If this isn't the laugh riot of the year, it's still a pleasant surprise, particularly for young, Rock-loving audiences. And in comedy seasons like this one, that's sometimes more than enough. It manages to be a notably funnier than average summer comedy despite being a fairly sh...( read more)
The Rocker
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The Rocker
Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, Demetri Martin, Emma Stone, Fred Armisen
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 Ves...( read more
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April 14, 2009
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March 16, 2009
I saw this mainly for the brilliant Rainn Wilson and although I did enjoy it it wasn't quite as funny as I was hoping, or as it could of been methinks.
A slightly more mature 'School of Rock' type of plot which does work better with teens rather than kids but it just doesn't have...( read more) -
February 21, 2009
I liked this movie. Not at all a new and unique story, it's been done a million times before, sometimes even better. But The Rocker was a good movie.
I love Rainn Wilson. I could watch him all day. He cracks me up in The Office. He was great as Fish. I am a sucker for the 80s ...( read more) -
December 20, 2009
Opportunity rocks. Back in 1988 Robert "Fish" Fishman was living his rock n' roll dream as the very dedicated and passionate drummer of the hair band Vesuvius until his fellow members unceremoniously kicked him out. Twenty years Fish is officially giving up hope but learns that h...( read more)
