Rock Star
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- Synopsis
- This film is said to be loosely based upon the true story of Tim ~^Ripper~^ Owens, the salesman who replaced Rob Halford in the heavy metal band Judas Priest in 1996....
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- Director(s)
- Stephen Herek
- Distributor(s)
- Warner Bros.
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 102 min.
Critic Reviews
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Washington Post | Desson ThomsonAdd Critic to Favorites
Even though it's weak in the final stages, Rock Star has more than enough sparkle to last you. That's chiefly thanks to Wahlberg, the main firework of this movie.Read the full review
San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalleAdd Critic to Favorites
An irresistible movie about a guy who goes on a journey, the kind an audience can't wait to take with him.Read the full review
The New York Times | A.O. ScottAdd Critic to Favorites
Represents the usual victory of simplistic screenwriting conventions over the rich, gamy ambiguities of the subject. But while its slide into perfunctory storytelling dilutes the raw, silly spectacle of sex and noise, the movie still has enough wit and insight to make it worth watching.Read the full review
