gavin6942 Lead singer of a tribute band (Marky Mark) becomes lead singer of the real band he idolizes.So, I see comments saying this is another movie Jennifer Aniston ruined. Well, that is half true. She definitely makes it worse and every scene she is in amounts to a steaming pile of doo. Even her voice is grating and it is hard to take her seriously.But the movie would have stunk either way. It has a good idea, sort of, especially since this really happened (to Journey). But it is not funny enough to be a comedy or serious enough to be a drama. It just sort of... is. It would have been significantly better if it had a little more humor in it and could have been passed off as a mockumentary. I mean, yeah, we already have "Spinal Tap", but it wouldn't have to be that silly.

Jim Neundorf This movie is a classic from the beginning of Mark Wahlberg's career. His roll here is great and the Steel Dragon music is definitely enjoyable. Jennifer Aniston is both sexy and strong. Wahlberg's character feels the ups and downs of the hair metal rock industry and returns to where he starts. Rock Star hits the mark with the story and music. Anyone who grew up in the 80s listening to the music of Malmsteen, Priest, Slaughter, etc... will love it. The story based loosely on the life of Akron's own Tim Ripper Owens. He's a great guy and owns a sports bar/concert club here in the Akron area called Rippers Rock House. If your in the area stop by. Ripper is there frequently and plays solo or with local bands as well.

HawkHerald The real story of the departure of long time Judas Priest singer Rob Halford along with his coming out and the hiring of Judas Priest tribute band singer Tim "Ripper" Owens inspired this movie. Mark Wahlberg is Chris Cole, the lead singer in a tribute band to his idols, British metal group Steel Dragon, and after a violent argument with his bandmates during a gig is kicked out only to be invited several days later to audition for Steel Dragon's lead singer job. He lands the job and goes on tour with his new band and girlfriend. The movie starts out well and Mark Wahlberg does a reasonable job of playing an 80's metal front man but the story just isn't there. He sleeps with a few groupies, has a few beers, and sniffs some drugs but it's also contrived to give a cute little ending where he leaves the band after pulling a guy out of a concert audience who happens to be a better singer than him. He then proceeds to cut his hair and go play small shows at coffee houses with his integrity intact. Bleh.

Ace103 Well i will start off saying i'm a singer so i know a lot about the music in this movie.Mark Walberg does a great job of acting in this movie. The music it self is real old school here & the musicians in this movie are real musicians.That's what make rock star go. Zakk Wylde- Ozzy Osbourne & BLS.Jeff Pilson-Dokken & Foreigner.Jason Bonham-Foreigner.Blas Elias-(Blood Pollution Drummer.)Slaughter's real drummer. Myles Kennedy-Thor-(Real singer for Alter Bridge)Great Singer.Also Michael Matijevic does a lot of the singing along with Jeff Scott Soto.I like the movie mostly because of the story.A Guy just off the Street gets to sing & be part of a great band.I'm not giving anything away but everything is not what it seems.Give the movie a try you won't be disappointed.