- Actors: Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston, Dominic West, Jason Bonham, Jeff Pilson
- Directors: Stephen Herek
- Writers: John Stockwell
- Producers: George Clooney, Michael Fottrell, Mike Ockrent, Robert Lawrence, Steven Reuther
- Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English, French
- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Warner Home Video
- DVD Release Date: 22 Jan 2002
- Run Time: 105 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00005TPMA
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 120,617 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
If you've ever indulged a rock & roll fantasy, Rock Star will give you the vicarious thrill of seeing it 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' 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, Amazon.com
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was very keen to see this film when it was on at the local cinema, and was not disappointed. In fact I liked it so much I could not wait for the Region 2 DVD release, and ordered the Region 1 version immediately, and also the soundtrack album. I have enjoyed watching it several times, you notice something new each time, The atmosphere at the concerts is tremendous, and the acting is too. Mark Wahlberg plays a thoroughly nice guy who is suddenly granted his greatest wish, to front his favourite band Steel Dragon. Jennifer Aniston gives a terrific performance as his very supportive girlfriend and manager. This is a film that has been reviewed in all the DVD magazines,and I think they have criticised it most unfairly. It is a brilliantly produced film , with good acting, great music and it makes you feel good too. Don't take any notice of the DVD magazines, give it a try, it's really worth watching , many times !!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
First of all let me start off by saying that although Rock star didn't do very well at the box office, I thought it was a lot of fun and it made for an enjoyable hour and three quarters viewing. Loosely based on the life of Tim 'Ripper' Owens, the office supplies salesman who replaced Rob Halford in Judas Priest, Rock Star combines satire, morality, romance and a good old fashioned rags to riches storyline.
So what's the plot? Salesman and ordinary working stiff Chris Cole (Mark Wahlberg) and wannabe rock star has been obsessed for years in his devotion to British heavy metal band Steel Dragon. As part of a tribute band, he is derided by his older brother who feels he should get a real job and his devotion to mimicry is so much that even his fellow tribute band members are sick of him, and they eventually dump him. Comforted by his patient and devoted girlfriend (Jennifer Anniston) Chris swears that he will prove them all wrong but he even he is shocked when he is invited to audition as the replacement singer in the band he adores. Of course he wins the gig and so begins a journey through the world of a rock idol, full of drugs, groupies, drink and general excessive behaviour.
I'm not quite sure why this movie wasn't that successful. Sure it's not the greatest movie you will ever see and it offers no original insight but there's also very little to dislike about it. Critics may complain that it's neither full on satire such as 'This Is Spinal Tap' or that it is full of clichés but this is a movie that doesn't take itself too seriously and does not try to portray reality. Mark Wahlberg is perfectly cast as Chris Cole and Jennifer Anniston gives a very pleasing and likeable performance as Chris's loyal girlfriend, whilst some of the supporting turns (particularly from Timothy Spall as the seen it all before manager) are excellent too. Stephen Herek's direction is perfectly paced and unlike most modern movies it is not overlong and it feels shorter than it actually is. It has some truly excellent moments and you could do much worse than to check this out on a Saturday night.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Obligatory for all Mark Wahlberg fans!By day Chris Cole(Wahlberg) repairs photocopiers. By night he takes the stage as frontman for a tribute band emulating Steel Dragon, the world's hottest heavy-metal band. Then, suddenly, opportunity rocks: Chris is tapped to become Steel Dragon's new lead singer. Just like that, he goes from small-town nobody to megastar. Just like that, he and his manager/girlfriend Emily(Jennifer Aniston) enter a world crazier than eigther imagined. Stephen Herek directs this knowing, chord-crunching, hair-whipping look at 80's arena rocks and the price of Fame. Filled with the style, strut and feel of an era, Rock Star gets right. Long may it shine.Simple funny story. Mark Wahlberg brilliantly play role Chris Cole in this movie.Wahlberg played and sing!Listen soundtrack with fictious band Steel Dragon (Wahlberg sing)or Chris Cole Band(lead singer Wahlberg) and much more band : Bon Jovi, Kiss and much more!
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follow your dream
I have watched this film over and over,the soundtrack is fantastic.If you love 80s rock music,a great story, Mark Wahlberg,Jennifer Aniston,Timothy Spall,Dominic West and Timothy... Read more
Published 5 months ago by miss marple
Excellent film, brilliant soundtrack
Watched this film not knowing what to expect but I loved it. It's a really good story but the soundtrack is fantastic.
Published 7 months ago by David Cronin
Rock ON!
I love this film it is my favourite! Good music, good plot!!!!
MARK WAHLBERG is brilliant!!!! Makes me cry every time!
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MARK WAHLBERG is brilliant!!!! Makes me cry every time!
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Published 13 months ago by Bunny_Girl
From Fanatic to Rockstar
My Thoughts:
Rock Star is a fast paced rock drama set around the mid-to-late eighties in the world of early heavy-rock music. Read more
Rock Star is a fast paced rock drama set around the mid-to-late eighties in the world of early heavy-rock music. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Dismal Angel
An excellent movie for rockers...
This is absolutely excellent story of rock stars that we didn't know all about it... Mark Wahlberg did really good work here. He's just like a real rock star, you can feel it. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by Bora Altinay
this film rocks...
this is a true film to let everyone out there
know it is possible to follow your dreams
and to never give up hope while doing this... Read more
know it is possible to follow your dreams
and to never give up hope while doing this... Read more
Published on 25 April 2009 by little miss
fun and cool
this is a fun film, the plots not great but the concert scenes are well done and the musc is fantastic. the main comedy in the film the irony that can be missed easily. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2006 by Christine Balfourlynn
Real Rock Stars Feature
This is just a short review to mention that fact that Zakk Wylde and Nick Cantanese from Black Label Society also had small casting roles in the film. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2004 by "jazmount"
The Ultimate Rock Star!!
An absolutly amazing film about becoming your idol and realising your dreams. Superb acting and great directing makes this a must see for fans of heavy rock!!! Rock on!!
Published on 9 Aug 2004 by Mr. Jm Bott
Will appeal to everyone's inner rock star
The problem with films featuring "live" concert sequences is that it always looks and sounds fake - the performances are obviously lip-synched to backing tracks and the result is... Read more
Published on 17 July 2003 by Richard Beenham
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