Rock Star
A wannabe rock star who fronts a Pennsylvania-based tribute band is devastated when his bandmates kick him out of the group he founded. Things begin to look up for Izzy when he is asked to join Steel Dragon, the heavy metal rockers he had been imitating for so long. This film is loosely based on the true story of the band Judas Priest.
Critics Sentiment
Chris performs his first show as Izzy with Steel Dragon
Heartbroken Emily abandons Izzy and the rock star lifestyle
The film peaks with Izzy's triumphant debut concert then crashes as his relationship with Emily deteriorates under the weight of rock star excess
Rock Star starts strong with an engaging tribute band setup and peaks during the audition and debut concert sequences that critics universally praised. The second half falters as reviewers found the rock star corruption storyline predictable and cliched, though most appreciated the honest portrayal of the music industry and solid performances throughout.
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Mark Wahlberg
Chris 'Izzy' Cole
Jennifer Aniston
Emily Poule
Dominic West
Kirk Cuddy
Jason Bonham
A.C.
Jeff Pilson
Jorgen
Zakk Wylde
Ghode
Timothy Spall
Mats, Steel Dragon Road Manager
Blas Elias
Donny Johnson
Nick Catanese
Xander Cummins
Brian Vander Ark
Ricki Bell
Timothy Olyphant
Rob Malcolm
Dagmara Dominczyk
Tania Asher, Steel Dragon PR
Matthew Glave
Joe Cole
Michael Shamus Wiles
Mr. Cole
Beth Grant
Mrs. Cole
Jason Flemyng
Bobby Beers
Carey Lessard
Nina
Kristin Richardson
Samantha
Jamie Williams
Mason Bell
Keith Loneker
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Crew
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