The Rocker
(2008)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.
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Directed by Peter Cattaneo ('The Full Monty', 'Lucky Break')
Starring Rainn Wilson, Josh Gad, Emma Stone, Christina Applegate, Jane Lynch, Jeff Garlin
Written by Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky, Ryan Jaffe
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As 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. Full Review
Lightweight but likable. Full Review
Not terribly original or funny. Full Review
Overcomes 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. Full Review
For the most part, The Rocker is content to simply keep the beat, marking time as the summer movie season moves on. Full Review
Most disappointingly, the music is tepid, mediocre pop pastiche. Full Review
Formulaic but amusing laugh at metal - tolerable for the whole family. Full Review
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