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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
John Stockwell (written by)
Release Date:
7 September 2001 (USA)
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Tagline:
Every guy wants to be you. Every girl wants to be with you. more
Plot:
Lead singer of a tribute band becomes lead singer of the real band he idolizes. full summary | add synopsis
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Tribute Band
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Cover Band
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Rock Star
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Heavy Metal
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1980s
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Awards:
1 nomination
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NewsDesk:
(17 articles)
New Rock Star Lily Allen Turns 'Lesbian Vampire'
(From Bloody-Disgusting.com. 4 June 2008, 2:15 PM, PDT)
Rock of Love 2: Daisy de la Hoya Hanging Out with Another Rock Star?
(From BuddyTV. 27 May 2008, 1:00 AM, PDT)
(From Bloody-Disgusting.com. 4 June 2008, 2:15 PM, PDT)
Rock of Love 2: Daisy de la Hoya Hanging Out with Another Rock Star?
(From BuddyTV. 27 May 2008, 1:00 AM, PDT)
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Simplistic and Enjoyable. Prepare to Rock Out!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Mark Wahlberg | ... | Chris 'Izzy' Cole | |
| Jennifer Aniston | ... | Emily Poule | |
| Dominic West | ... | Kirk Cuddy, Steel Dragon Guitarist | |
| Jason Bonham | ... | A.C., Steel Dragon Drummer | |
| Jeff Pilson | ... | Jorgen, Steel Dragon Bassist | |
| Zakk Wylde | ... | Ghode, Steel Dragon Guitarist | |
| Timothy Spall | ... | Mats, Steel Dragon Road Manager | |
| Blas Elias | ... | Donny Johnson, Blood Pollution Drummer | |
| Nick Catanese | ... | Xander Cummins, Blood Pollution Guitarist | |
| Brian Vander Ark | ... | Ricki Bell, Blood Pollution Bassist | |
| Timothy Olyphant | ... | Rob Malcolm, Blood Pollution Guitarist | |
| Dagmara Dominczyk | ... | Tania Asher, Steel Dragon Public Relations | |
| Matthew Glave | ... | Joe Cole | |
| Michael Shamus Wiles | ... | Mr. Cole | |
| Beth Grant | ... | Mrs. Cole |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Metal God (USA) (working title)
So You Wanna Be a Rock Star? (USA) (working title)
Untitled Stephen Herek Project (USA) (working title)
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So You Wanna Be a Rock Star? (USA) (working title)
Untitled Stephen Herek Project (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for language, sexuality and some drug content.
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Runtime:
105 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:L |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Finland:K-7 |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
South Africa:13L |
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) |
Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) |
Canada:AA (Ontario) |
USA:R (certificate #37887) |
Argentina:13 |
Germany:12 |
Netherlands:AL |
Norway:11 |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:7 |
UK:15 |
Australia:M
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In the early scenes, the brother is a policeman for "Keystone"; obviously a reference or homage to the Keystone Cops (and he seems as effective as well - his Mom must "rescue" him from his little brother).
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Goofs:
Miscellaneous: When the crowds are filing in for Izzy's debut, the ticket taker rips the tickets in half but does not return the stubs.
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Quotes:
A.C. - Drummer, Steel Dragon:
Dream big. Live the life.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "HBO First Look: Rock Star (#8.12)" (2001)
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Soundtrack:
Chateau Lefitte '59 Boogie
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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.