Synopsis
In the 1980s, a drummer is abandoned by his band just before they become rock superstars. Twenty years later, the drummer sees his second chance at stardom arise when he is asked to perform with his teenage nephew's high school rock band.
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Cast
- Rainn WilsonRobert 'Fish' Fishman
- Teddy GeigerCurtis
- Josh GadMatt Gadman
- Emma StoneAmelia
- Christina ApplegateKim
- Jeff GarlinStan
- Jane LynchLisa
- Jason SudeikisDavid Marshall
- Will ArnettLex
- Howard HessemanGator
Recommendations
- 75
Chicago Tribune
It's a lot of fun. Its spirit is genuine and, even with the odd vomit gag, fundamentally sweet. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
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. - 70
Variety
Wilson makes the most of it in this well-crafted, feel-good satire. - 63
Philadelphia Inquirer
The Rocker can be amusingly dopey, with its "Spinal Tap"-ish lampooning of rock idioms - and idiots. - 60
Empire
Lightweight but likable. - 50
New York Magazine (Vulture)
It's depressing when the best thing you can say about a comedy is that its second-rateness is pleasantly in sync with its unmagnetic hero. - 50
ReelViews
The Rocker is more disappointing than it is outright bad. One expects something a little fresher from Wilson. - 42
Entertainment Weekly
The only brazen thing about the film is how shamelessly it rips off "School of Rock."
