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A failed drummer is given a second chance at fame. Robert "Fish" Fishman is the extremely dedicated and astoundingly passionate drummer for the eighties hair band Vesuvius, who is living the rock n' roll dream until he is unceremoniously kicked out of the band. Twenty years after his rock star fantasies are destroyed, just when Fish has finally given up all hope, he hears that his nephew's high school... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Comedy and Musical/Performing Arts |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 42 min. |
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| Release Date: |
August 20th, 2008 (wide) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for drug and sexual references, nudity and language. |
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| Distributors: |
20th Century Fox, 20th Century Fox Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$6,409,206 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C+
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Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"...a grubby little redemption comedy that in every way feels like a consignment-shop Jack Black vehicle." more...
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B- |
Chicago Tribune, Matt Pais
"...appeals to the part of you that dreams of stage diving, counting groupies and trashing hotel rooms." more...
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B- |
Entertainment Weekly, Owen Gleiberman
"The only brazen thing about the film is how shamelessly it rips off School of Rock..." more...
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C- |
filmcritic.com, Chris Cabin
"Certainly nothing this year will compete with the inexcusable The Love Guru for its sheer inability to create laughs, but The Rocker does its best to at least come close." more...
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D+ |
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