come full-circle. Mark Wahlberg has lived the dream, he then reaches a cross-roads where he must make a desicion to continue or not?! Is it time to let some other hungry kid live a dream?

Overall, a GREAT movie, with an amazing story and an even cooler soundtrack!

best movie ever
2007-12-03 - this is the best movie of all time. if you like metal or just rock and roll for that matter, this movie will at least be on your top ten

Rock on!
2007-05-09 - I had a good time watching this movie. It's entertaining and one that you can watch more than once and still enjoy. Rock Star also had a great cast to help keep both the action and the melodrama on an even keel.