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Excellent adaptation.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Not being a massive fan of Mark Wahlberg, I really don't know why I watched this. However, I'm quite glad I did. There are some films that you just don't like for reasons you can't quite put your finger on. This is the opposite. I liked it and I don't really know why.The plot follows Mark Wahlberg as the lead singer in an eighties tribute band to the (fictional) rock gods, Steel Dragon. However, his life takes an interesting turn when the lead singer of Steel Dragon leaves (or is kicked out!) and his bandmates offer Mark the job as replacement. Now, if that sounds a little hard to believe, check out the movie trivia. Apparently, a similar situation actually happened during the seventies (and before I was born, hence I'm not totally up on it).From there we see what his life is like 'living the dream' of drugs, rock and roll (and 'the other' obviously).The thing is, based on that briefest of plot summaries, you can probably guess the highs and lows (and probably eventual outcome) of the film. And you'd be right. There are no major twists in the tale. Yet, for some reason, I still found it enjoyable to watch. There's a healthy dose of sentiment, but not too much to distract from the big eighties hairdos and thumping guitar chords.Perhaps fans of rock (as I am) just automatically like it? Perhaps I just got lucky. I found it a kind of semi feel-good movie for adults.It doesn't reinvent the wheel in terms of story-telling, but the characters have their own charm (and special kudos to Mark's on screen parents, who, despite being 'all grown up and respectable' like to headbang with the best of them down at the gigs and mosh pits!).

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.

I watched this for the second time last night. Turns out I didn't remember much about the clever parts (history repeating itself) ... maybe I gained some critical viewing skills in the last 3 years (I'm 71 now) or maybe it just wasn't that memorable. However, I just love this movie!! I came to the conclusion just now, after hop-scotching through these numerous reviews, that in order to love this move, you have to love 80's RocknRoll! Which I do and always have!! How many people are left who will see this movie and are ALSO old enough to really have that kind of rock in their blood? Not many, I'd wager... but here's one of them!!

I seen this movie when it came out. I thought what an average movie. I have now realized that this director was ahead of his time. This is a great movie and great soundtrack. I have seen my share of rock films but although this is far from spinal tap (which I did not like)> This film does take us into the life of an 80s rocker wanting to be nothing but. This is nothing more than our inner child wanting to grow up and to be a *ROCK STAR* Yeah I said it. Everyone wants to grow up and be on the spot light( Weather said or not). This movie just puts you in the core of emotions and you can almost feel the excitement of Izzy. I must admit the acting was less par but still the music and story was enough to hold you in to it, till the credits rolled. Worth the watch especially if you are a fan of ye Ole mighty hair bands.