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Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston, Jason Flemyng, Dominic West, Jason Bonham, Jeff Pilson, Zakk Wylde, Timothy Spall, Keith Loneker
Lead singer of a tribute band becomes lead singer of the real band he idolizes.
Id: 10897501
This film takes you back to the 80s, the days of hair metal and tells the story of a hard rock singer becoming the new lead of his favorite band. While the movie takes its time to introduce the tribute band he is starting with and his actual time on top of the game feels a bit ru...( read more)
Another one to put in the "either a really bad movie with a few good parts, or a good movie with some absolutely terrible parts" file.
I have to admit, I expected to hate it, which I didn't. I set the bar low, and enjoyed it for the most part: it's fraught with irritating melo...( read more)
One of the most powerful and accurate movies on rockstars. Wahlberg and Olyphant are making this film work.
Another typical rockstar backstage life type movie, and nothing else. It wasn't bad, but it isn't a movie that would last 10mins in my head after leaving the theater. Didn't think Wahlberg was good for the role; he lacked the core of what it means to be a rockstar; attitude. Ever...( read more)
Note to all Flixster people; this actually happened with the rock band "Journey". They saw a fan's YouTube of their performance, and now the guy is their lead singer. ^^
as far as the plot is concerned, fair enough. the music is undeniably great though. the vocals that wahlberg used is insane! Whew!
