Great Movie & Music

Rating: 10/10 (17 April 2020)

I first saw this film a good few years ago and wasn't sure I would like it. On seeing it I fell in love with the film and bought the DVD immediately. Call me sad but I've seen it lots and lots since then.
I acknowledge that the script isn't oscar material and that some scenes are predictable but if you like 80's rock then you will love this film.
It follows a young man called Chris (Wahlberg) who is obsessed with his favourite band Steeldragon and models himself on the lead singer Bobby Beers played by Jason Flemyng. He even sings in a tribute band dedicated to Steeldagon managed by his girlfriend played by Jennifer Aniston. As fate would have it a video of him singing finds its way to the guitarist of Dragon played by Dominic West, Dragon just happen to be looking for a replacement for their lead singer who has issues and they want to replace him.
Cue an interview and Wahlberg hits the big time but is it all he dreamed of?
The film is sprinkled with songs from Ac/Dc, Kiss, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi and Ted Nugent along with songs performed by the fictional Steel Dragon. The band members include Zac Wilde and Jason Bonham and the band's manager is played by the excellent Timothy Spall who puts in another great performance. Wahlberg and Aniston are also great and yes this film does contain some rock stereotypes but who cares.
It's full of great songs decent acting and the songs carry the film passed any gaps in the script. I love it, it's awesome.