Straight to video?

Rating: Null/10 (18 November 2004)

Saw this movie advertised on TV. I'd never heard of it - did it even get a cinema release in the UK? I suspect not and, if that is the case, it's clear why.
Firstly, who was the target audience? 80's rock fans? I can't think of anybody else who would watch it. And there aren't enough of them to make an impact at the box office, Secondly, it's not a good film. Aniston is wasted on a thankless part and Wahlberg tries his best but ultimately fails. The script is to blame. It's formulaic to the point of parody.
Many of the reviews have suggested that it is an accurate portrayal of the rock and roll life style. How do they know? Because they read Kerrang??? It told me nothing new. No insights.
It's not a bad film - I've seen worse. But it's not good either. As for the "hold on to your dream" clap-trap message? Give me a break! Burt nailed it: "And all the stars that never were are parking cars and pumping gas..."