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Reviews Counted:29
Fresh:11
Rotten:18
Average Rating:5.3/10
Consensus: With a predictable and lightweight story, the earnest efforts of the cast are squandered by The Rocker's bland script.
Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins
Genre: Comedies
US Box Office: $6,339,401
Synopsis: Slovenly drummer Robert "Fish" Fishman (THE OFFICE's Rainn Wilson) is booted out of his 1980s hair metal band, Vesuvius, right as they're signed to a big label, crushing his dreams and leading to a... [More]
Starring: Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, Jeff Garlin, Teddy Geiger
Director: Peter Cattaneo, Anthony B. Richmond
Delivers what it promises and satisfies the filmmakers' objectives (even if it isn't my kinda movie), and despite its many predictable elements, has enough entertainment value to have elicited applause from the preview audience
Top CriticThere are occasionally amusing moments, but the writing lacks the warmth that made School of Rock such a hit.
Top CriticIt all looks good and there's a decent cast but nothing really takes off.
Top CriticThe Rocker has the requisite vomit, the view of some very unfortunate hind quarters and the suds. It's also got a vein of sweetness and charm.
Top CriticThe film equivalent of an inoffensive throwaway track, what we used to call a B-side, back in the days of Vesuvius.
Top CriticIf only the movie had some bite, some edge, some anger, some insight. Instead it's generic, staying far away from the darker temptations of the rock scene.
Top CriticWatching Rainn Wilson gyrate in The Rocker, you can’t help wondering if Mr. Wilson is inhabiting a role that was originally turned down by Jack Black.
Top CriticLike its protagonist, the movie is sweet but slow and a little out of date.
Top CriticAudiences would be better served staying home and playing Rock Band than wasting their time on something as leaden and unfunny as The Rocker.
Top CriticLightweight but likable.
Top CriticIt is a goofy and amusing late summer film with more than enough laughs to recommend it.
Top Critic[A] well-crafted, feel-good satire.
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