The Rocker
2,295
Comedy
The Rocker tells the story of a failed drummer who is given a second chance at fame. Robert "Fish" Fishman is the extremely dedicated and astoundingly passionate drummer for the eighties hair band Vesuvius, who is living the rock n' roll dream until he is unceremoniously kicked out of the band. 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 ... [+]
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United States | AV Club | "Wilson and a loaded supporting cast are never as funny as they should be" | NEU |
United States | New York Post | "This familiar scenario works because of well-written and acted characters. The disciplined direction is by Peter Cattaneo, who tackled somewhat similar material in 'The Full Monty' a decade ago" | POS |
United States | Chicago Tribune | "It's a lot of fun. Its spirit is genuine and, even with the odd vomit gag, fundamentally sweet" | POS |
United States | USA Today | "If you're a Rainn Wilson fan, catch a rerun of The Office. (...) Rating: ★½ (out of 4)" | NEG |
United States | SFGATE | "You want to like almost everyone in this film, but they're all undone by a weak script" | NEU |
United States | The Hollywood Reporter | "Overcomes its essential familiarity thanks to a frequently witty script, grounded direction and an engaging turn by its star" | POS |
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