The Rocker
Twenty years after his rock star fantasies are destroyed, just when Fish has finally given up all hope, he hears that his nephew's high school rock band A.D.D. is looking for a new drummer. They reluctantly make him the newest member of the band, giving him a chance to reclaim the rock god throne he's always thought he deserved.
- Director:
- Peter Cattaneo ('The Full Monty', 'Lucky Break')
- Writer:
- Maya ForbesWallace WolodarskyRyan Jaffe
- Cast:
- Rainn WilsonJosh GadEmma StoneChristina ApplegateJane LynchJeff Garlin
Reviews & comments
New Zealand Herald
pressFormulaic but amusing laugh at metal - tolerable for the whole family.
Los Angeles Times
pressFor the most part, The Rocker is content to simply keep the beat, marking time as the summer movie season moves on.
Hollywood Reporter
pressOvercomes its essential familiarity thanks to a frequently witty script, grounded direction (by Peter Cattaneo, of "Full Monty" fame) and an engaging turn by its star that proves him more than capable of carrying a comedy feature.
Christchurch Press
pressAs he showcased during his extended run on Six Feet Under, Wilson is at his best when playing deadpan and less effective when going for the pratfall or broad comedy moment.
New Zealand Herald
pressFormulaic but amusing laugh at metal - tolerable for the whole family.
Los Angeles Times
pressFor the most part, The Rocker is content to simply keep the beat, marking time as the summer movie season moves on.
Hollywood Reporter
pressOvercomes its essential familiarity thanks to a frequently witty script, grounded direction (by Peter Cattaneo, of "Full Monty" fame) and an engaging turn by its star that proves him more than capable of carrying a comedy feature.
Christchurch Press
pressAs he showcased during his extended run on Six Feet Under, Wilson is at his best when playing deadpan and less effective when going for the pratfall or broad comedy moment.
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