Some things to look for, Wahlberg isn't one of them

Rating: 4/10 (15 September 2001)

Mark Wahlberg, the star of Rock Star, seems not totally right for this movie. Not just because of the Marky Mark past image, but also because he seems uncomfortable sometimes in the movie. Sure he might have a god singing voice as a hairband lead singer, but that might not totally compensate in my book. It would've helped a little if it looked like he was having a little more, well, fun. Both Wahlberg and the film have something in common- they take themselves too seriously.
Still, the film has it's moments. They're are a good number of in-jokes and puns at the rock industry (It's no Spinal Tap though), some alright rock music, and a good feel for the period. But, the film becomes muddles after what we know the plot is is established. Formula, toppled with formula, with only a tad of compensation.
By the way, though the film might sound original with it's plot, it's actually based (in part of course) on the events that transpired with Judas Priest when they kicked Rob Halford out of the band (you might even spot a gay reference here or there). B-