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 Barnes & Noble High-spirited and boisterous, this paean to heavy metal and its adherents has a sober and dramatic side, which director Stephen Herek (Mr. Hollands Opus) presents with insight and verisimilitude. Top-billed Mark Wahlberg, portraying a penniless tribute-band vocalist who becomes the lead singer of the British rock group he worships, brings to his character the same wide-eyed naiveté he exhibited as the blooming porn star of Boogie Nights. Gifted, ambitious, and sweet, Wahlbergs Chris Cole achieves astonishing success, succumbs to almost irresistible temptations, and nearly self-destructs in the process. Jennifer Aniston lends admirable support in the carefully developed role of Wahlbergs loyal girlfriend, who watches helplessly as the groups enormous success and outlandish lifestyle gradually overwhelm their relationship. British actor Timothy Spall is particularly good as the bands worldly-wise road manager, whose slovenly exterior affords no clue that hes a perceptive realist whos seen it all before. Director Herek captures rock stardoms decadent pleasures -- sex, drugs, ego massage, and even outright worship -- and brings the viewer smack-dab into the middle of this grandiose and ridiculous world. Rock Star occasionally falls back on rags-to-riches clichés, but Hereks outstanding helmsmanship, Wahlbergs carefully calibrated performance, and a dynamic soundtrack make it one of the years most satisfying popcorn movies. Herek and writer John Stockwell supply a full-length commentary for the DVD, which also includes a making-of featurette, outtakes, and music videos. Ed Hulse Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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